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Offline gladius_veritatis

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Diesel Engine Oil
« on: June 28, 2022, 11:49:19 PM »
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  • May have already been posted, but this issue, IF true, cannot be overstated.

    https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-06-22-red-alert-entire-us-supply-of-diesel-engine-oil-wiped-out.html

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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #1 on: June 29, 2022, 12:02:39 AM »
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  • Adams is generally on the alarmist side of things. Have another source?
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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #2 on: June 29, 2022, 12:08:51 AM »
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  • Adams is generally on the alarmist side of things. Have another source?

    While I absolutely agree, if you listen to his info, it isn't just from him.  It is an undeniably REAL issue, verified by multiple sources.
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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #3 on: June 29, 2022, 01:17:25 AM »
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  • May have already been posted, but this issue, IF true, cannot be overstated.

    https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-06-22-red-alert-entire-us-supply-of-diesel-engine-oil-wiped-out.html

    If this does come to pass, it will be pretty much an SHTF situation.  At best, they'll have to ration diesel fuel severely.  I wouldn't count on supply lines.  Might want to pick up a few extra cans of basic foodstuffs at Aldi every week, and lay in some dry beans and rice.  That's just a start.

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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #4 on: June 29, 2022, 04:44:55 AM »
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  • May have already been posted, but this issue, IF true, cannot be overstated.

    https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-06-22-red-alert-entire-us-supply-of-diesel-engine-oil-wiped-out.html
    IF true, this country is burnt toast.
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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #5 on: June 29, 2022, 08:01:45 AM »
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  • If this does come to pass, it will be pretty much an SHTF situation.  At best, they'll have to ration diesel fuel severely.  I wouldn't count on supply lines.  Might want to pick up a few extra cans of basic foodstuffs at Aldi every week, and lay in some dry beans and rice.  That's just a start.
    We should always be prepared and have at least 3 months of food, water, and medicines on hand.

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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #6 on: June 29, 2022, 09:22:55 AM »
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  • The article is about motor oil for diesel engines, NOT diesel fuel.

    I hadn't realized that now there are different recommendations for motor oil specifications (based on the additives) used in gasoline or diesel engines.  Back when I was on the family farm (1970's - 1980's) and changed motor oil, the only difference we paid attention to was that generally diesel engines needed a heavier viscosity in the summer and a lighter viscosity in the winter, so 10W30 for the cars and pickups, 5W40 for the diesel tractors.  "Old timers" didn't trust the "new and modern" multi viscosity oils and would always change oil weight according to the season.

    I checked the American Petroleum Institute web site.  They are the ones who set the standards for different petroleum products and one will find an API classification on every container of motor oil.  They don't speak of any shortages.

    I checked the NAPA (National Auto Parts Association, a franchise auto parts supplier in the northwest, I don't know how widespread they are) web site.  They don't speak of any shortages and even have some of their diesel engine oil on sale, which they wouldn't do if there was a shortage.

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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #7 on: June 29, 2022, 02:07:58 PM »
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  • The article is about motor oil for diesel engines, NOT diesel fuel.

    I hadn't realized that now there are different recommendations for motor oil specifications (based on the additives) used in gasoline or diesel engines.  Back when I was on the family farm (1970's - 1980's) and changed motor oil, the only difference we paid attention to was that generally diesel engines needed a heavier viscosity in the summer and a lighter viscosity in the winter, so 10W30 for the cars and pickups, 5W40 for the diesel tractors.  "Old timers" didn't trust the "new and modern" multi viscosity oils and would always change oil weight according to the season.

    I checked the American Petroleum Institute web site.  They are the ones who set the standards for different petroleum products and one will find an API classification on every container of motor oil.  They don't speak of any shortages.

    I checked the NAPA (National Auto Parts Association, a franchise auto parts supplier in the northwest, I don't know how widespread they are) web site.  They don't speak of any shortages and even have some of their diesel engine oil on sale, which they wouldn't do if there was a shortage.

    ^^^ This!


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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #8 on: June 29, 2022, 07:19:51 PM »
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  • The article is about motor oil for diesel engines, NOT diesel fuel.

    I hadn't realized that now there are different recommendations for motor oil specifications (based on the additives) used in gasoline or diesel engines.  Back when I was on the family farm (1970's - 1980's) and changed motor oil, the only difference we paid attention to was that generally diesel engines needed a heavier viscosity in the summer and a lighter viscosity in the winter, so 10W30 for the cars and pickups, 5W40 for the diesel tractors.  "Old timers" didn't trust the "new and modern" multi viscosity oils and would always change oil weight according to the season.

    I checked the American Petroleum Institute web site.  They are the ones who set the standards for different petroleum products and one will find an API classification on every container of motor oil.  They don't speak of any shortages.

    I checked the NAPA (National Auto Parts Association, a franchise auto parts supplier in the northwest, I don't know how widespread they are) web site.  They don't speak of any shortages and even have some of their diesel engine oil on sale, which they wouldn't do if there was a shortage.

    Okay, try as my dear father did to teach me about vehicles and how they work, my knowledge and understanding is shamefully on the low side of the average uninformed layman.  That is one reason I bought an idiot-proof car (brand new 2021 Camry) with a factory warranty and a service plan, instead of something that might have posed more of a challenge.  I know how to replenish fluids and that's about it.  I found some redemption in learning to drive a stick shift, and if I had more money just lying around, I'd buy a cheap old beater of a stick just to drive for fun.

    Dumb question, could other kinds of motor oil, not designed for diesel engines, be used (or chemically retro-fitted) in diesel engines as a last resort?  It might not be something you'd ever want to do, but could you do it, if there were no other choice?

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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #9 on: June 30, 2022, 12:44:16 AM »
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  • The article is about motor oil for diesel engines, NOT diesel fuel.

    Nothing about the title of the topic -- i.e., "Diesel Engine Oil" -- or the link to the article indicated otherwise. 

    Thank you for the info about API and NAPA.  I guess we will find out soon enough.
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    Re: Diesel Engine Oil
    « Reply #10 on: June 30, 2022, 04:25:27 AM »
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  • Dumb question, could other kinds of motor oil, not designed for diesel engines, be used (or chemically retro-fitted) in diesel engines as a last resort?  It might not be something you'd ever want to do, but could you do it, if there were no other choice?
    Not exactly sure why, but putting even a very thick straight 40 oil for gas engines in a diesel thins it out to the consistency of water once the engine heats up. Been there, done that, do not recommend it. 
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