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Hello Velan:
Unfortunately, markets do not operate very freely in all the world. Mobil 1 engine oil and ATF sells for about $4 at chain retailers like Walmart in USA, about three times the price of mineral based engine oil or ATF. I think Amsoil sells for a reasonable price at Walmart too. Given income and wages in USA, it costs less to run synthetic lubricants and fluids even when you consider trouble and expense of oil changes alone. Engines and transmissions work better and wear less with synthetics, which further reduces costs from trouble and expense for overall automboile repairs, maintenance and consumption of parts, fuel and lubricants. PCV, oil seals and leaks are cases in point for Volvos. Never mind engine, transmission, differential or power steering rack rebuilds. Only someone who does not consider the difference between price and cost runs mineral rather than synsthetic lubricants and fluids in USA. Given income, wages and prices where you are, you may be right to choose mineral engine oil. In this case, Shell Rotella 15W-40 could be the best choice given your car and climate. If you can have synthetic engine oil, ATF and gear oil mailed or shipped to you, perhaps by sea to keep cost as low as possible, perhaps you will still come out ahead using synthetics. Check Internet and contact Paul Seminara here at Brickboard. He sells Amsoil engine oil, ATF and gear oil. Perhaps he can ship these to you so that it will still cost you less than buying locally. Best regards.
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