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title: "Toyota warns dealers of motor oil shortage amid supply crisis"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286851105.md"
description: "Toyota has warned dealers of a motor oil shortage, advising them to substitute certain oil grades temporarily. Other companies like Mobil, Shell, Nissan, and AutoZone are also preparing for potential shortages. The ongoing Iran war has significantly impacted U.S. Group III base oil imports, exacerbating the supply crisis."
datetime: "2026-05-19T04:01:18.000Z"
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# Toyota warns dealers of motor oil shortage amid supply crisis

Toyota's temporary fix: Dealers are told to substitute certain oil grades for one service interval to manage tightening supplies of 0W-8 and 0W-16 oils. Wider industry warnings: Reports suggest Mobil, Shell, Nissan, and AutoZone are also bracing for shortages, with some predicting bare shelves within weeks. Geopolitical supply squeeze: The Iran war has choked off nearly half of U.S. Group III base oil imports, with damage to key facilities worsening the outlook.

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