Sythetic Oil Shortage Predicted

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Toy3zve

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A little PSA:

Just read an article about an upcoming severe shortage of synthetic oil predicted to occur between now until 2027 ( https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily5-motor-oil-shortage-crisis-0527/ ).

I just checked on the 5-quart Valvoline Restore & Protect 10w-30 on Amazon and the price has risen $10 from a week ago. I checked Walmart and they've raised it a buck, so i bought 4 jugs.

Might be a good idea to start checking around and stock up on your favorite synthetic to get you thru the next year of oil changes...

 

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No problem for me.....I'll just use my wife's cooking oil....or maybe mix a bit of WD40 with water 50/50%....
So now I have to stock up with oil along with toilet paper ???
 

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No problem for me.....I'll just use my wife's cooking oil....or maybe mix a bit of WD40 with water 50/50%....
So now I have to stock up with oil along with toilet paper ???
I read about this a few weeks ago. I figure Ford isn't going to run out of oil, so I'll get it changed there.
The thing to watch for is a warranty claim. They want to see receipts showing that the correct oil was used.Soooo....
 

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I use Costco Synthetic and during our monthly run there I always get a few cases of their oil...2 five quart jugs to a case...one for the Ford (5w30) and one for wife's Subi (5w20)....right now have 4 cases of each on hand.....
Anyone want to buy some before the "shortage" kicks in ???? Make you a good deal !!!!:pepper:
 

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WOW... This sounds just like the gas shortage. I remember the 70's gas shortage. Long lines, rationing, closed stations.
I have yet to see a SHORTAGE, of anything. Just price gouging for oil and gas they bought and had in storage tanks weeks before any conflict.
When they can not fill the tanks at the stations, then, maybe there is some shortage. Not yet though.
Mike
 

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synthetic oil is just highly refined oil. So shortage of oil too? Or is it refining capacity?
 

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synthetic oil is just highly refined oil. So shortage of oil too? Or is it refining capacity?

It is the result of a reduced supply of oil. Oil refineries have less oil, so they are are focusing on higher-margin products. Like always, it's all about money.
 
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