Oil Back Ordered

[Gale Hawkins]

I paid $3.25 for 87 oct.gas a few months ago.Signs of bidens inflation are rampant..

Today it's $3.44

 

[ultrarunner]

Found a station under $5 today and many said I had missed but 4.97 it is.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Diesel was as low as $4.79 yesterday in West KY.

Gasoline Prices Could Fall to $2.99 Next Week

Crude oil prices declined on August 4 to their lowest prices since before Ukraine was invaded by Russia as the futures market indicated a possible recession

www.thestreet.com

 

[coobie]

Today it's $3.44

Not here still $4.09 per gal.for 87 oct..

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Not here still $4.09 per gal.for 87 oct..

Remember KY is fighting hard for number one on the poverty index

 

[coobie]

Remember KY is fighting hard for number one on the poverty index

 

[5030]

Myself, I dodged the fuel bullet this year as I had 3/4 of a bulk tank of ORD left from last years fill so I've not had to buy any this year (so far). I'd like to see the price come down, would work for me just peachy.

Got a little concerned about the sitting fuel so I added 2 Racor fuel polishing units (one on each tractor) between the fuel tank feed and the engine mounted spin on fuel filter and sediment strainer. The Racor's not only filter better (10 micron pass rate) but the are water separating units. The water drops into the clear bowl on the bottom side and can be easily drained off.

Very compact too. Overall length is under 10" and the diameter is about 5" and the mounting boss is drilled for a 2 screw mount.

 

[5030]

I'm 100% sold on Racor fuel polishing units in line with the fuel system. Not that much to purchase, remove 100% of the water and removes all debris down to 10 microns (I believe most OEM filters are only 80 microns). Not sure however but the Racor provides me a lot of peace of mind far as fuel contamination is concerned.

Easy to install as well. I'm gonna put one on my diesel pickup truck this winter as well. The ones I bought are the 12T models

 

[Oaktree]

Today it's $3.44

I wonder why the huge discrepancy from one state/region to another. My state seems to have the lowest prices in the northeast, but we're still paying ~$1 more than you. Didn't use to be that way, I really doubt fuel taxes account for this. Oil companies jerking us around? I know, perish the thought.

 

[Yander]

I think the same exact way. All lubes and grease lasts a very very long time on a shelf. At the height of covid when all the oil prices where low I when through and calculated all oil and grease needed for the rest of this presidents first term. Prices have at least doubled in the engine oil department. I also bought 5yrs of fuel and that trippled in price since I bought it.

Many companies like rotella and mobile to yearly rebates, even last year so theres no need to pay full retail price.

Same, though I only did this in January/February of this year, and prices were still not terrible for oil. I have enough oil to last through the next two presidents. I bought 10 gallons of Lucas oil conventional from Rural King, the price was very good, don't remember exactly what it was though but having conventional oil is better than no oil at all. I also bought up a bunch of Rotella 15w40 and 5w40 for the mowers and tractors. I could use the Lucas conventional in any of the tractors or mowers and probably will eventually.

Sounds like I need to go buy some grease also.

 

[Torvy]

I wonder why the huge discrepancy from one state/region to another. My state seems to have the lowest prices in the northeast, but we're still paying ~$1 more than you. Didn't use to be that way, I really doubt fuel taxes account for this. Oil companies jerking us around? I know, perish the thought.

This might help. Not sure if it explains it all, but it may.

How Does Your State Compare When It Comes to Gas Taxes at the Pump?

Gas taxes are imposed by the federal and state governments on motor fuel purchases, with most of the money going toward road infrastructure projects.

www.investopedia.com

 

[Williy]

I just happened to be in TSC and checked
the oil and seen the 4 jugs sitting on the shelf
I ordered 4 jugs but they didn't call me so I
was lucky enough to get the 4 jugs.2.5 gal T6.
4.6 qts oil for my tractor so have plenty for a
few years. Only have aproxx 70 gal diesel
but truck is full and that's 36 gal so maybe
have enough to cover the storm!

willy

 

[GeneV]

I just tried to place an order with MSC Industrial supply for Vactra #2 way lube that I've been using for over 40 years. For the first time in those 40 years it's on backorder. They say they have outstanding orders for over 2000 individual gallons. It's available elsewhere but for a premium. Luckily I have enough to last the 4-6 weeks they say it will take to be delivered.

I've bought it from Zoro a couple times, 5 gallon buckets, the most cost-effective source I found. Just now checked, and yes they're out of stock there too.

 

[jyoutz]

I just checked Tractor Supply Big Spring, TX
Looks like I will not be purchasing any of T6
any time soon probably get something else:

Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40 Heavy-Duty Motor Oil, 2.5 gal., 550046215 $64.99

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I paid $23+ a few months ago​

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willy​

$23 was the going price for ONE GALLON of T6 last year. You are saying that it’s now $65 for 2.5 gallons ($26/gallon). Not a huge increase.

 

[jyoutz]

I was under the impression that this was true for all inventory at TSC, not just oil/grease. They have the best prices in town on cat litter, but their house brand is frequently out of stock. Asked an employee once when they were getting more in and his response was something to the effect that we get what they send us, when they send it.

Changed the hydraulic oil in my tractor a couple months ago, TSC only had one 5 gal. pail of it, and didn't know when they'd be getting more. Ended up getting the rest from walmart.com...ordered on a Friday, got it Sunday!

That is true for everything at TSC.

 

[jyoutz]

Today it's $3.44

$3.17 at my local Costco

 

[Williy]

I paid $23.95 for 2.5 gal T6 now its $64.99
fot the 2.5 gal T6. IMHO $40 is a big increase

willy

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Joe does a good analysis on oil and gas worldwide. If gas/diesel can get down and stay just under $3/$4 I think the impact of a world wide recession will be doable in western nations.

 

[5030]

Joe does a good analysis on oil and gas worldwide. If gas/diesel can get down and stay just under $3/$4 I think the impact of a world wide recession will be doable in western nations.

You need to stick to 4 wheel toasters....lol Also obvious to me is... You don't farm.

 

[5030]

I paid $23.95 for 2.5 gal T6 now its $64.99
fot the 2.5 gal T6. IMHO $40 is a big increase

willy

Kind of avoided getting bit by that bullet. I buy my Rotella Lube oil in 55 gallon drums from my jobber (get my grease in quantity as well) and I have about 1/4 of a 55 left yet. Nice thing about the 55's is, I put the used oil in the empty drum and when I have them deliver a full one, they take the old drum and used oil with them and I don't pay for that. I presume they recycle the oil somehow, never asked. All my engines live on 5-40 Rotella T6, cars, trucks, tractors, lawn mowers, anything with an IC engine.