Motor Oil

[LakeMeadLavey]

So is there now a shortage of motor oil? I have been to Wal Mart, 3 AutoZone's and even checked on Amazon. No luck. Specifically I'm in looking for syn 0w-20. Most other weights were out as well with store shelves bare. The staff says they get a little oil in and its gone same day? WTF?

I have always done my own oil changes and never have had an issue finding oil. Strange.

 

[TPC]

Mobil One all weights $10 off per case COSTCO.

 

[Bigbore500r]

BUILD BACK BETTER = Lower your expectations

 

[evantwheeler]

So is there now a shortage of motor oil? I have been to Wal Mart, 3 AutoZone's and even checked on Amazon. No luck. Specifically I'm in looking for syn 0w-20. Most other weights were out as well with store shelves bare. The staff says they get a little oil in and its gone same day? WTF?

I have always done my own oil changes and never have had an issue finding oil. Strange.

I noticed the same thing over the weekend in Oreilley's. WTF?

 

[sintax]

I heard ol Putin is sending people over here to buy up all of the oil and create a scare, just like he did with the toilet paper in 2020

 

[red ant]

I read on the internet so take it for what it is worth, there is a problem with getting some of the additives for the oil. Been having trouble finding specific oils too. Tractor Supply had their brand in stock, but have no idea how good or bad it is.

 

[mjc]

I have been order mine from oriellys as soon as I use it too be ready for next time.

 

[fast99]

Costco today had 0-20 and several other common weights. Bought 2 boxes of Mobil 1 on sale. They also had lots of DEF. Maybe they have it in other areas.

Spokane

 

[TimeBandit]

https://www.amazon.com/Pennzoil-Platinum-Synthetic-Motor-0W-20/dp/B01M8JJV1H/ref=sr_1_7?crid=QRWNE9TY6673&keywords=0-20%2Bfull%2Bsynthetic%2Bmotor%2Boil&qid=1647397601&sprefix=0-20%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-7&th=1

I usually order filters (Bosch) from Amazon and get oil at Walmart. Amazon has oil, 0w-20 Pennzoil link above.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

So is there now a shortage of motor oil? I have been to Wal Mart, 3 AutoZone's and even checked on Amazon. No luck. Specifically I'm in looking for syn 0w-20. Most other weights were out as well with store shelves bare. The staff says they get a little oil in and its gone same day? WTF?

I have always done my own oil changes and never have had an issue finding oil. Strange.

Are you asking about dead dinosaurs or full synthetic? I wouldnt think full syn would really be hit, since its not petroleum to start with, though there might be some additives that could come from it.

I just got an oil change from a GM dealership and they use that Dexos Full Syn now as default for oil changes, the guy didnt say he was having shortages. I used to fight for Mobil 1 full syn but 90% of the time the techs wouldnt read the paperwork and just give me the dead dinosaurs (back when they had that as an option for older vehicles). It was a real pain getting that switched when I picked up the vehicle.

I do carry a quart or two from a Costco carton of Mobil 1 full syn for topping off if needed, no issues getting it from Costco.


ETA: To clarify I'm talking about full syn based on Group 4 or Group 5 base stocks, and not any "full syn" based on Group 3.

 

[LakeMeadLavey]

Good call on Costco. Just got back picked up a few cases of Mobil 1 and they had the $10 off per case as well. RDP comes through again!

I was also questioning why full synthetic would be a problem? Every damn parts store was out.

 

[LazyLavey]

Another Costco option

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-0w-20-full-synthetic-motor-oil-5-quart%2c-4-pack.product.100687280.html

 

[Bigbore500r]

It's not Rotella.....but if anyone runs Castrol GTX 20-50 (I run it in my boat for a few reasons....) - You can get 5 gallon jugs on amazon for $21.00 with one-day delivery. Just an FYI

 

[TPC]

Right now at Costco:

 

[FROGMAN524]

Peak BLUE DEF at Costco was $9.99. Out of town last weekend and had to get some in a pinch at AutoZone, last 3 boxes, and it was $19.99 a box.

 

[TPC]

You can run Rotella T4 no problem.
Plenty of that around town.

 

[bilz]

So... Is anyone using Kirkland synthetic?

 

[outboard_256]

I just changed my oil on 2 cars last month and got it at autozone. No shortage that I saw so this must be recent.

