The settlement will benefit anyone living in the United States who purchased select DG Auto motor oils for personal use, not for resale, between Sept. 1, 2010, and Dec. 31, 2017. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Dollar General DG Auto Motor Oil Class Action Lawsuit!

According to the class action, the plaintiffs claim the defendants deceptively marketed and sold DG Auto motor oils that were obsolete and could potentially harm vehicles. Dollar General Corp. and other defendants have agreed to pay $28.5 million to settle claims. So if you are eligible, file a claim by August 23, 2021 to receive your potential award!

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Dollar General DG Auto Motor Oil CAL

Claim Form Deadline: August 23, 2021
Who’s Eligible: Anyone living in the United States who purchased any of the following DG Auto motor oils for personal use, not for resale, between Sept. 1, 2010, and Dec. 31, 2017:
- DG SAE 10W-30 (SF specification) for use in vehicles manufactured after 1988
- DG SAE 10W-40 (SF specification) for use in vehicles manufactured after 1988
- DG SAE 30 (SA specification) for use in vehicles manufactured after 1930
Estimated Amount: Up to $2,250
- Partial refund: Those who submit a valid claim form for a partial refund without proof of purchase may claim $1.68 per quart for up to 10 quarts of DG Auto motor oil purchased, for a maximum of $16.80.
- Full refund claims: Class Members who are able to submit proof of purchase may submit a claim for a full refund, and may claim the actual amount they paid for DG Auto motor oil.
- Property damage claims:If the claim is submitted with an affidavit from an ASE-certified mechanic, the Class Member will be eligible for the following cash payments, depending on the vehicle’s mileage:
  - Up to $2,250 if the vehicle was model year 2010 or later and had less than 100,000 miles on it at the time the engine damage occurred
  - Up to $1,250 if the vehicle was model year 2000-2009, had between 100,001 and 200,000 miles on it at the time the engine was damaged, or meets one of the criteria of the above but not both
  - Up to $750 if the claim does not meet the criteria of the first two groups but otherwise qualifies
  Those who submit a property damage claim without an affidavit from an ASE-certified mechanic will be entitled to the following, depending on the mileage of the vehicle:
  - Up to $500 if the vehicle was model year 2010 or later and had less than 100,000 miles on it at the time the engine was damaged
  - Up to $350 if the vehicle was model year 2000-2009, had between 100,001 and 200,000 miles on it at the time the engine was damaged, or meets one of those criteria but not both
  - Up to $250 if the claim does not meet the criteria of the first two groups but otherwise qualifies
Proof of Purchase:
- Refund claims: Receipt, the original UPC code removed from the bottle with time and date stamped photos of the front and back label of each product taken after the UPC code is removed, or other documentation establishing the fact and date of the product purchase during the Class Period in the United States.
- Property damage claims:
  - Proof of ownership of the vehicle at the time the Class Member claim it was damaged
  - Repair receipts, estimates, or work orders
  - Affidavit from the mechanic or other person who diagnosed the vehicle’s damage
  - If the vehicle damage was diagnosed by an ASE-certified mechanic, claimants must submit an affidavit that includes the following information:
    - That they personally repaired or diagnosed the damage to the vehicle via a physical inspection at the time the engine damage occurred
    - A statement that no other obvious cause of the damage was identified
    - A narrative explanation as to how they were able to make the diagnosis and how they are able to assert the damage was caused by the use of the DG Auto motor oil rather than by something else
  - If the vehicle damage was diagnosed by someone other than an ASE-certified mechanic, claims must be submitted with an affidavit that includes the following information:
    - A statement that they did not identify any other obvious cause of damage
    - A list of relevant experience supporting their ability to make the diagnosis
    - A narrative explanation as to how they were able to make the diagnosis and how they are able to assert the damage was caused by the use of the DG Auto motor oil rather than by something else
Case Name & Number: In Re: Dollar General Corp. Motor Oil Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL No. 2709 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division

File a Claim

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How To File a Claim

Head over to the Dollar General DG Auto Motor Oil Claim Form.
Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
Complete the claim form with your info.
Submit your claim form to receive your potential award by August 23, 2021!

Bottom Line

If you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements! Be sure to give our list of No-Proof Class Action lawsuit to see other settlements you may qualify for.