2 cycle oil harder to find

[foresthawk]

Has anyone else noticed 2 cycle oil disappearing from stores that used to sell it? Not big box, but Conveniences stores, pharmacies, and grocery stores, for example, don't carry it now in many cases where they did not long ago. Have noticed this beginning about the last year or two ago and seems to be accelerating. in the places that do carry it at all, prices are really high compared to even a year ago. I know, inflation on that one, but it seems part of it is because fewer and fewer places carry it.

 

[spasm3]

Not as much demand for it, so i'm not surprised grocery and pharmacies don't stock it. Less and less 2 stroke stuff out there as homeowner ope. Readily available from amazon or amsoil.

I use amsoil , i hear good things about Red Armor.

 

[chainblu]

I bought a quart from Autozone a few weeks ago for about $5. Should last a while.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Can you buy a 2-stroke anything besides a chain saw these days?

Most homeowners don't have a chain saw, hence no demand to stock it in convenience places.

 

[gman2304]

Home Depot had plenty of the Echo Power Blend last week.

 

[Rod Knock]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052E1Y4U

I use it, it's good stuff.

You're welcome.

 

[mrsilv04]

Any home improvement store that sells chain saws, weed wackers, and leaf blowers will also sell 2 cycle oil. They go hand in hand. You're overthinking this.

I don't think I've ever went looking for or bought 2 cycle oil in a pharmacy once in my life.

 

[Chris142]

Every dirt bike shop will have a good 2 stroke oil in stock.

 

[Lubener]

It's around but you might not find a specific brand you are seeking.

 

[skyactiv]

Conveniences stores, pharmacies like CVS or Walgreens and grocery stores are overpriced on such items. If I'm willing to overpay for it, I'll go to an Ace Hardware.

BTW, I used Supertech 2-stroke outboard oil in a Lawn-Boy for years without issue.

 

[4WD]

Conveniences stores, pharmacies like CVS or Walgreens and grocery stores are overpriced on such items. If I'm willing to overpay for it, I'll go to an Ace Hardware.

BTW, I used Supertech 2-stroke outboard oil in a Lawn-Boy for years without issue.

I’d add that Walgreens is overpriced on many things - even store brand OTC meds - that says it all …

 

[4WD]

Has anyone else noticed 2 cycle oil disappearing from stores that used to sell it? Not big box, but Conveniences stores, pharmacies, and grocery stores, for example, don't carry it now in many cases where they did not long ago. Have noticed this beginning about the last year or two ago and seems to be accelerating. in the places that do carry it at all, prices are really high compared to even a year ago. I know, inflation on that one, but it seems part of it is because fewer and fewer places carry it.

Gotta wonder about demand … at one time I had everything 2S from boat motors to OPE … but my boats went 4S and OPE is more electric or 4S …

 

[blkwtr]

Can you buy a 2-stroke anything besides a chain saw these days?

Most homeowners don't have a chain saw, hence no demand to stock it in convenience places.

Some lawn equipment with 4 stroke engines require 2 stroke oil be mixed with the fuel.

 

[repairman54]

Can you buy a 2-stroke anything besides a chain saw these days?

OPE, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles still have some 2 stroke motors. Gas stations near water and in snowmobile country always have 2S oil on the shelf.