{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Is Diesel Oil Getting Hard to Find?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/is-diesel-oil-getting-hard-to-find","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIESE9352581503.mp3","description":"We’ve heard reports of oil shortages potentially extending into 2027 due\n to supply chain issues. A diesel shop tells us if they are seeing any \nrestrictions and if it could impact maintenance - and even engine \nrepairs.\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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People choose it because it can handle heat and stress better and work well with modern engines.","sourceStartTime":253.4,"sourceEndTime":257.2}},{"id":429357,"startTime":254.9,"endTime":257.2,"type":"brand","title":"Schaefer's","url":"/glossary/schaefer-s","quote":"We lean on those customers a little bit more towards the full synthetics like a Schaefer's or an Amsoil.","canonicalId":"brand:schaefer-s","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Schaefer’s is referenced as a supplier/brand of full synthetic diesel engine oil. In this context, the host is saying some customers are steered toward synthetics with more additive content.","simplifiedExplanation":"Schaefer’s is a brand of engine oil. 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