Pennzoil Ultra Premium 5w-30
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Pennzoil Ultra Premium 5w-30
I stocked up on some Pennzoil Ultra Premium 5w-30 since they are claiming a synthetic oil change shortage is on the horizon, plus increased pricing. I should be good for 1-2 years, especially the low mileage I drive on the C6.
https://autos.yahoo.com/policy-and-e...150007361.html
There are also Toyota and GM TSB's being issued about motor oil shortages. GM told that they may have to push back oil changes if supply drops. So if a customer wants an oil change, they may have to come back in 1-2 months since supply is low.
So it might be a good time to go to WalMart or wherever you get your oil and get some 5 quart jugs.
https://autos.yahoo.com/policy-and-e...150007361.html
There are also Toyota and GM TSB's being issued about motor oil shortages. GM told that they may have to push back oil changes if supply drops. So if a customer wants an oil change, they may have to come back in 1-2 months since supply is low.
So it might be a good time to go to WalMart or wherever you get your oil and get some 5 quart jugs.
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- ILMA noted that recent attacks and supply disruptions have sidelined roughly 44% of U.S. Group III supply
- Group III base oil prices have climbed to "more than $10/gallon" — historically high levels — and that global supply levels are expected to "deteriorate rapidly through 2026," with the market remaining undersupplied through 2027.
OW weight oils will go out of stock first, since they were low to begin with. Then the remaining 5W weight oil will follow. US Oil asked South Korea to help produce more synthetic oils but SK said they are already maxed out with helping to create jet and diesel fuel.
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The lubricant industry relies heavily on imports from the Middle East and Asia-Pacific for Group III base oils, a key ingredient in many of those modern synthetic motor oils.
OW weight oils will go out of stock first, since they were low to begin with. Then the remaining 5W weight oil will follow. US Oil asked South Korea to help produce more synthetic oils but SK said they are already maxed out with helping to create jet and diesel fuel.
- ILMA noted that recent attacks and supply disruptions have sidelined roughly 44% of U.S. Group III supply
- Group III base oil prices have climbed to "more than $10/gallon" — historically high levels — and that global supply levels are expected to "deteriorate rapidly through 2026," with the market remaining undersupplied through 2027.
OW weight oils will go out of stock first, since they were low to begin with. Then the remaining 5W weight oil will follow. US Oil asked South Korea to help produce more synthetic oils but SK said they are already maxed out with helping to create jet and diesel fuel.
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Similarly, a bunch of douch-tubers have also recently tried to get people to panic by 9mm, saying there was a coming "shortage". Plenty of 9mm everywhere.
Same is true for oil. Ignore the BS; they are just farming for views.
Same is true for oil. Ignore the BS; they are just farming for views.
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I just stocked up on Mobil 1 for my Corvette & Tahoe, should be good for the next year. Amazon & Walmart were the exact same price
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For general information:
SOPUS (Shell Oil Products US) OWNS Pennzoil.
What iths means is that if you buy a Pennzoil product, you are getting SHELL Oil technology. That's the best in the business, bar none.
SOPUS also owns Quaker-State, and they use their proprietary technology in the Q-State branded products, too.
Because of this, I would stack up Pennz or Q-State against ANYTHING Mobil can muster. Anything.
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is Shell's flagship brand of PCMO in the USA. (Europe has Helix Ultra line.)
Shell has TEN different Helix Ultra 5W-30 oils to chose from, btw. Each, is different.
Just an opinion, from a tribologist, whom knows a bit about Shell Oil...
SOPUS (Shell Oil Products US) OWNS Pennzoil.
What iths means is that if you buy a Pennzoil product, you are getting SHELL Oil technology. That's the best in the business, bar none.
SOPUS also owns Quaker-State, and they use their proprietary technology in the Q-State branded products, too.
Because of this, I would stack up Pennz or Q-State against ANYTHING Mobil can muster. Anything.
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is Shell's flagship brand of PCMO in the USA. (Europe has Helix Ultra line.)
Shell has TEN different Helix Ultra 5W-30 oils to chose from, btw. Each, is different.
Just an opinion, from a tribologist, whom knows a bit about Shell Oil...
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As with everything, hysteria leads to panic buying which leads to increased demand and higher prices. We are always being manipulated.
Social media amplifies it, and every platform is incentivized to inflate things more for clicks and this money. That's how you get idiots like Scotty Kilmer that do nothing but click bait older generations who are unfortunately very receptive to this sort of stuff.
Social media amplifies it, and every platform is incentivized to inflate things more for clicks and this money. That's how you get idiots like Scotty Kilmer that do nothing but click bait older generations who are unfortunately very receptive to this sort of stuff.
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Whether or not it's being hyped up or not, the issue is legit.
Toyota, Nissan, GM and other major car manufacturers already confirmed the engine oil shortage is legit. Mobil and Shell informed Costco and Walmart earlier this month that they have no packaged product left to send them. “Expect bare shelves in the motor oil section in a few weeks” The internal AutoZone memo (whether confirmed or not) clearly says the same thing Toyota, Nissan, Mobil, Shell, etc are saying.
ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association) confirmed the engine oil shortage and released its own statement and noted that supply disruptions have sidelined roughly 44% of U.S. Group III supply, which is how synthetic oils are made.
Time will tell but there are numerous legit companies all saying the same thing.
Toyota, Nissan, GM and other major car manufacturers already confirmed the engine oil shortage is legit. Mobil and Shell informed Costco and Walmart earlier this month that they have no packaged product left to send them. “Expect bare shelves in the motor oil section in a few weeks” The internal AutoZone memo (whether confirmed or not) clearly says the same thing Toyota, Nissan, Mobil, Shell, etc are saying.
ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association) confirmed the engine oil shortage and released its own statement and noted that supply disruptions have sidelined roughly 44% of U.S. Group III supply, which is how synthetic oils are made.
Time will tell but there are numerous legit companies all saying the same thing.