Transmission Fluid and Synthetic Oil Reserves Could Run Dry in June, Supply Chain Problems Signal a Long Wait for Normalcy

A military conflict in the Middle East has affected oil supply worldwide, potentially leading to a shortage of synthetic motor oil and transmission fluid. This could prevent certain cars from being serviced and force automakers to switch to other grades of oil. Companies like Nissan and Toyota have adopted measures to minimize the impact, but experts warn that the shortage could affect vehicles manufactured in the last ten years, which require synthetic oil to function.