Oil availability going forward

[Drewby83]

Scooped up 2 jugs of maxlife full synthetic 10w30 from wally world today while returning a battery core on rollback for $22 and some change per jug. Prices are climbing for sure and stock was down. QS FS and this valvoline were less than supertech FS which was strange to see.

Have enough oil for several changes on all our vehicles so feel good about that at least.

 

[tiger862]

I am ok for awhile.

 

[Bill_W]

Do you think they are in maintenance mode right now?

 

[1uz_4me]

I axed Redline Oil not so much because of cost or availability but because I am changing oil more often and I'm more comfortable using the Castrol Edge EP 5w30 in all our vehicles. I did go with Castrol as when I was trying to source M1EP it was more expensive and extremely hard to find consistently. I will say I have noticed all oil is starting to go out. Even the Gumout Regane with PEA is over 5.xx and the shelves seem out often.

This is a roll of the dice since their variety is random, but I found 10z Gumout Regane Expert at Ross department/discount store for $3.99. Not a huge savings & no guarantee what you'll find there, but I like to browse quickly if we happen to be in the same mall.

 

[Silver Samurai]

You don't need that anymore. We are going electric.

 

[Silver Samurai]

My Walmarts are all out of Motorcraft filters for my truck and yes the oil shelves are maybe 70% stocked.

Same where I live...Luckily I picked up a few Purolator ONE oil filters at a local Menards this past August since their stock is now low too.

 

[Ursatdx]

Just in case, no pun.

 

[Blueshound]

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Sorry, new here. What is this inventory? Do you run a repair shop?

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

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If I were stil a young guy in my 30's say I say this is a nice starter kit for an under thirty guy that plans on still driving combustion engine cars after 2035.

 

[Johnmpb]

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Interesting. First time meeting someone that changes their oil daily

 

[Bill_W]

If I were stil a young guy in my 30's say I say this is a nice starter kit for an under thirty guy that plans on still driving combustion engine cars after 2035.

Shelf life is 5 years. Maybe he is playing the oil stock market.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Shelf life is 5 years. Maybe he is playing the oil stock market.

LOL don't believe that lie its been in the ground over a million years

 

[Chris142]

You don't need that anymore. We are going electric.

How are we powering these electric plants?

 

[Ursatdx]

Sorry, new here. What is this inventory? Do you run a repair shop?

I own a quick lube. Supply chain issues are real for me.
It seemed, for a while, that things were getting better but with reports
of port closings in Chyna I may have to stack a bit deeper.
Probably looking at a 10 day buffer on the synthetics and the Rotella.
The filters will be used when when availability returns.
Gotta go blow another engine and leave a few drain plugs loose and strip a few oil pans.
God Bless America

 

[tmorris1]

How are we powering these electric plants?

People that don't get sarcasm will be required to turn a crank.

 

[Kjmack]

I own a quick lube. Supply chain issues are real for me.
It seemed, for a while, that things were getting better but with reports
of port closings in Chyna I may have to stack a bit deeper.
Probably looking at a 10 day buffer on the synthetics and the Rotella.
The filters will be used when when availability returns.
Gotta go blow another engine and leave a few drain plugs loose and strip a few oil pans.
God Bless America

Like the sarcasm

 

[duck__dodgers]

anyone remember what 5qt jugs of oil cost in 2007-08, 2010ish? when crude was >$100+.

I wasn't changing my oil back then and if I remember correctly 5 qt conventional oil changes at the dealer cost $29 - $39.

over the past 7 years, a 5 qt. jug of Mobil 1 ranged from $25 - $45. https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B00I4E91GI?context=search

 

[IndyFan]

Our Walmart got a shipment of Mobil 1 this weekend, so they had some availability at least in every grade, even though EP 0w20 was not available.

I went into Autozone and Advance Auto, however, and they had plenty of everything. No shortage there, at all. You just pay more there. But if you had to have your M1 EP 0w20, you could get it.

Napa stores near me are also well stocked.

 

[IndyFan]

I own a quick lube. Supply chain issues are real for me.
It seemed, for a while, that things were getting better but with reports
of port closings in Chyna I may have to stack a bit deeper.
Probably looking at a 10 day buffer on the synthetics and the Rotella.
The filters will be used when when availability returns.
Gotta go blow another engine and leave a few drain plugs loose and strip a few oil pans.
God Bless America

Yep, just in time doesn't work these days like it used to. I hope you stay in good shape with this!

 

[Krieg]

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You are a prepped!