OIL PURCHASE Where to buy

[Danb]

We’ve discussed high fuel costs which includes high costs of oil. I’m checking various places the prices are all over the place. Aeroshell 15w50 prices from $102 to $140 for 12 quarts. Shipping varies from $22 to $56.  Where do you all get your and how much. I’ve got two quarts left haven’t purchased for over a year. Opinions on filters Tempest vs. Champion costs from $35 to $40+

[LANCECASPER]

27 minutes ago, Danb said:

We’ve discussed high fuel costs which includes high costs of oil. I’m checking various places the prices are all over the place. Aeroshell 15w50 prices from $102 to $140 for 12 quarts. Shipping varies from $22 to $56.  Where do you all get your and how much. I’ve got two quarts left haven’t purchased for over a year. Opinions on filters Tempest vs. Champion costs from $35 to $40+

Probably https://aviationoiloutlet.com/aeroshell-oil-w-15w-50/ since they have free shipping over $75 and no sales tax.

Tempest all the way

[EricJ]

I've been buying a couple cases at a time at either aircraftspruce or amazon.   Prices seem to go back and forth.

 

[Danb]

Airplane oil.com came in less than Avaition oil this time, which led me to the question even with shipping costs figured in 

[kortopates]

Call a local oil distributor/wholesaler. Mine gets me aviation oil by the case and gallons within a couple days. Best pricing and no shipping, but i have to go get it.

Since we burn leaded gas, synthetic oil should be avoided. That’ll change when we’re all burning GU100, but not now.

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[LANCECASPER]

21 minutes ago, Danb said:

Airplane oil.com came in less than Avaition oil this time, which led me to the question even with shipping costs figured in 

aviationoiloutlet.com shows 118.24 shipped for a case of Aeroshell 15w50

airplaneoil.com shows $126.86 shipped to me, but your location may be different.

[Danb]

Must be location there close in price here, but is any other lower also airplaneoil is back ordered for filters.

[Guest]

Buy it from your maintainer, the modest profit they make helps them survive.

Clarence

[Danb]

I just called a client who’s a maintainer was happy to sell to me for cash, good idea Clarence 

[Mufflerbearing]

Buying things locally is where I go first for all things.  Then if I can't find something I want or need, then I will look elsewhere.  Buying locally creates a relationship you will never have with a computer.

[WaynePierce]

Another one for AviationOutlet... now the interesting thing that you didn't ask is; Where can I get an oil filter?

[Guest]

3 hours ago, WaynePierce said:

Another one for AviationOutlet... now the interesting thing that you didn't ask is; Where can I get an oil filter?

From your maintainer 

[Pinecone]

Looking at the places mentioned and some that popped up on Google. the price, shipped to my house is +/- a couple of bucks.

The freee shipping may be more of a deal if you buy several cases at a time

 

[WaynePierce]

The cases are only 6 quarts so it makes sense to buy 2 cases for the free shipping.

 

[AH-1 Cobra Pilot]

I buy mine from the local wholesaler/distributor.  In December, I paid $160 for 24 quarts.

[A64Pilot]

I usually buy from Spruce, above $300 I think it is and shipping is free, then it’s a good price, pay for shipping and it’s not.

[0TreeLemur]

I pick a time when I need to limber up our C and fly to Peachtree City.   There I buy as much oil from AS as will fit into my cargo area with a couple more cases in the back seat.  Last trip has lasted me over 2 years.  I'm down to my last two cases.  It's about 1.2 hours each way for me.   Pricey shipping for sure, but a fun mission.

[Danb]

I found a great source of oil, tempest filters and free oxygen this morning I just need to figure out how to bypass his cameras and security system.

 

[Marauder]

I found a great source of oil, tempest filters and free oxygen this morning I just need to figure out how to bypass his cameras and security system.
 

I’ll give you a hint. There are 5 cameras. But I think the moat is going to be your real challenge.



I guess my hoarding has finally paid off.


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[PT20J]

On 7/20/2022 at 3:34 AM, M20Doc said:

Buy it from your maintainer, the modest profit they make helps them survive.

Clarence

I recently bought a Tempest 48110 filter from a shop I do business with. They have a few and are only selling them to their regular customers. Relationships are important to maintain.

[BKlott]

I pick up a couple of cases at Sun N Fun every year at a good price and can usually get a golf cart ride back to my car thrown in. 

[Fly Boomer]

12 hours ago, Marauder said:

I’ll give you a hint. There are 5 cameras.

Do you just record locally, or do you have Internet access at your hangar?

[Marauder]

Do you just record locally, or do you have Internet access at your hangar?

I have both. I use a Verizon hotspot for a pair of the cameras that stored on the cloud and the 3 other cameras store locally but I can access them through the hotspot for live shots like the one I posted.


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