{"id":59570,"date":"2026-05-26T13:14:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/transmission-fluid-and-synthetic-oil-reserves-could-run-dry-in-june-supply-chain-problems-signal-a-long-wait-for-normalcy\/26\/05\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:14:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:14:50","slug":"transmission-fluid-and-synthetic-oil-reserves-could-run-dry-in-june-supply-chain-problems-signal-a-long-wait-for-normalcy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/transmission-fluid-and-synthetic-oil-reserves-could-run-dry-in-june-supply-chain-problems-signal-a-long-wait-for-normalcy\/26\/05\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Transmission Fluid and Synthetic Oil Reserves Could Run Dry in June, Supply Chain Problems Signal a Long Wait for Normalcy"},"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\">The military conflict involving Iran and the Middle East region has affected oil supply throughout the world, and the problems arising out of it won&#8217;t just be limited to rising fuel prices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The issue could affect the automotive industry at a much deeper level, even going to the extent of transmission fluid being unavailable and synthetic motor oil being in short supply, which would prevent certain cars from being serviced.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Not only that, companies rolling out new internal combustion cars would require oil to sell them, but the oil shortage could force automakers to switch to other grades of oil.<\/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_28qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_28qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_28qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { 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_48qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_48qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n        #_R_48qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { 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\">The conflict has not ended yet, and reports suggest that the oil scarcity issue could spill into 2027. Several manufacturers, like Nissan and Toyota, have already adopted damage control measures to minimize the problems this shortage could lead to.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\">Shortage of Group III Base Oils Could Impact the Automotive Industry<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body\">\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>Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/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\">According to a report by <a data-ylk=\"slk:GM Authority;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;GM Authority&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/gmauthority.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/synthetic-motor-oil-shortage-could-be-the-latest-supply-chain-constraint\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">GM Authority<\/a>, a major disruption in the supply of Group III base oils, which are used to make synthetic motor oil, transmission fluid, and other lubricants, could lead to a severe shortage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association revealed that supply interruptions are expected to last until mid-2027, meaning the automotive sector will have to brace for a shortage for at least another year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Group III base oils sourced from the Gulf region could be exhausted by June, meaning companies will be involved in heavy negotiations with alternative sources because, after all, how much reserve stock can there be?<\/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\" id=\"_R_2mqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_2mqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_2mqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { 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\">The challenge is that alternative suppliers, such as South Korean refineries, also rely on crude from the Middle East, and many refiners have shifted their priority to jet fuel and diesel production over base oils.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\">Automakers Brace for What Is to Come<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Nissan has reportedly begun storing select synthetic oils, limiting the supply of 5W-30 to 70% when compared to 2025 figures, while the supply of 0W-20 has been restricted to 55%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Toyota reportedly released a bulletin warning of a potential shortage of some Genuine Toyota Motor Oil products, and took steps to minimize the impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Experts warn that the shortage of Group III base oils could affect certain vehicles manufactured in the last ten years, since they require synthetic oil to function according to the manufacturer&#8217;s recommendation.<\/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\" id=\"_R_32qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_32qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_32qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { 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\">As a result, dealership service operations could face immense pressure when it comes to performing routine services on cars that require synthetic oil\u00a0and fulfilling other warranty-related obligations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">There could be a shortage of other lubricants made from Group III base oils, and automakers could face problems even in the production of new cars, given the challenges involved in procuring such lubricants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The GM Authority report states that retailers and service chains have sufficient stock of lubricants, but there is no estimate of how many months the stock would last.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Valvoline is one such company that is said to have enough stock on hand and is working on solutions to reduce the impact of a potential shortage.<\/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\" id=\"_R_3cqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_3cqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; 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