Engine trouble ahead? How the Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens luxury auto giants

Supercar engines rely on base oils because they can withstand extreme heat, high revs and intense pressure.

# Engine trouble ahead? How the Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens luxury auto giants Supercar engines rely on base oils because they can withstand extreme heat, high revs and intense pressure. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/strait-of-hormuz-base-oils-luxury-autos.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*