Second Automaker Sounds Alarm Over Dwindling Motor Oil Stock

[AzScorpion]

So now we have to start worrying about an oil shortage. Just like the toilet paper scare people are already out there hoarding up cases of oil for something that hasn't even happened yet. Yes, it "could" happen and there are shortages starting with the base stock but hoarding cases of oil is only going to make this worse. It's something to keep an eye on but not a panic now unless the panic buying continues. I swear we're our own worst enemy when it comes to a crisis because most are man made!

I'll be heading to Costco in the morning to pick up 5 cases! lol

https://www.thedrive.com/news/second-automaker-sounds-alarm-over-dwindling-motor-oil-stock

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On Wednesday, we reported on a service bulletin that was allegedly sent to Toyota service departments with instructions on rationing motor oil stocks due to an impending shortage. On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.

A Nissan spokesperson confirmed the authenticity of the bulletin to The Drive, noting that while the bulletin is real, it has not actually been distributed to Nissan’s dealer network.

These days, many engines require a synthetic or at least partially synthetic (blended) motor oil. Given that the current geopolitical kerfuffle largely concerns old-fashioned, dinosaur-derived crude, it may seem odd at first glance that this shortage would impact motor oils. So, what’s the catch? In a word, base stock.

“Base stocks are the key building blocks of lubricants and greases. A base stock is a single lubricant component produced by a single manufacturer,” the company says. “ExxonMobil produces and supplies them, and oil marketers or formulators mix them to make the finished products.”

In other words, if motor oil is a soup, the base stock is the broth. And as it turns out, “synthetic” base stock isn’t always synthesized. Depending on where you buy it, your “synthetic” oil may not actually be all that synthetic. It simply has to meet whatever criteria allow it to qualify where that formulation is being sold. Again, ExxonMobil explains:

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[AzScorpion]

Patrick @My12SecRanger have you heard anything about this in your shop?

 

[Bob902]

I know it’s anecdotal, but I was at Walmart yesterday and their shelves were completely full

 

[AzScorpion]

I know it’s anecdotal, but I was at Walmart yesterday and their shelves were completely full

I would guess it is and most wont run out and clear the shelves like the TP scare in 2020. It is something to consider especially if the Strait of Hormuz continues to stay closed for several more months. I would hope the war will be over and the Strait open again by then.

 

[Fordup]

In other words " We need a way to generate more profits, ice vehicles need oil. Let's create a reason to double the price that doesn't look like gouging." Another good reason to buy an EV . I'm heading to Costco to stock up on toilet paper, oil is not a necessity .

 

[Blue Streak]

In other words " We need a way to generate more profits, ice vehicles need oil. Let's create a reason to double the price that doesn't look like gouging." Another good reason to buy an EV . I'm heading to Costco to stock up on toilet paper, oil is not a necessity .

Did that Friday. LOL

 

[Blue Streak]

Got the oil for our CR V already. Just changed the Ranger so that's good for a year. I'm set.

 

[AzScorpion]

Got the oil for out CR V already. Just changed the Ranger so that's good for a year. I'm set.

I've got just over 4,000 miles on mine now. We're going back up to Goodyear in June so I'll probably have them (Brakes Plus) change my oil and rotate the tires and will also be good for about a year.

 

[IdahoRanger]

If you want to create a shortage just say there is a shortage. The sheeple will be in lock step.

 

[My12SecRanger]

I have not heard anything so far here at this dealership but will keep my ears open

 

[fjwlobo]

If you want to create a shortage, just leak it to the press. All the news agencies will report it


and the race is on

 

[Superspirit]

Well good thing I keep enough on hand to change the oil in all 4 vehicles atleast twice if not 3 times. So with auto delivery from Amazon I'm not going to worry about it. If it gets real bad you could always carry a couple of jugs and a 15mm down to the dealership after hours and drain a mustang. That would get you 10qts.

 

[dozxab]

Yup!

 

[Fordup]

I still have Castrol oil in cardboard cans from the 70s that was 25 cents a can. Back when the first oil shortage started and I stocked up. Works for mowers and chainsaw bars. Wonder if it'll work in the Ranger? Probably not, it's not synthetic so the gas dilution would probably turn it back into crude .

 

[AzScorpion]

I still have Castrol oil in cardboard cans from the 70s that was 25 cents a can. Back when the first oil shortage started and I stocked up. Works for mowers and chainsaw bars. Wonder if it'll work in the Ranger? Probably not, it's not synthetic so the gas dilution would probably turn it back into crude .

When I first read it I thought you said "Castor Oil" .

Then your Ranger would really be squatting!

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