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> Oil Availability Rant...., Urgh
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post Jan 25 2014, 01:26 PM
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Today I planned on doing the first oil change in my car after doing the 6. The front cooler was always leaking, so I had kept adding enough oil that kept it relatively clean... the leak was fixed, and I had driven it for another 1,000 or so miles, no big deal, oil is dirty, time to change it.

Get a Mahle Filter yesterday, figure I'll go and get a case of Brad Penn like I always do from VW Paradise here in San Marcos. Apperantly, they aren't selling it anymore because they have to buy it in 80 case lots from Brad Penn. Fair enough, that's not very economical for a small shop.

So I've been driving around all damn morning to 4 or 5 different auto parts stores to try and find enough Valvoline VR1 to fill up this engine... Not happening. I've ended up with 8 quarts of the stuff. Need 6 more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

So here I stand, 6 quarts of oil short, trying to do an oil change because with the local Brad Penn source nonexistant, I'm assuming everyone else who ran BP is buying up all the VR1 now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)

Anyways, rant over... and for those of you local to me, be warned, VW Paradise no longer sells the good stuff, so don't drive all the way here only to find out they don't have any.
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post Jan 25 2014, 01:43 PM
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Just another case of a company loosing sight of its niche market and putting a screw to its faithful customers and distributors.

As for VR1, here on the Right Coast it's easy to find. I can ship you some, how about 80 cases?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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post Jan 25 2014, 02:38 PM
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Brad Penn

Kendal GT with Liquid Titanium (my preference)

Royal Purple

Valvoline VR1

Some others I don't remember

I've mixed them all together at times and haven't lost an engine yet.
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post Jan 25 2014, 02:42 PM
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Same issue here in Ny I haven't been able to find any at my usual local place for the past 8 months . I guest that's the reason.
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post Jan 25 2014, 02:43 PM
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Try Amazon. Free shipping on orders on case lots.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_9...ad%20penn%20oil
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post Jan 25 2014, 02:45 PM
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Don't forget Joe Gibbs DT50
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post Jan 25 2014, 02:58 PM
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Try your local hotrod, v8, speed shop for brad penn. Those guys love the stuff. At first they laughed at me when I drove up in my 4 banger. Now they are glad to see me cause I buy about a case a month. I use it in two pre 90s Chevy trucks and 5 different 914's. I drive my car about 500 miles a week, so I change oil about once a month.
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post Jan 25 2014, 03:10 PM
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I buy Oil from Amazon by the Case
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post Jan 25 2014, 03:14 PM
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After some research, I started running this synthetic blend oil in both my teener and high-mileage truck, available at Wal-Mart for about $17 per 5qt jug:

http://mustangs.about.com/od/accessories/f...-State-Defy.htm
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post Jan 25 2014, 03:21 PM
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About Brad Penn, what can you recommend for a 1.8L F.I. for a SoCal weather?
Is it 20w-50?

thanks!
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post Jan 25 2014, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(JimN73 @ Jan 25 2014, 03:43 PM) *

Try Amazon. Free shipping on orders on case lots.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_9...ad%20penn%20oil


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Why drive around when you can get it shipped to your door for the same price.
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post Jan 26 2014, 09:43 AM
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Brad Penn has never been easy to work with for a distributor. Back in 2002 when Charles and I first started dealing with them they'd only sell an entire tractor trailer load. We'd have to buy it and then split it up with others to be able to afford it. 80 cases has been the required purchase to be direct with American Refining Group for years, but thats a hell of a lot better than a whole truck load.

Lake Speed at Joe Gibbs is THE BEST oil development partner we've ever had, in every way. Listen to this Carcast with Lake and Adam Carolla to understand him a bit more. http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog/201...eed-jr-audi-r8/
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post Jan 26 2014, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 25 2014, 01:49 PM) *

QUOTE(JimN73 @ Jan 25 2014, 03:43 PM) *

Try Amazon. Free shipping on orders on case lots.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_9...ad%20penn%20oil


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Why drive around when you can get it shipped to your door for the same price.


Because I can get it the day I need it to do an oil change... Car is a daily driver so often times things come up and I need to it that weekend, no time to order it.

I'm going to start looking into getting the GIbbs oil next time around Jake, or maybe Kendall, I think there's a race shop local that sells Kendall.
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post Jan 26 2014, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Jan 25 2014, 12:38 PM) *

Brad Penn

Kendal GT with Liquid Titanium (my preference)

Royal Purple

Valvoline VR1

Some others I don't remember

I've mixed them all together at times and haven't lost an engine yet.


Same here except I also add a pint of Swepco oil improver. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Jan 26 2014, 11:56 AM
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QUOTE('73-914kid @ Jan 26 2014, 12:22 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 25 2014, 01:49 PM) *

QUOTE(JimN73 @ Jan 25 2014, 03:43 PM) *

Try Amazon. Free shipping on orders on case lots.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_9...ad%20penn%20oil


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Why drive around when you can get it shipped to your door for the same price.


Because I can get it the day I need it to do an oil change... Car is a daily driver so often times things come up and I need to it that weekend, no time to order it.

I'm going to start looking into getting the GIbbs oil next time around Jake, or maybe Kendall, I think there's a race shop local that sells Kendall.

Order it now and you will have it when you need it.
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post Jan 26 2014, 01:20 PM
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Kendall is just a generic oil today and has been for many years. Its no more special than anything else off the shelf, its just a brand of Conoco Phillips.

Brad Penn is the OLD Kendall, thats why the company is located on Kendall Avenue in BRADford PENNsylvania.
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post Jan 26 2014, 01:39 PM
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My niece is an engineer who works for Mobile. She says one of the most important things is to not mix oils. The additives are not always compatible. She said pick one and stay with it.
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My niece is an engineer who works for Mobile. She says one of the most important things is to not mix oils. The additives are not always compatible. She said pick one and stay with it.


Absolutely, cross pollination leads to imbalances in the anti-wear package and even the base oils.
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post Jan 26 2014, 02:29 PM
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I agree to just buy a case of Brad Penn & put it in your garage for when you need it. Then when you get low just order another case. It really is that simple.
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post Jan 26 2014, 03:00 PM
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http://theoilwarehouse.com/?mainURL=/store...rmance_Oil.html


This is where I get my Brad Penn. $72.99 a case shipped to your front door.


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