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If you are running a fleet build in some time to find your engine oil , the kerfluffle in the Middle east is impacting the supply chain
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I am seriously considering chartering a tanker of SAE 10W30 for my fleet needs.
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Costco apparently limiting purchases of the great value Kirkland synthetic.

“Please don’t hoard”

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Well I just happened a couple of days ago to buy a "few" jugs of oil for my next couple of oil changes.
Probably has something to do with fond memories of gas lines, and /or only being able to buy gas every other day based on whether your license plate was an even or odd number. Fun times.
You can't easily store gas, but oil is a different matter, and having some on hand seems prudent, all things considered.
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If only we'd have had someone to warn us of this...

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Walmart had some SuperTech full synthetic 5w30 for my kids three P2s, still under $18 for a 5qt jug.

Even lowly Valvoline MaxLife SemiSyn is up to $23 for 5qt jug.
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I buy the high mileage Castro from amazon and it’s still about $30 USD /5 imperial liters

Not as cheap as the box store but that’s what I use
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I believe I just payed apx $32 per jug for Mobil One syn. 10-40, which I have a hard time finding on the shelves anymore.
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abscate wrote: 19 Sep 2026, 22:30 I buy the high mileage Castro from amazon and it’s still about $30 USD /5 imperial liters

Not as cheap as the box store but that’s what I use
You make it almost sound new and not used :P
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Oil isn't so much of an issue, but the fuel prices... 2x Oil fill is ~the same as one fuel fill up. I switched to my Kia for the time being, that shitbox uses half the fuel.
But yeah, always wise to have some stock at home (I also do that), but keep in mind, in theory the shelf life is about 5 years. Not sure if it matters really.
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