Oddball Oil Weights... best place to get them?

[DRTDEVL]

It seems like almost everything I own calls for oddball weights. I don't want to vary from them in the winter, as I need things to start at 30 below.

All the regular stores charge a fortune for these, and most online retailers are elevated, at a minimum.

What's the best/cheapest source for:

0w20 Synthetic (Prius)
5w20 Synthetic (F150)
0w30 Synthetic (XC90)
0w40 Synthetic (Sprinter/Passat)

I have GALLONS of regular grades (10w30, 10w40, etc.) that I buy when I see it on the clearance racks at O'Reilly, and I have quite a bit of 5w40 T6 that I picked up when it as on sale, but the main vehicles I drive all call for these odd weights for which I pay through the nose.

 

[Zg86]

I just buy it on amazon

 

[DRTDEVL]

I just buy it on amazon

I looked. No good deals on any of these.

 

[Filthy McChevy]

I know Walmart has the first 3 in your list

 

[akguy09]

In todays car market, those are not oddball oil weights...as stated above Walmart carries at least 3 of the 4,
0w40 probably has to be ordered

 

[cj7jeep81]

If you aren't in a hurry, wait for napa to have a sale and stock up

 

[CarterKraft]

I just buy it on amazon

that and walmart

I just check it periodacally on Amazon and buy when it gets to the "right" price, paying attention to cost per OZ

 

[DRTDEVL]

I know Walmart has the first 3 in your list

All 4, actually. Its where I get it (when in stock)

In todays car market, those are not oddball oil weights...as stated above Walmart carries at least 3 of the 4,
0w40 probably has to be ordered

0W40 Mobil1 European Car Formula is stocked on the shelf in 5qt jugs. 0w30 is actually the hardest one to come by.

 

[CarterKraft]

I looked. No good deals on any of these.

Whats a good price per OZ?

 

[DRTDEVL]

Whats a good price per OZ?

Who measures oil by the oz?

 

[Sceep]

none of those are oddball weights.

Maybe order from www.fcpeuro.com at a higher cost but win next year(s) when you use their lifetime oil warranty.

 

[DRTDEVL]

Whats a good price per OZ?

Mathematically, anything less than $0.14/oz would be a good price.

 

[DRTDEVL]

none of those are oddball weights.

Maybe order from www.fcpeuro.com at a higher cost but win next year(s) when you use their lifetime oil warranty.

I thought about the FCP Euro route... had I not just bought 10 qt for the Volvo (or had numerous filters already on the shelf), it would already be heading my way.

 

[SomeGuy]

Yeah, these are totally normal...everywhere that sells oils has these. I usually do Canadian Tire up here, but Walmart, Napa, etc. have them too. Pennzoil or Mobil1 for me usually.

 

[DRTDEVL]

Yeah, these are totally normal...everywhere that sells oils has these. I usually do Canadian Tire up here, but Walmart, Napa, etc. have them too. Pennzoil or Mobil1 for me usually.

So normal, that I can't find any off-label in these weights. No Amazon Basics, SuperTech, Napa (other than 5w20), Oreilly/Autozone/etc. house brand, Mystic, Farm-Rated, or Citgo.

 

[DWT]

I get all those from O'Reilly's.

 

[u2slow]

I know Walmart has the first 3 in your list

And Canadian Tire (wait for the sale price though). Usually it's Castrol or Mobil.

 

[Zg86]

Every one of those weights is on amazon for approximately $5/quart. Thats quite reasonable for any weight of synthetic. Its one of the few things clown world hasnt driven the prices up on.

 

[NorCalJalopy]

Napa or Orielys, I use my works accounts to save $.

 

[Fishnbeer]

At least those are common. Wait until you need 0w-12

 

[Chevy_man]

Just buy 0w-30 and run it in everything...

 

[Sceep]

Orielys, I use my works accounts to save $.

This is no shit. ^^

Dad opened an account with the Irish and we get ~50% off just about everything.

 

[SomeGuy]

So normal, that I can't find any off-label in these weights. No Amazon Basics, SuperTech, Napa (other than 5w20), Oreilly/Autozone/etc. house brand, Mystic, Farm-Rated, or Citgo.

Are you stupid or something?

 

[BillyBronco]

A lot of people have switched their F-150 to 5w30 and the intardnet claims it helps with cam phaser life.

 

[SomeGuy]

A lot of people have switched their F-150 to 5w30 and the intardnet claims it helps with cam phaser life.

Most of these engines can happily run a thicker oil, they've basically turned oils into water to increase efficiency at the expense of wear.

 

[Lee]

Last time I needed to hit Summit's $99 free shipping threshold I just added a 6 pack of Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 for the TDI, it was the same price as Amazon, IPD, and O'Reilly's.

 

[east_beast]

0w20 and 5w20 are everywhere

 

[Lawless]

Costco carries a couple of those weights Kirkland branding.

 

[Chevy_man]

A lot of people have switched their F-150 to 5w30 and the intardnet claims it helps with cam phaser life.

I know one that the owner tried 15w-40. His cams were not happy at -40*...

That engine was toast at 100k. Heads were junk as oil couldn't get through the passages, phasers were plugged up with junk and garbage also.

 

[GM Guy]

Find out which oil distributor in your area will sell you a 50 gallon drum without an account.