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title: "Motor oil crisis: Automakers reportedly turn to new blends"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296085499.md"
description: "Automakers like Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Toyota are switching to alternative lubricant blends due to severe motor oil shortages caused by the Iran war disrupting Group III base oil supplies. Prices have tripled, and supply chains remain tight with limited volumes available. Major manufacturers are securing alternative sources to minimize impact on vehicle service, though Nissan has already reduced production capacity for lubricants."
datetime: "2026-08-17T09:41:56.000Z"
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# Motor oil crisis: Automakers reportedly turn to new blends


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