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henry's 31 · 07-13-2018, 03:53 PM

Hi Ford Barn Members:

Does anyone out there knows why is it getting extremely hard to find 30W oil anywhere? I live near Columbus, GA, and cant find it at auto parts stores, Walmart or Tractor Supply.

WHN · 07-13-2018, 04:01 PM

Amazon has it. Let your fingers do the walking!

30w non detergent oil. Enjoy.

J Franklin · 07-13-2018, 04:02 PM

The theory is that multi viscosity oil is a superior product and single weight oil is unnecessary. I use 15-40 in my A.

Chris Haynes · 07-13-2018, 04:24 PM

I have a worn out modern car with 200,000 miles on it. 40 or 50 weight with a bottle of STP keeps the oil in around town but on the road I still need to add a quart every 400 miles. These days finding 40 or 50 at an auto parts store is almost impossible.

denniskliesen · 07-13-2018, 04:28 PM

I was at my local O'Reilly recently and the manager said the state of CA will not let them sell nondetergent oil. They can't order it special for anybody. Not that I would ever use it, just saying.

40 Deluxe · 07-13-2018, 04:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WHN

Amazon has it. Let your fingers do the walking!

30w non detergent oil. Enjoy.

No! No! Use detergent oil! Why feed your engine junk?

40 Deluxe · 07-13-2018, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denniskliesen

I was at my local O'Reilly recently and the manager said the state of CA will not let them sell nondetergent oil. They can't order it special for anybody. Not that I would ever use it, just saying.

Is that for real?! Did he give a reason?

J Franklin · 07-13-2018, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Is that for real?! Did he give a reason?

Reason = State of California! any more questions?

springerpete · 07-13-2018, 05:07 PM

Try some independent motor supply stores. I use 30 wt ND in my T and A and in the overdrive of my '58 Austin Healey. I have three stores here where I live in Maine where I can get it but all are independents, not big box or chain stores.

J Franklin · 07-13-2018, 05:13 PM

Non detergent oil is about the worst thing to run in any engine. Use it in your compressor. Do the engine a favor and take advantage of good lubricants.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 07-13-2018, 05:29 PM

The op never said non detergent!!!!
Of course he didn’t say detergent either.
Home Depot has detergent 30 W

jb-ob · 07-13-2018, 05:34 PM

I recently found Pennzoil 30 on the shelf at Blain's Fleet & Farm.

I assumed it was available there because of the 'Farm' nature of the place.

I prefer straight 30 weight because it's the same starting and finishing. Plus it's 'A' 'seasoned' engine.

Multi-weights are superior IF you are using a thermostat in your Model A.

$.02, JB

redmodelt · 07-13-2018, 06:16 PM

I got 30W off the shelf at my Fred Meyers (Krogers in some parts of the country). Look at Walmart. I have found while the brand selection may not be as good, you can sometimes find oil for less $ at places like what I suggested, rather then part stores.

John Stone · 07-13-2018, 06:27 PM

I used to look for 40W but have given up and use 20W50.

WHN · 07-13-2018, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

No! No! Use detergent oil! Why feed your engine junk?

I use 20w-50 Walmart oil. Just answering his question.

garyjohn · 07-13-2018, 07:45 PM

NAPA, Its is called compressor oil and yes they sell it in CA

SeaSlugs · 07-13-2018, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Franklin

Reason = State of California! any more questions?

Probably causes cancer and birth defects.

Jeff/Illinois · 07-13-2018, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

Probably causes cancer and birth defects.

Only if it is smoked, it's safe to drink the stuff, right?

Mike V. Florida · 07-13-2018, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denniskliesen

I was at my local O'Reilly recently and the manager said the state of CA will not let them sell nondetergent oil. They can't order it special for anybody. Not that I would ever use it, just saying.

Here is an explanation,

http://www.synthetic-motor-oil-chang...p#.W0l2mNiovT8

Ray64 · 07-14-2018, 07:26 AM

Try Dollar General.Family Dollar and Dollar tree See it there all the time

07-13-2018, 03:53 PM	#1
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Why is it hard to find 30w oil Hi Ford Barn Members: Does anyone out there knows why is it getting extremely hard to find 30W oil anywhere? I live near Columbus, GA, and cant find it at auto parts stores, Walmart or Tractor Supply. __________________ Henry' s 31

07-13-2018, 04:01 PM	#2
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,823	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil Amazon has it. Let your fingers do the walking! 30w non detergent oil. Enjoy.

07-13-2018, 04:02 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil The theory is that multi viscosity oil is a superior product and single weight oil is unnecessary. I use 15-40 in my A.

07-13-2018, 04:24 PM	#4
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil I have a worn out modern car with 200,000 miles on it. 40 or 50 weight with a bottle of STP keeps the oil in around town but on the road I still need to add a quart every 400 miles. These days finding 40 or 50 at an auto parts store is almost impossible. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

07-13-2018, 04:28 PM	#5
denniskliesen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 877	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil I was at my local O'Reilly recently and the manager said the state of CA will not let them sell nondetergent oil. They can't order it special for anybody. Not that I would ever use it, just saying.

07-13-2018, 05:07 PM	#9
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 644	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil Try some independent motor supply stores. I use 30 wt ND in my T and A and in the overdrive of my '58 Austin Healey. I have three stores here where I live in Maine where I can get it but all are independents, not big box or chain stores.

07-13-2018, 05:13 PM	#10
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil Non detergent oil is about the worst thing to run in any engine. Use it in your compressor. Do the engine a favor and take advantage of good lubricants.

07-13-2018, 05:29 PM	#11
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil The op never said non detergent!!!! Of course he didn’t say detergent either. Home Depot has detergent 30 W

07-13-2018, 05:34 PM	#12
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 640	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil I recently found Pennzoil 30 on the shelf at Blain's Fleet & Farm. I assumed it was available there because of the 'Farm' nature of the place. I prefer straight 30 weight because it's the same starting and finishing. Plus it's 'A' 'seasoned' engine. Multi-weights are superior IF you are using a thermostat in your Model A. $.02, JB

07-13-2018, 06:16 PM	#13
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil I got 30W off the shelf at my Fred Meyers (Krogers in some parts of the country). Look at Walmart. I have found while the brand selection may not be as good, you can sometimes find oil for less $ at places like what I suggested, rather then part stores. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

07-13-2018, 06:27 PM	#14
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil I used to look for 40W but have given up and use 20W50.

07-13-2018, 07:45 PM	#16
garyjohn Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Big Pine,CA Posts: 161	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil NAPA, Its is called compressor oil and yes they sell it in CA

07-14-2018, 07:26 AM	#20
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Re: Why is it hard to find 30w oil Try Dollar General.Family Dollar and Dollar tree See it there all the time