According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for motor oil, coolant, and fluids are 377.15% higher in 2026 versus 1985 (a $75.43 difference in value).
Between 1985 and 2026:Motor oil, coolant, and fluids experienced an average inflation rate of 3.88% per year. This rate of change indicates significant inflation. In other words, motor oil, coolant, and fluids costing $20 in the year 1985 would cost $95.43 in 2026 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 2.73% during this same period, inflation for motor oil, coolant, and fluids was higher.
In the year 1985: Pricing changed by 1.77%, which is below the average yearly change for motor oil, coolant, and fluids during the 1985-2026 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 1985 (3.55%), inflation for motor oil, coolant, and fluids was lower.
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Motor oil, coolant, and fluids, over time, for $20 beginning in 1985. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | $20.00 | 1.77% |
| 1986 | $19.94 | -0.29% |
| 1987 | $19.62 | -1.63% |
| 1988 | $20.39 | 3.94% |
| 1989 | $21.56 | 5.75% |
| 1990 | $21.78 | 1.04% |
| 1991 | $23.36 | 7.21% |
| 1992 | $23.11 | -1.03% |
| 1993 | $23.09 | -0.11% |
| 1994 | $23.75 | 2.84% |
| 1995 | $25.12 | 5.78% |
| 1996 | $25.79 | 2.69% |
| 1997 | $25.76 | -0.15% |
| 1998 | $25.64 | -0.46% |
| 1999 | $25.64 | -0.01% |
| 2000 | $26.99 | 5.27% |
| 2001 | $28.79 | 6.69% |
| 2002 | $29.96 | 4.06% |
| 2003 | $30.73 | 2.57% |
| 2004 | $32.34 | 5.22% |
| 2005 | $35.74 | 10.54% |
| 2006 | $41.60 | 16.38% |
| 2007 | $45.21 | 8.67% |
| 2008 | $52.63 | 16.41% |
| 2009 | $57.56 | 9.37% |
| 2010 | $59.73 | 3.77% |
| 2011 | $65.44 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | $70.33 | 7.48% |
| 2013 | $70.58 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | $71.78 | 1.70% |
| 2015 | $72.17 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | $71.80 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | $73.24 | 2.01% |
| 2018 | $76.26 | 4.12% |
| 2019 | $77.25 | 1.30% |
| 2020 | $77.13 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | $79.40 | 2.95% |
| 2022 | $92.43 | 16.41% |
| 2023 | $96.67 | 4.59% |
| 2024 | $95.62 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | $95.37 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | $95.43 | 0.06%* |
* Not final. See inflation summary for latest details.
** Extended periods of 0% inflation usually indicate incomplete underlying data. This can manifest as a sharp increase in inflation later on.
Raw Consumer Price Index data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Motor oil, coolant, and fluids:
| Year | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| CPI | 65.300 | 67.058 | 72.767 | 86.533 | 94.533 | 98.750 | 100.800 | 100.483 | 102.258 | 101.958 | 100.300 | 104.250 | 110.242 | 111.383 | 119.417 | 118.183 | 118.050 | 121.408 | 128.425 | 131.883 | 131.692 | 131.092 | 131.075 | 137.983 | 147.208 | 153.192 | 157.125 | 165.333 | 182.758 | 212.692 | 231.138 | 269.078 | 294.293 | 305.384 | 334.564 | 359.596 | 360.885 | 367.002 | 369.021 | 367.099 | 374.485 | 389.905 | 394.964 | 394.338 | 405.966 | 472.567 | 494.249 | 488.919 | 487.627 | 487.929 |