Autozone and Kragen in my area no longer carry Valvoline synthetic PS fluid. Autozone stopped carrying Mobil 1 ATF. I'll be stuck if Pep Boys doesn't have it either. What's going on?

Sorry, Brian, can't think of any Diesel content

Sixto
87 300D

Recently, I've seen a big change in the stocking of some local auto parts stores. I don't know if it's an inventory purge for tax reasons or a phase out to make the store leaner and meaner for profits. The local Pep Boys only had house brand transmission fluid and their oil selection was also significantly reduced.

There are significant internet sources for fluids but a larger order of total parts is required to meet the free shipping offers. Since I order most things on the internet, I find it isn't much of a problem to add to an order and have a quart on hand.

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

Same here. Autozone, Pep Boys, and Advance Auto all stopped carrying the Valvoline syn stuff, also the RedLine gasoline treatment. Ordered it all on-line instead.

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- Jeff

Odd. I was looking for some for my Wanderlodge a few weeks ago at Walmart where I had bought some before and couldn't find it.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

I got some Redline DFC for like $3 at autozone today! I think she just rang it up wrong, though. I didn't say anything.
I've noticed that some of these stores have less, if any, Mobil 1 TDT oil anymore. I was thinking about trying some for my next change, which will be soon.

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Dan
2005 E320 CDI - 246k
1987 300SDL TD05-16g, Herlevi pump, Elbe manifold, 2.47 LSD - 213k
Past: 1987 300D - 264k

I noticed the same thing. It was frustrating. They were clearing out the last few bottles of it for a dollar, I think, or so the Schucks website said. When I went to get some, they did not have any so I went to Carquest and bought Redline brand instead. I used the stuff to lubricate the throttle linkage also.

Valvoline's site doesn't show it and it is on closeout on some other sites. Here is one example.

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Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

I noticed that a while back too....so I just use the normal Valvoline Power Steering stuff, seems to work fine. In fact, my P/S pump was leaking quite a bit on the synthetic, but it has slowed the leak using the normal fluid...

I asked at autozone....they said its not available anymore.

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

I bought all 6quarts from my local autozone today, bought the last of it a couple of weeks ago, and a couple of weeks before that. Seems that they're only buying it a case at a time.

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Yeah, stores seem to rarely have enough for me to do a change..I was going to get some last time but they only had 5 quarts. Got Rotella instead. I'll have to go hit up multiple shops, hopefully they aren't going to stop selling it. Shipping costs for oil are pretty high I considered getting Redline trans fluid once, but the shipping was like $17. I guess that isn't horrible, but it makes going with whatever is available locally a lot cheaper. I have yet to do the trans fluid, btw. It's also frustrationg when stores carry lines like Royal Purple, but not in the weight you want.

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Dan
2005 E320 CDI - 246k
1987 300SDL TD05-16g, Herlevi pump, Elbe manifold, 2.47 LSD - 213k
Past: 1987 300D - 264k

Maybe Valvoline discontinued it?

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I use the Rotella 5w40....autozone has it in the gallon jugs. I buy one at a time to get a reward credit for each one. $40 for an oil change on the rotella....sure beats $65 on Mobil 1! (not including filter cost)

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

That may be true in an OM617, but not true in an OM60x engine. The last time I changed my oil, the 5w40 TDT oil was $22 a gallon. So I go 12,000 miles for $44 + the cost of the filter. I'm guessing you spend $80 or even $120 for the same mileage.

I'm not trying to start a new oil war for 2009. Just pointing out some facts.

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Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

there was a bountiful supply today at the local NAPA. As well as G05. Oh, the cornucopia of properly applied fluids!

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