{"id":59256,"date":"2026-05-15T04:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/toyotas-new-service-bulletin-suggests-potential-oil-shortage-in-the-future-details-backup-plan\/15\/05\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T04:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:23:42","slug":"toyotas-new-service-bulletin-suggests-potential-oil-shortage-in-the-future-details-backup-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/toyotas-new-service-bulletin-suggests-potential-oil-shortage-in-the-future-details-backup-plan\/15\/05\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota\u2019s New Service Bulletin Suggests Potential Oil Shortage in the Future, Details Backup Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East that could lead to a worldwide shortage of oil and fuel supplies, Toyota has released a new service bulletin to its service departments, preparing them for what could occur in the future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">According to a report by <a data-ylk=\"slk:The Drive;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Drive&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/news\/alleged-toyota-dealer-bulletin-warns-of-looming-motor-oil-shortage\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Drive<\/em><\/a>, Toyota has warned of a potential shortage of 0W-8 and 0W-16 oil grades, and has laid out substitution guidelines that would help dealers manage the demand for the affected oil grades.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Toyota\u2019s hybrid vehicle owners could be affected by a shortage of the oil grades in question. However, as per the bulletin, their motor oil could be replaced by oil of a different grade, a practice advised by the Japanese manufacturer for one service interval.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;expand&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;image-lightbox&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;lightbox-open&quot;}\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] figure-caption mt-1 line-clamp-2 pr-2.5\">\n<p>a blue toyota rav parked in front of a house<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The report shared tweets by Costa Kapothanasis (@CostaKapo on X), the owner of a large chain of oil change outfits, who posted an image of Toyota\u2019s \u201cPANT\u201d (Parts &amp; Accessories News Today) bulletin dated April 30, 2026, which explains the current scenario and lists substitution guidelines.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"blockquote-text-color col-body mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic dark:text-bob\"\/>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Toyota\u2019s service bulletin states:<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center justify-center\" id=\"_R_1gqnclckluaiv5tilbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_1gqnclckluaiv5tilbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_1gqnclckluaiv5tilbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-body hidden dark:bg-ramones md:block\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex hidden w-full items-center justify-center\" id=\"_R_2gqnclckluaiv5tilbH1_\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_2gqnclckluaiv5tilbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n        #_R_2gqnclckluaiv5tilbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">\u201cToyota and our supplier ExxonMobil may experience challenges in fulfilling demand for Genuine Toyota Motor Oil (GTMO) 0W-8 and 0W-16 oils due to production and logistics constraints within the global petrochemical supply chain. While Toyota and ExxonMobil continue to work diligently to maintain supply, the following substitution guidelines are recommended for dealers to help manage the demand for the affected products. These measures may allow ExxonMobil to maintain a consistent service-level fill for dealers and help provide continued support for our guests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">\u201cTMNA recommends dealers follow these substitution guidelines one day per week for 0W-8 and one day every other week for 0W-16 or use the substitution percentages set forth below until further written notice. This approach is intended to temporarily reduce demand for both oil weights and support continued national supply.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Toyota has made it clear that these guidelines are meant for temporary use only, until supply is restored to adequate levels. Manufacturers recommend specific oil grades for each vehicle for good reason, and a one-off deviation, as suggested by Toyota, may not result in significant changes in performance and drivability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/autos.yahoo.com\/policy-and-environment\/articles\/toyota-bulletin-suggests-potential-oil-074215288.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East that could lead to a worldwide shortage of oil and fuel supplies, Toyota<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/toyotas-new-service-bulletin-suggests-potential-oil-shortage-in-the-future-details-backup-plan\/15\/05\/2026\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":59257,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/28f899c6f1e681a864a5ea9fdc184f5aad17da544c484a80ce0087c2a869b141\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w1200;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fmotorbiscuit_articles_333%2F15f0c9a186fce5f13c14481dba221d09","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59256"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59256"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59256\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59257"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59256"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59256"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}