Added 20 quarts of Mobil 1 Extended Performance to the stash. At 18$ a jug how could you not. And still have about 25 quarts of the vanilla Mobil 1 on hand. It's about 18 months worth or so.
How big is your stash, hoarders?
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Well, I've officially contributed to the shortage. Asked a few friends and neighbors some questions to see where they were at on the motor oil shortage, and based on their responses I stocked up a bit more. Now I can take care of some folks without shorting my own needs.
This was exactly what I chose, a good approximation of a universal motor oil. If not needed by others, I can use it in 3 out of 4 of our vehicles.
This was exactly what I chose, a good approximation of a universal motor oil. If not needed by others, I can use it in 3 out of 4 of our vehicles.
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What do you consider to be normal? Prices haven't risen as of now and many oils are on sale or closeout.
I do wonder if this might be similar to the toilet paper situation of 2020 where prices didn't go up but supplies were very limited and disappeared fast.
70 quarts of oil on hand and 10 filters, good for 1.5 years.
I’ve thought about this as well. HPL had a price increase and I think Amsoil did as well. However, based on my conversations with Mary Jane at HPL their price increase may not necessarily be related to Iran as she mentioned they had not raised prices in several years when I asked several months ago. I know we have a member here (can’t remember his handle) in the business and he has mentioned the price increases they’ve seen and they were significant.
Maybe smaller companies are affected sooner than the big boys? Or maybe your thought is right?
Yes definitely think the smaller blenders will be affected first (and have been it seems—hopefully the surcharge with AMSOIL doesn't become permanent). They don't have access to base oils except through others. Only time will tell, but ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Shell control their own base oil supply, and XOM and Shell also co-own Infineum so I'd imagine they're the most insulated, but we'll see.
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The last few times I’ve been to the local Walmart they have had ultra platinum 5w30 on the shelf for 26.97. I have 3 already plus 3 Valvoline Restore and Protect to go through for my truck and it’s all I can do not to grab one. I only drive my truck about 6k miles a year so I change in time rather than mileage most of the time. I have my wife 5 oil changes waiting for vehicle. Still hard for me to to pick up another jug lol
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31x1qt of Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40
10qt of Mobil 1 ESP 0W30
5qt of Mobil 1 ESP 0W20 X2
Quart of Motul 300V 5W40
10qt of Mobil 1 ESP 0W30
5qt of Mobil 1 ESP 0W20 X2
Quart of Motul 300V 5W40
That was literally me my stash 5 years ago and I still have years to go. 3 cars. Not driving as much since the war.
wish i could find delvac 1 gear oil close to me. only real option is amazon. or 2 hour drive.
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quarts anonymous??We have friends stashing tubs of stuff who are moving out of town this weekend. Once they’re gone I might have to line up my stash of oil and post a pic.
I think being an older car lover, even though I got an awesome deal on it, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 is my biggest regret. From all I've read it's a thin 5dubya developed for modern engines. I've learned a ton on here just from reading and I'll use it up but a deal is only a deal and worth stocking up on if it's the right fit for your applications.
Motul out. Pennzoil in I see. Did you buy a bunch of the oil and filter combos at Advance/Autozone?
I think it’s a good oil. I wouldn’t kick yourself. It’ll do fine. It won’t clean but should run clean.
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