Has anyone bought oil from off island?

[Tekknikal]

Looking to do it this month, if anyone has any experience with this, would love to hear about it...

[mitsubishi]

Bought Motul, Repsol, Royal Purple, Redline, Klotz. Used VI Cargo.

[Tekknikal]

cool, where did you buy from? i am looking to buy mobil1 0w-40..will need it in a few weeks..

[StX_RdRunr]

There is someone on island who is a dealer for Amsoil, you might see what he has. I ran into him one day at Golden ROck after teh gym, he was interested in the Land Rover. I gave him my card but never heard back from him. Try going to Amsoil website and do a dealer search?

I have shipped marine paint through VI Cargo, it was pretty straightforward and I imagine the same classification as motor oil.

[Tekknikal]

thanks - but the problem is, it has to be mobil1 0w40, nothing else can be used :hs:

[VIZuki]

NAPA can special order it...they did with the royal purple..they bought two cases one for the private owner and one case for the store...I'm heading there soon to pre-order some LUCAS or Royal purple....I'm set at 0w30...which isn't common either but NAPA can hook you up right check them out.

[Tekknikal]

cool, will check into it thanks

[Tekknikal]

GOOD NEWS

did some digging into this
i was thinking that you cannot send oil through the post office... because i thought it would be hazardous..

but i didnt know this for a fact, so i decided to check into it further.

turns out, these are the postal regulations on hazardous material:


10.13.3 Combustible Liquid Mailability

Combustible liquid is prohibited in international mail. Combustible liquid is permitted in domestic mail if the material can qualify as an ORM-D material and meet the following conditions as applicable:

a. For surface transportation, if the flashpoint is 100°F (38°C) but no more than 141°F (60.5°C); the liquid is in a metal primary receptacle not exceeding 1 gallon, or in another type of primary receptacle not exceeding 1 quart, per mailpiece; enough cushioning surrounds the primary receptacle to absorb all potential leakage; the cushioning and primary receptacle are packed in a securely sealed secondary container that is placed within a strong outer shipping container; and each mailpiece is plainly and durably marked on the address side with "Surface Only" or "Surface Mail Only" and "ORM-D" immediately following or below the proper shipping name.

b. For surface or air transportation, if the flashpoint is above 141°F (60.5°C) but no more than 200°F (93°C); the liquid is in a primary receptacle not exceeding 1 gallon per mailpiece; enough cushioning surrounds the primary receptacle to absorb all potential leakage; the cushioning and primary receptacle are packed in a securely sealed secondary container that is placed within a strong outer shipping container; and each mailpiece is plainly and durably marked on the address side with "ORM-D" or "ORM-D AIR," as applicable, immediately following or below the proper shipping name. Mailable material sent via surface transportation must be marked on the address side as "Surface Only" or "Surface Mail Only." For air transportation, each mailpiece must bear a shipper's declaration for dangerous goods.

c. For air or surface transportation, if the flashpoint is above 200°F (93°C) the material is not regulated as a hazardous material. Such nonregulated materials must be properly and securely packaged to prevent leakage under the general packaging requirements in 2.0, Packaging.
(from the USPS (http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/601.htm#wp1064962))

Turns out the flashpoint of most motor oil is well above that.
To be specific, you'd have to check with the oil manufacturer for the exact grade of oil, but for mobil1 0w-40 as i need, mobil1 says the flash point is 446 degrees F.... not even close...

So Bottom Line = Its safe to mail almost all motor oil

[StreetRX7]

GOOD NEWS
So Bottom Line = Its safe to mail almost all motor oil

kool :) Good to know..

[92vr4]

Royal purp it is

[StreetRX7]

Royal purp it is

why waste the money you wont need it.. Not making E-NUFF Power.. ;) :rofl: J/K That wont help your transfer case.. ;)

[92vr4]

Better safe than sorry, u nevah know when i gon need tha extra protection in my engine for when i have to dodge them fallin trees BAI!!!!

[Tekknikal]

i thought they really did make an oil that helped vr4s in particular? cant find it now, will look again...

[StreetRX7]

Better safe than sorry, u nevah know when i gon need tha extra protection in my engine for when i have to dodge them fallin trees BAI!!! !

:rofl: come on thats all you got.. :cool:

i thought they really did make an oil that helped vr4s in particular? !

Dont think so... oil protect the outta layer of metal with smooth transition An all so helps cool it better..But not when putting load/power on it... That why they go with thicker/stronger metal when it comes to racing or heavy (3000gt.. lol.) driving...

[cruzan7m]

Better safe than sorry, u nevah know when i gon need tha extra protection in my engine for when i have to dodge them fallin trees BAI!!!!

OUCH!!!!!!!! STREETRX7!

[92vr4]

I jus gettin started ma boy, i been goin easy on u, jus practicin for when we race

[cruzan7m]

I jus gettin started ma boy, i been goin easy on u, jus practicin for when we race

LMAOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tekknikal]

Dont think so... oil protect the outta layer of metal with smooth transition An all so helps cool it better..But not when putting load/power on it... That why they go with thicker/stronger metal when it comes to racing or heavy (3000gt.. lol.) driving...

i heard this stuff (http://www.redlineoil.com/products_gearlubricants.asp?categoryID=6&subCategoryID=16) was made to help, esp with 300z and vr4 trannies/transfer cases/etc

[92vr4]

Nice find sir! Its prolly bout time to change that fluid anyway

[Lil red]

tekknikal you can order it let them send it UPS to VI Cargo
9793 NW 91 Ct, Medley Florida 33178.then you pick it up here.
That's how i do it.