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Dec 18, 2006 | 01:49 PM

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dailydriver

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Originally Posted by chevygirl

Anyone using Amsoil?

I use the 5W-40 Euro Amsoil in the spring/summer/fall. I will probably switch to their Series 3000 5W-30 (this is one STOUT oil, which can handle blowby/washdown/dilution like NO other, perfect for cold, short trip winter driving) at the next change for the winter/early spring. If it gets REAL cold in the winter where you are I would stick with the Series 3000 or regular 5W-30 (like < 30 degrees f steadily, or frequently down to 0-10 degrees). If the temps are more moderate, you can use the 5W-40 with NO worries.

Dec 18, 2006 | 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalgorn

I'm using Mobil 1 5w30 right now but I'm not sure what I'll be using next round since Mobil 1 has been found to not be fully synthetic anymore. Amsoil, RP and the like are all to expensive for my tastes. I know you don't have to change the oil every 3k like you do conventional oil but spending $50 on just oil for a change is a bit steep to me.

Would ya care to expand on the first part?

As for me, I'm on my second batch of Amsoil 5w40, run year round. This will be the first winter where it has seen decently cold weather (since I used to live in Florida), so I'll see how it does. I'm pretty **** about getting some heat in my oil even on short trips (I make short trips long on purpose when it is cold out). I'll be sending a sample of the Amsoil 5w40 in for analysis this week to see how it does...

Dec 18, 2006 | 03:16 PM

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I put in GC Saturday and it drove good for that day. I drove it Sunday and it felt a little slower and the ticking sound is ALOT louder. I won't use it again. I had RP in my Spec V and I liked it alot. Engine ran smoother and it had a bit more power. Also, with GC I had my oil psi drop below 40 and stay at 35. I ran M1 before the GC and didn't like the M1. I will do RP next time. I used it before and like it.

Dec 18, 2006 | 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanmgaspard

That's a pretty common complaint with the GC oil...my engine ran noisy as well. It had nothing to do with wear though, as the oil analysis results were still very good. I wanted to keep the engine a little quieter though for my sanity, so I went with the Amsoil. Royal Purple is also a very good oil.

Dec 18, 2006 | 03:45 PM

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Castrol gtx high milage 5w-30.

Dec 18, 2006 | 06:48 PM

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Anybody ever use Super Tech, Walmart brand?

Dec 18, 2006 | 06:59 PM

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I'm using M1 0w40 and i plan on using it again next oil change which will be in a few weeks.

Dec 18, 2006 | 08:27 PM

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Here's a half decent pic of the GC if anybody wants to find it.

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Dec 18, 2006 | 09:04 PM

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German Castrol 0W-30 here. My car runs fine with it, quieter than M1 in both start up and operating temp.

Dec 18, 2006 | 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MeentSS02

Would ya care to expand on the first part?

I read on the forums a while ago that Mobil 1 no longer uses a fully synthetic stock after Katrina. By U.S. law, a highly refined dino oil can be classified as synthetic and since mobil's synthetic oil plant got heavily damaged in the storm, they're now using some group 3 stock. I'm just saying what I can remember from a post a month ago. Go online and do a search i'm sure you'll find it.

Dec 18, 2006 | 11:56 PM

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Anybody ever use Super Tech, Walmart brand?

i havn't but am work there as a service manager for the lube shop. its owned by QS, pretty much QS in a blue bottle. i am not sure about the synt version of it. two years ago it was 88cents a quart. a lot of people like it better than our bulk penzoil

Dec 19, 2006 | 12:32 AM

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I use Castrol Syntech 0W-30. I like it!

Dec 19, 2006 | 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bitterchaos

Meh...no thanks. I don't use Mobil 1 anyways, so it doesn't affect me. I wouldn't hold that against Mobil 1 though...

Dec 19, 2006 | 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanmgaspard

Here's a half decent pic of the GC if anybody wants to find it.

GOOD LUCK in finding it in my area. You have a better chance of hitting the Mega Lottery!!!

Dec 19, 2006 | 12:24 PM

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+1 on GC 0W30....runs great! LOL I should start shipping this stuff out!!! Its almost overstocked in a lot of places....thank you bemer drivers

Dec 19, 2006 | 12:30 PM

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i run CASTROL SYNTEC 5W-40!! happy with it so far!!

Dec 19, 2006 | 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TXZ28LS1

i run CASTROL SYNTEC 5W-40!! happy with it so far!!

Also known as; BC (Belgian Castrol).

Dec 19, 2006 | 01:00 PM

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isnt the 5w30 a lil to thin?

Dec 19, 2006 | 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dailydriver

Also known as; BC (Belgian Castrol).

hey daily driver, is this a good thing or bad? i know patman suggested the 5w-40 to me.

Dec 19, 2006 | 02:23 PM

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I would stick with Amsoil or RP. If your car doesn't get louder and noisier with GC or Mobil 1 then you are one of the lucky ones. They are both thin.

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