 

[wzuber]

I just changed my oil on 2 cars last month and got it at autozone. No shortage that I saw so this must be recent.

it's an old thread from early 2022. chit be back to normal now, well, except for the inflated prices and all.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

So... Is anyone using Kirkland synthetic?

I have. The technical reviews I have read and watched appear to be good. Between that and the price, I figured can't go wrong.

 

[rivermobster]

I just changed my oil on 2 cars last month and got it at autozone. No shortage that I saw so this must be recent.

New as of March 2022.

Always check the dates on a thread. Everyone has been burned at least once by not doing that.

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

Biden knew that he had to have low gas prices to get re-elected so his advisers decided just to stop the motor oil from being dispersed to continue his push for electric cars.

 

[outboard_256]

it's an old thread from early 2022. chit be back to normal now, well, except for the inflated prices and all.

New as of March 2022.

Always check the dates on a thread. Everyone has been burned at least once by not doing that.

Did not see the date at all. Thanks.

 

[bilz]

I have. The technical reviews I have read and watched appear to be good. Between that and the price, I figured can't go wrong.

Thanks, I've read a few reviews. I wanted first hand experience with it. I change every 4-5 k, probably can't go wrong with it.

 

[dribble]

So is there now a shortage of motor oil? I have been to Wal Mart, 3 AutoZone's and even checked on Amazon. No luck. Specifically I'm in looking for syn 0w-20. Most other weights were out as well with store shelves bare. The staff says they get a little oil in and its gone same day? WTF?

I have always done my own oil changes and never have had an issue finding oil. Strange.

Costco has 0-20

 

[Cdog]

Pro tip. Always have enough supplies to stay one ahead of your changes.

So order 2 changes worth now.

 

[Ziggy]

I have. The technical reviews I have read and watched appear to be good. Between that and the price, I figured can't go wrong.

Haven't used it yet as the Mobil1 gets put on coupon often & price is comparable, but I have watched a couple videos of tests that prove it to be as good or better than name brand. I believe it is even manufactured by the same producers. I won't hesitate to use it when that time comes.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Haven't used it yet as the Mobil1 gets put on coupon often & price is comparable, but I have watched a couple videos of tests that prove it to be as good or better than name brand. I believe it is even manufactured by the same producers. I won't hesitate to use it when that time comes.

I was going back and forth between the Mobil1 and Kirkland 2 weeks ago when I bought it cause the price was only a couple $ different. Then I realized the mobil1 was that price for 6 quarts and the Kirkland was that price for 10 quarts. I went with the Kirkland, FAR less per quart.

 

[Bigbore500r]

I was going back and forth between the Mobil1 and Kirkland 2 weeks ago when I bought it cause the price was only a couple $ different. Then I realized the mobil1 was that price for 6 quarts and the Kirkland was that price for 10 quarts. I went with the Kirkland, FAR less per quart.

Do what you want with the oil . . . but dont mess with the Kirkland beer!

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Do what you want with the oil . . . but dont mess with the Kirkland beer!

Still havent tried it. Isnt it Miller Light?

 

[Bigbore500r]

Still havent tried it. Isnt it Miller Light?

I dunno, it was a variety pack. Despite the variety, it was consistently GROSS

 

[pronstar]

So... Is anyone using Kirkland synthetic?

Yup, been running their Dexos oil for a while.
$40/10 quarts

 

[pronstar]

Haven't used it yet as the Mobil1 gets put on coupon often & price is comparable, but I have watched a couple videos of tests that prove it to be as good or better than name brand. I believe it is even manufactured by the same producers. I won't hesitate to use it when that time comes.

Yeah there’s zero chance Costco is making their own oil. They’re relabeling it from a real oil company.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Yeah there’s zero chance Costco is making their own oil. They’re relabeling it from a real oil company.

It’s made by Warren Oil.

I’ve been getting the 12 quart boxes of Mobil 1 at Walmart lately. But the Kirkland stuff is cheaper when it’s on sale.

 

[NIKAL]

It’s made by Warren Oil.

Correct! Here is a list of all the company’s that Warren produces oils & lubricants for. Kirkland is on the list. Page 8.

Results Detail

engineoil.api.org

 

[rivermobster]

I dunno, it was a variety pack. Despite the variety, it was consistently GROSS

That's a sig line post right there...

 

[ChrisV]

Home depot got rotella t6. Use that on everything.

 

[bilz]

Ok new question.
How long in advance do you by oil?
Is there a shelf life?
What are you using for a drain pan? I have 4 small pans but nothing to hold 8+ quarts.