Great oil that is readily available at an auto parts store?
07-05-2007, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by black01_WS6
It says european formula on the back. Look at the ws6 store and they have some pics.
For the rotella they only to my knowledge make one synthetic oil and it is in a blue container. I think it is 5W40.
For the rotella they only to my knowledge make one synthetic oil and it is in a blue container. I think it is 5W40.
07-05-2007, 03:45 PM
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I don't see what all the hype is about GC 0W-30. I've looked locally and can't find it and don't feel like driving all over the state to find it. Castrol Syntec 10W-30 will suffice.
07-05-2007, 03:48 PM
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yea i went to auto zone and advanced tryin to find the german 0w30 but all they had was the US stuff. nothing made in germany. sigh. i was using RP, i've never had a problem but my motor still "uses" some of hte oil, i am going to try and switch it up to the german castrol from ws6 store and see if the oil consumption stops. FWIW i pay about 40 bucks for the RP ne ways every oil change.
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07-05-2007, 09:18 PM
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another important thing to note is that you can buy GC at BMW dealerships. you can get GC 5W-30, GC 10W-30, etc. a lot of people don't know that. now, they're not as good as GC 0W-30. GC 0W-30 is the best you can get. however, GC 5W-30 is much better than the USA syntec line. in germany, it is ILLEGAL to classify a group 3 as a full synthetic. ALL "made in germany" synthetics, regardless of brand, are at least group 4 synthetics. they are required by law to be so.
if you can't find GC in your area, try a local BMW dealership. ANY GC, regardless of weight, is better than anything mobil 1 or the USA syntec line has to offer in a comparable weight.
if you can't find GC in your area, try a local BMW dealership. ANY GC, regardless of weight, is better than anything mobil 1 or the USA syntec line has to offer in a comparable weight.
07-05-2007, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by chae
I don't see what all the hype is about GC 0W-30. I've looked locally and can't find it and don't feel like driving all over the state to find it. Castrol Syntec 10W-30 will suffice.
Yeah, if you call any of the sponsors, and ask about this "GC" bullshit, they'll just laugh and tell you to change your oil often and keep it full. Choco Taco get's a little hyped up about it. Kinda like a kid who's eaten too much sugar.
Call a sponsor in your area and ask.
07-05-2007, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharpe
Ohhhh! Don't you dare ******* talk back to the GC Cult of Divine Superlubiosity! You better believe German Castrol lubes your engine so good, it sucks your **** at the same time!
Yeah, if you call any of the sponsors, and ask about this "GC" bullshit, they'll just laugh and tell you to change your oil often and keep it full. Choco Taco get's a little hyped up about it. Kinda like a kid who's eaten too much sugar.
Call a sponsor in your area and ask.
Yeah, if you call any of the sponsors, and ask about this "GC" bullshit, they'll just laugh and tell you to change your oil often and keep it full. Choco Taco get's a little hyped up about it. Kinda like a kid who's eaten too much sugar.
Call a sponsor in your area and ask.
07-05-2007, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
well then, you'd be wrong. mobil 1 has been group III for quite a long time now in their 30 weights.
http://forums.evolutionm.net/archive.../t-232827.html
or just google "mobil 1 group 3".
you calling bs on it is you believing in a lie. mobil 1 is NOT a full synthetic anymore, at least the 30 weights i know for a fact.
http://forums.evolutionm.net/archive.../t-232827.html
or just google "mobil 1 group 3".
you calling bs on it is you believing in a lie. mobil 1 is NOT a full synthetic anymore, at least the 30 weights i know for a fact.
07-05-2007, 11:28 PM
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http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...ynthetics.aspx
That's as good as I can do right there. It's kinda vague but leans in the Group IV/PAO direction.
That's as good as I can do right there. It's kinda vague but leans in the Group IV/PAO direction.
07-06-2007, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dhdenney
What is the mileage "at the end of (Supertech's) lifespan?"
07-06-2007, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by LSwon-der
I've found a few posts on BITOG where guys have run it up to the 7500 mi. mark w/ no problems. I'm a little over 2200 right now and plan on going to 5k on it, then getting a uoa done to see if I can personally verify what I've read on the boards. If that comes back fine then i'll run it upto the 7500 mi mark myself. Either way, how can you go wrong for $2.98/qt. full synth. Obviously if you're constantly running/racing your car hard or live in a really hot climate, you may want to keep your oci's at 5k or under. I'll definately post my results as soon as I get 'em done.
07-06-2007, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Sharpe
Ohhhh! Don't you dare ******* talk back to the GC Cult of Divine Superlubiosity! You better believe German Castrol lubes your engine so good, it sucks your **** at the same time!
Yeah, if you call any of the sponsors, and ask about this "GC" bullshit, they'll just laugh and tell you to change your oil often and keep it full. Choco Taco get's a little hyped up about it. Kinda like a kid who's eaten too much sugar.
Call a sponsor in your area and ask.
Yeah, if you call any of the sponsors, and ask about this "GC" bullshit, they'll just laugh and tell you to change your oil often and keep it full. Choco Taco get's a little hyped up about it. Kinda like a kid who's eaten too much sugar.
Call a sponsor in your area and ask.
07-06-2007, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by INMY01TA
Since Autozone quit stocking German Castrol I'll prolly go with Mobil One 0W40.
i call BS..... i just stocked it last week here in NC... and by the way, ANY auto zone can order AS MUCH OF ANY OF THEIR PRODUCTS YOU WANT!!!
07-06-2007, 12:44 PM
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Well I've been using mobil 1 5w-30 for quite a while now. I went by Autozone and picked up some of the German Castrol 0w-30 and added that in when I changed my oil today. I guess I'll see how it does.
07-06-2007, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Arc00TA
I used M1 5w-30 since I got the car, but the other day I changed the oil and went to M1 high mileage 10w-40 as an experiment and voila, my engine stopped making the sewing machine sound on the first start.
07-06-2007, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dhdenney
Actually I'm calling 
on that. I am maintaining that Mobil 1 has always been a Group IV oil.
on that. I am maintaining that Mobil 1 has always been a Group IV oil.