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Old 03-18-2011, 03:54 PM
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WalMart used to have 5 quart containers for ~$24, but I can't find a Wal Mart that carries it. It appears as though they quit stocking it.

Any of you guys had any luck finding any at that price?
Old 03-18-2011, 03:54 PM
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last I I checked, it was at wally here for that price
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my local walmart runs out of the big jugs and it takes months for them to restock.
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BJ's got out of all automotive supplies.
Old 03-18-2011, 06:54 PM
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Bought 6 jugs. four 5-w30 and two 15-w50 at that price.
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I picked up a couple of them at wally-world a couple of weeks ago.
Hopefully they're just out of stock.
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Originally Posted by sperkins
I picked up a couple of them at wally-world a couple of weeks ago.
Hopefully they're just out of stock.
There were no shelf tags for the 15-50 5 quart jugs anywhere, they'd all been removed.
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Its hit and miss - my Wallmart hasn't had it for 6 months
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**** hope mine has em next time i got
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does not Big Pine Key Adult Theme Park have more then one Wally world?
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I don't see it often at all anymore.

Used to ALWAYs be in stock.
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does not Big Pine Key Adult Theme Park have more then one Wally world?
Yep, and neither one of them (Statesville nor Moorseville) have it.
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Wally world's Supertech brand oil is basically private label M1.
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Originally Posted by Falcon
WalMart used to have 5 quart containers for ~$24, but I can't find a Wal Mart that carries it. It appears as though they quit stocking it.

Any of you guys had any luck finding any at that price?
I couldn't find any at the closest wallyworld. I may have to venture further out in Maconga.
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Why don't you call Mobil at 1-800-ASK-MOBIL and ask them

wht is going on out there??

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Looks like it may be gone or going to 0-50. I found it F/S on M1 website but some say it is not made any more.
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may be dead because I see this Edit I found it F/S in 55 gallon drums on Mobil 1 site $3065.00 found quarts for 11.50 ea

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...ing_0W-50.aspx

Mobil 1 Racing oils
High performance motorsport formulas
Product Description

Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 and 0W-50 were developed specifically for racing engines and are not recommended for street use. These high performance, fully synthetic formulas are specially balanced for friction reduction and optimum horsepower with outstanding wear protection.

Features and Potentail Benefits

Mobil 1 Racing oils are proprietary formulations of low viscosity synthetic base oils fortified with a precisely balanced component-blended additive system featuring high levels of anti-wear and friction reducing additives. This advanced protection is engineered to help deliver optimum horsepower with outstanding wear protection. Features and potential benefits include:

* Boosted levels of anti-wear protection -- well beyond those of ordinary automotive oils -- to help protect engines even during grueling racing applications.
* Helps to maximize power output by reducing internal friction.
* Outstanding shear stability and a robust additive package to help reduce oil breakdown and help to extend engine life, even under some of the most extreme conditions.
* Compared to conventional racing oils and higher-viscosity synthetic motor oils, it provides faster flow to critical engine parts at low temperatures
* Helps to deliver exceptional high-temperature protection, even at temperatures in excess of 400 degrees F (204 C)

Mobil 1 Racing 0W-50 provides exceptional high-temperature protection in high RPM engine operation, even at temperatures up to 500°F (260°C).



Applications

Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 and 0W-50 are recommended for a wide range of race engine applications. Note: Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 and 0W-50 are not recommended for street use.

* Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 and 0W-50 are recommended for a wide range of race engine applications including highly loaded flat tappet designs such as NASCAR Cup engines.
* Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 and 0W-50 are designed for use by professional, amateur and weekend racers.
* Mobil 1 Racing oils are not recommended for 2-Cycle or aviation engines, unless specifically approved by the manufacturer.


Typical Properties

Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 0W-50
SAE Grade 0W-30 0W-50
Viscosity (ASTM D 445)
cST @ 40 ºC 63.5 100
cST @ 100 ºC 11.5 17.2
Viscosity Index 178 189
Sulfated Ash, wt% (ASTM D874) 1.3 1.3
HTHS Viscosity, mPa s at 150 ºC (ASTM D4683) 3.3 4.1
Pour Point, ºC (ASTM D97) -54 -54
Flash Point, ºC (ASTM D92) 217 221
Density at 15.6 ºC g/ml (ASTM D4052) 0.85 0.85



http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...Qs.aspx#FAQs11 top of page


I've been using Mobil 1 15W-50 in my race car. How are these new oils better/different?
Mobil 1 15W-50 is a higher viscosity oil that delivers a thick oil film for protection of high performance engines. While Mobil 1 15W-50 can be used and is recommended for both street and track use, the new Mobil 1 Racing oils are not recommended for general street use where vehicles use catalytic exhaust converters. Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 and Mobil 1 Racing 0W-50 are lower viscosity oils designed to protect the engine under high output conditions in high operating temperatures. Additionally, Mobil 1 Racing Oils offer boosted levels of anti-wear protection (nominal zinc level of 1850 ppm) for extra engine protection in highly loaded flat tappet engine designs like those used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series.

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couldn't find it tonight at my usual location either

I talked to an M1 rep at PRI, and they said the 0w-30 and 0w-50 new racing oils are what I should use
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I just picked up some at my local Wal Mart. It is hit and miss for most things at that store
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Originally Posted by drivinhard
couldn't find it tonight at my usual location either

I talked to an M1 rep at PRI, and they said the 0w-30 and 0w-50 new racing oils are what I should use
0w-50 racing M1 is what the C6R GT2s are using


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