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Thanks. I placed an order.

Just make sure you read the fine print. I ordered off walmart.com and then saw that it didn't allow walmart.com or amazon.com. In store worked but not online. I don't see that restriction for samsclub.com. Also keep your receipts and delivery confirmation, they are good just make sure you submit what shell wants.
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I'm not scared

Me either, but I am prepared if needed, and it will be cheaper down the road regardless.

Are there any independent studies of engine life span vs oil change mileage frequency?

Grabbed 2 jugs of Supertech 0-20 for my wife’s Rav4.
With a filter, it’ll be about $22, good bit cheaper than taking it to get done.

I just talked to a buddy in petroleum sales. He said this is the only time in 30 years he's seen two price increases in the same quarter.

Also said the motor oil shortage is real. One of the refineries that makes the synthetic oil for 55% of the North American market was damaged and is expected to take 18-30 months of repairs to get back online and that they haven't started or said when they were going to start repairing it.

My oil supplier brought me 300 gal today and didn't mention any upcoming shortages