Castrol 0-30
Originally Posted by INMY01TA
Not discontinued, Autozones are just not stocking it anymore. I believe the WS6 Store sells it online. More info.
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Originally Posted by JimsWS6
Wouldn't it be better to run 5w-30? I know the first number is it's weight cold, and the 2nd number when hott. But I know 5 vs 0, 5 would be alittle thicker when hott right?
I didn't realize the GC was getting hard to find. Glad I've got 50 qts of it on my shelf.
The old GC was green and was made in Germany, the new GC is golden and is made in Belgium, thou it still says "Made in Germany" on the back.
The old formulation (green) ends with MO501XXXX, the gold version begins with stock number MO502XXXXX if I recall correctly. This number is usually found on the bottom of the bottle. If it says its the European Formula on the front - then its the gold version. The gold version seems to be just as good as the green if not better - judging by the recent UO analysis of it posted at bobistheoilguy.com.
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Originally Posted by Redlinez
The 0-30 is the only one made in Germany. Some Autozones still have it. You might want to have that store locate you some and order it in.
They put the same SKU number on both, as far as they are concerned its the same 0W-30 oil. If it doesn't say "Made in Germany" on the back you don't really want it.
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Please review the list of oil viscosities I have placed. Save it to your desktop for easy reference later.
If it makes you actually think, then you can follow up your thoughts at http://theoildrop.server101.com
GC is still being made. Some AZ's aren't carrying it any more. Some do. Some have it all the time. Some have it some of the time. Some will have it soon. Others will be out soon. Keep checking as long as you still care and you may find it. Buy extra if they have it.
GC is awesome because it is an actual full synthetic oil of the highest quality. LS1s like it. LS1s like other oils, too. Try several to find one that suits your own engine/driving habits/local purchasing requirements.
If it makes you actually think, then you can follow up your thoughts at http://theoildrop.server101.com
GC is still being made. Some AZ's aren't carrying it any more. Some do. Some have it all the time. Some have it some of the time. Some will have it soon. Others will be out soon. Keep checking as long as you still care and you may find it. Buy extra if they have it.
GC is awesome because it is an actual full synthetic oil of the highest quality. LS1s like it. LS1s like other oils, too. Try several to find one that suits your own engine/driving habits/local purchasing requirements.
