Cant find 0W-20 oil!! - Subaru Outback

Sequoia225 · 01-13-2013, 02:11 PM

Ok so my OB is new - but I want some motor oil on hand in case I have to top off a bit or if I am working too much and cant get to the dealer to do my first oil change (may be a possibility as we are booked up 7 days a week for the next month or so at work).

Thing is, I can find a few quarts at my local Pep boys but I cant find anyone that has this oil in a more bulk form.

Costco doesnt carry it around here. I have called 3 Wallmarts (and I NEVER go to Wallmart) and they are all completely out of any form of it.

Any other suggestions as to who might sell a case or gallon or something more than a few high priced quarts of Synthetic 0W-20 - esp in the Southern California area?

Didnt know this would be so hard to find.

Budaru · 01-13-2013, 02:15 PM

you could just order some from Amazon

Amazon.com: 0W-20 synthetic oil

**AWDFTW** · 01-13-2013, 02:20 PM

Odd.

There is plenty of 0w20 at Chicago area WalMarts. Perhaps ask if they could order some for you? I think Quaker State Ultimate Durability would be the least expensive, but still a really good oil.

Sequoia225 · 01-13-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AWDFTW

Odd.

There is plenty of 0w20 at Chicago area WalMarts. Perhaps ask if they could order some for you? I think Quaker State Ultimate Durability would be the least expensive, but still a really good oil.

local small auto parts stores have a few quarts of one brand. I called 4 diff large Wallmarts and none of them even have 1 quart of it.

Perhaps Amazon will be my only choice.

4wheeldog · 01-13-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sequoia225

local small auto parts stores have a few quarts of one brand. I called 4 diff large Wallmarts and none of them even have 1 quart of it.

Perhaps Amazon will be my only choice.

You are putting more faith in Walmart personel than I ever do. 10 out of 10 times, they have no idea what is on the shelf, and couldn't find it if they looked. I believe a field trip is in order......If Wally world doesn't have it, a am betting Napa would.

bradze · 01-13-2013, 02:58 PM

thats weird walmart doesn't have it, just go with amazon for whatever you can't find. they're not an evil organization. dont forget to order some bacon salt while you're shopping.

1 Lucky Texan · 01-13-2013, 03:13 PM

dealer?

jogosub · 01-13-2013, 03:44 PM

I buy 0W20 oil online/internet! Most online stores have shipping for free and no sales tax!

Sequoia225 · 01-13-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jogosub

I buy 0W20 oil online/internet! Most online stores have shipping for free and no sales tax!

I actually went to the Walmart today - just to ask them a question about it being out of stock in EVERY Wallmart within 50 miles of here.
They said it could be ordered and that was about it.

I have only shopped at Walmart once, reluctantly, in my life - to find some medication for my girl while in a small town when the drug stores were all out of it. Turned out Walmart was out too - so thankfully I didnt have to give them my money. I make a point to NEVER shop there, for many reasons. Anyone seen that documentary "Walmart - The high cost of a low price". Ironically - you can buy it from Walmart - lol!
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price: TV Shows : Walmart.com

But I digress.

I only checked there because I found the oil hard to find around me and people here said they get it there. Well, dear God going into that place was just awful. Now I know why there is a site with photos of the people that shop there. Just dealing with the people in there was 20 times worse than going to the busy Costco on its busiest day.
I did ask them about the oil - they said it could be ordered. I was out of there.

So I decided that I will just take the advice here and order it online and I happened to stop in a Pep Boys that was near there and they had a some quarts in the Peak brand.
So I got a couple just in case I need to top off. My oil looks fine for now, as it should, but I just wanted some just in case it happens to look low at any time. I know I can get more there if I need. They had Mobil 1 at 8.99 a quart and the Peak at 6.99 p/q.

Thanks for all the advice as usual!

Glennda5id · 01-14-2013, 10:29 AM

I live in the southbay. I just checked Walmart for 5 Quart jugs of Mobil 1 0w20 and a bunch of stores around here seem to have it. Not all of them though, but 0w20 is not exactly the most commonly used oil...yet

01-13-2013, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sequoia225 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles Car: 2003 Outback Lim 5spdMT 2.5L, 241K..2013 Outback Lim SAP Posts: 316 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cant find 0W-20 oil!! Ok so my OB is new - but I want some motor oil on hand in case I have to top off a bit or if I am working too much and cant get to the dealer to do my first oil change (may be a possibility as we are booked up 7 days a week for the next month or so at work). Thing is, I can find a few quarts at my local Pep boys but I cant find anyone that has this oil in a more bulk form. Costco doesnt carry it around here. I have called 3 Wallmarts (and I NEVER go to Wallmart) and they are all completely out of any form of it. Any other suggestions as to who might sell a case or gallon or something more than a few high priced quarts of Synthetic 0W-20 - esp in the Southern California area? Didnt know this would be so hard to find.

01-13-2013, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Budaru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Altos, CA Car: 2013 Outback 3.6R Ltd- Nav, Eyesight, HK, Graphite Gray Metallic Posts: 246 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you could just order some from Amazon Amazon.com: 0W-20 synthetic oil Amazon.com: 0W-20 synthetic oil __________________ Budaru Added: Curt hitch, puddle lights, WeatherTech mats, Hella SuperTone & Fiamm horns, ProClip iPhone holder, Curt power harness, interior LEDs, shock sensor, Philips HIR1 9011 high beams, WebElectric DRLs, 19mm RSB, Illumination Kit (modified install due to Eyesight), 50% tint front windows, hot-wired 2 accessory outlets, Nokya Hyper-yellow fog lamps & turn signals, Philips 8 LED DRLs, gate lift handle, rear fog light, Konig wheels, 3M clear bra, ABS lower grill

01-13-2013, 02:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,022 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Odd. There is plenty of 0w20 at Chicago area WalMarts. Perhaps ask if they could order some for you? I think Quaker State Ultimate Durability would be the least expensive, but still a really good oil. __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 125,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

01-13-2013, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
bradze Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: yelm, wa Car: '11 outback 2.5i premium '12 impreza sport limited Posts: 1,972 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	thats weird walmart doesn't have it, just go with amazon for whatever you can't find. they're not an evil organization. dont forget to order some bacon salt while you're shopping. __________________ who cares about resale value? this is an outback, not getting something else til at least 200k miles! tired of a sore elbow from the hard plastic armrest? get a cover here http://www.redlinegoods.com/cgi-bin/...r&id=1&aid=774

01-13-2013, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
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01-13-2013, 03:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
jogosub Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolling Hills/PV-CA displaced in NW Florida. Car: 13 Outback 2.5i Limited/DDF-PZEV, Crystal Black Silica with Option Pkg 23 Posts: 1,634 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I buy 0W20 oil online/internet! Most online stores have shipping for free and no sales tax!

01-14-2013, 10:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Glennda5id Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Redondo Beach CA Car: 01 Outback LL Bean Posts: 887 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I live in the southbay. I just checked Walmart for 5 Quart jugs of Mobil 1 0w20 and a bunch of stores around here seem to have it. Not all of them though, but 0w20 is not exactly the most commonly used oil...yet

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