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Nov 25, 2004 | 12:33 AM

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Not saying the other brands aren't fine oils (As long as you avoid Quaker State and Valvoline which contain paraffin), but I think I will stick with Havoline until I hear convincing argument to the contrary.

I actually have been using valvoline on my camaro and now you got me worried, what are the effects of useing valovline which contains paraffin as you stated and what is paraffin? I use un-syntec valvoline.

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Nov 25, 2004 | 12:41 AM

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One other question here...if I cannot find the Castrol anywhere, what is my next best bet?

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Nov 25, 2004 | 04:42 AM

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I actually have been using valvoline on my camaro and now you got me worried, what are the effects of useing valovline which contains paraffin as you stated and what is paraffin? I use un-syntec valvoline.

Paraffin does not equal wax. Your best bet is to go here:

http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php and then do a search on paraffin. Tons of good reading!

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Nov 25, 2004 | 04:43 AM

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One other question here...if I cannot find the Castrol anywhere, what is my next best bet?

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Brett

Mobil 1 0w40, Amsoil 0w30 or 5w30, RP racing 41, Syntec 5w40.

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Nov 26, 2004 | 07:53 PM

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Found exactly 7 quarts at my Autozone. Rest did not have the MB, VW, etc spec. on the back! Luuuucky!

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Nov 26, 2004 | 08:55 PM

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Suppose its a good thing they always keep it in stock here.

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Nov 27, 2004 | 07:10 PM

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I use M1 5w30. No pressure problems. I would not recomend 10 series oil. In cooler weather I can easily reach 80psi if I rev the motor.

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