New Oil for ZR1
04-19-2018, 06:18 AM
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New Oil for ZR1
Havig trouble getting my breakin oil change done due to a shortage of the new type of oil for the car. Any thoughts on how I can get my hands on some? It takes a 0w 40 weight.
Rick Hendricks locally is saying other dealers overstocked the oil and the manufacturer is back ordered ATM. Those dealers who have some are not letting it go. Any thoughts or help would be great. If you know someone who has stock and willing to sell it PM me.
Rick Hendricks locally is saying other dealers overstocked the oil and the manufacturer is back ordered ATM. Those dealers who have some are not letting it go. Any thoughts or help would be great. If you know someone who has stock and willing to sell it PM me.
04-19-2018, 06:48 AM
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I saw lots of cases at my dealership, they are changing my oil when they do the suspension update tomorrow, told them my oil was fine, and he told me they are changing it, ok whatever
04-19-2018, 08:55 AM
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04-19-2018, 10:00 AM
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It took us 2 months to receive the oil, but we ordered 2 months ago and have plenty on hand now. The moment GM announced the new Mobil One ESP 0w40 was coming, we ordered 50 cases and we've received 30 cases so far.
I am surprised a dealer like Hendrick and other large volume Corvette dealers were not more on the ball with getting orders in early.
It is also now available in 1 quart sizes (part #19370233), which will replace the 1 liter bottles as soon as stock has been depleted. The part number for a 55 gallon drum is 10370234 and should also be available soon.
RICH
I am surprised a dealer like Hendrick and other large volume Corvette dealers were not more on the ball with getting orders in early.
It is also now available in 1 quart sizes (part #19370233), which will replace the 1 liter bottles as soon as stock has been depleted. The part number for a 55 gallon drum is 10370234 and should also be available soon.
RICH
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04-19-2018, 12:00 PM
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So I've been using 0-40 for some time now but I see that the price for 5 quarts has gone from $25-$30 to $40+. What's with this? Did they change the formulation or is this just gouging?
04-19-2018, 02:07 PM
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The 5-30 should be fine for normal use till the new comes in.
04-19-2018, 02:59 PM
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The ESP 0w-40 has reduced zinc levels to protect "emission systems" as one would expect. I'm sure there are other differences too other than a higher price.
04-19-2018, 03:22 PM
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