Greg Ellis Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 As an end user and not a corporation or mechanic shop, I just purchased 2 cases of Phillips 20W50 XC at PSC. I got the oil for $56.40 a case but the shipping was $36.41. I was wondering where you guys buy your oil and if there is a better deal out there somewhere. I tried a search here but did not find anything. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuluZulu Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Sometimes Spruce. When I need oil quick, just don't want to wait for shipping, or want to browse, I use the local pilot shop on the field, which has a surprisingly good inventory of parts and other maintenance items most stores don't seem to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Greg Ellis said: As an end user and not a corporation or mechanic shop, I just purchased 2 cases of Phillips 20W50 XC at PSC. I got the oil for $56.40 a case but the shipping was $36.41. I was wondering where you guys buy your oil and if there is a better deal out there somewhere. I tried a search here but did not find anything. Thanks in advance. This place has the best deal I’ve been able to find. Free shipping at $75, and I just order a few cases at a time. They’re very fast and have great service. https://aviationoiloutlet.com/ 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Ellis Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, toto said: This place has the best deal I’ve been able to find. Free shipping at $75, and I just order a few cases at a time. They’re very fast and have great service. https://aviationoiloutlet.com/ Thanks for that. That would save the shipping which helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Greg Ellis said: Thanks for that. That would save the shipping which helps. Yep, exactly. They don’t have the lowest price per case, but if shipping is zero dollars, they beat everyone else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrach Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 I buy at a nearby airport pilot shop (2W2). I think I paid $62 a case for it back in the spring. I haven’t found a better deal when shipping is considered. I do burn a few gals of LL for the short flight but their fuel is cheap as well so I fill up there as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eduleo Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Shadrach said: I buy at a nearby airport pilot shop (2W2). I think I paid $62 a case for it back in the spring. I haven’t found a better deal when shipping is considered. I do burn a few gals of LL for the short flight but their fuel is cheap as well so I fill up there as well. That's a lot better than what I paid last week at Rider Jet in KHGR ($83!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLudwick Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Oshkosh! Then carry it home. That said, once I run out of that case, I try to just simply call the local shop in advance to tell them I need a case and they'll get an extra one or two next time they buy oil. Generally saves on shipping, and the extra touch point with the local shop never hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tls pilot Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 29 minutes ago, toto said: This place has the best deal I’ve been able to find. Free shipping at $75, and I just order a few cases at a time. They’re very fast and have great service. https://aviationoiloutlet.com/ This is the best place for Phillips products IF in NE PA it is slightly less in person I have friends there, so whenever near I purchase in person The XC and 100 are both great lubricants and the price is the best around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrach Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 14 minutes ago, Eduleo said: That's a lot better than what I paid last week at Rider Jet in KHGR ($83!) Maybe I am misremembering am earlier purchase. I usually buy 2 cases at a time. If you haven’t been to Clearview (2W2) and you’re not deterred by a short(ish) strip, it’s worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 23 minutes ago, Shadrach said: I buy at a nearby airport pilot shop (2W2). I think I paid $62 a case for it back in the spring. I haven’t found a better deal when shipping is considered. I do burn a few gals of LL for the short flight but their fuel is cheap as well so I fill up there as well. Aviation Oil Outlet is $64 and change, and they bring it to my front door 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Often times, you can get a local petroleum jobber to order it for you and you pick it up, saves shipping. Some jobbers will discount of list price. I am often in Peachtree City so I just swing by Spruce and save the shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 I usually bounce between aircraftspruce and amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrach Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, toto said: Aviation Oil Outlet is $64 and change, and they bring it to my front door Free shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, Shadrach said: Free shipping? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 I buy mine from my favorite maintenance shop, they need our support too! Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spistora Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, M20Doc said: I buy mine from my favorite maintenance shop, they need our support too! Clarence My local shop charges me $78/case and $26 for a filter. I don't mind him making a few bucks and it's always in stock a few hundred feet from my hangar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman1200 Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Search near you for a petroleum supply company. There is one not too far from me that stocked aero shell and for a while was considerably cheaper than anything I could order. But recently prices have crept up so that’s it’s only kinda sorta worth it. If the place wasn’t near this funky bar/restaurant area I’d probably be back to ordering but YMMV. Sincerely,eman1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_g Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 I call the local oil distributor and he drops off a few cases somewhere along his route for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I used to do this, but am now at a field without service . . . 3 hours ago, M20Doc said: I buy mine from my favorite maintenance shop, they need our support too! Now it's more like this: 3 hours ago, GeeBee said: I am often in Peachtree City so I just swing by Spruce and save the shipping. I just fly to Falcon Field, load up 2 cases of oil, 2 filters and whatever else I need, and deliver it back to my hangar where it will be used. The flight costs about what shipping would, I get to fly, and I'll often take the crew car and get lunch. That counts for brownie points when I bring my wife along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubcap Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I purchase a case at a time from the maintenance shop that services my airplane. They are on the field at my home airport. They buy it by the pallet so it is always in stock and cheaper than I can buy it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schllc Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I also bounce between Spruce and Amazon. By the gallon seems to be the cheapest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kortopates Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I buy from the local distributor directly. They sell to public and usually have it next day or very shortly after i put in an order. No shipping, discounted pricing but I do have to drive about 30 min to get it. I also buy it in gallons for oil changes - easier and cheaper too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufflerbearing Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Excellent information! Now, where to get tempest filters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylw314 Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/Phillips-Victory-Aviation-Oil-100AW/dp/B00GJXIIQ0/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=phillips+aviation+victory+oil&qid=1631759942&sr=8-1 Phillips 100AW with addiutive (equivalent to Aeroshell 100W+) for $86 shipped The Tempest filters I just get from Aircraft Spruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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