Just switched over to GC 0W-30
05-28-2007, 08:26 PM
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Just switched over to GC 0W-30 Well I finally made the switch from Mobil 1 5W-30 to GC 0W-30. Initial impressions are very good. Startup is accompanied by a significant reduction in ticking (it can still be heard if you listen closely), and once warmed up everything is great. Oil pressure both cold and warm seems just about the same with both oils. It'll be a while before I have a UOA done on this oil since I don't drive my car much, but I'm looking forward to a good report.
But so far I'm liking what I hear from the motor.
GC 0W-30 F T W!
But so far I'm liking what I hear from the motor.
GC 0W-30 F T W!
05-28-2007, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan
where did you get the oil from?
. Got it all for $5.99 a quart, cheaper than Mobil 1 which is like $6.50. 
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05-29-2007, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Shatterz
I was surprised where I found it. I saw a couple of old dusty bottles on the back shelf at a Pep Boys. Went to the manager and asked if he could order in some. Ordered 1 case just to make sure it was the "made in Germany" stuff (turned out to be). I then asked how much more they had at the warehouse, he said as much as you want! So I got 10 more cases of it coming in on the truck tomorrow morning . Got it all for $5.99 a quart, cheaper than Mobil 1 which is like $6.50.
. Got it all for $5.99 a quart, cheaper than Mobil 1 which is like $6.50.
05-29-2007, 10:34 PM
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They used to sell it here at Autozone but they stopped ordering it very disappointed.. 
been trying to find a place I can order it from with out breaking the bank
been trying to find a place I can order it from with out breaking the bank
05-31-2007, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan
where did you get the oil from?
05-31-2007, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Shatterz
Ordered 1 case just to make sure it was the "made in Germany" stuff (turned out to be)... So I got 10 more cases of it coming in on the truck tomorrow morning
05-31-2007, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Weezzer
Castrol uses the same SKU number for both the GC and the American made 0W-30. As far as they are concerned its the same oil. So until the cases actually arrive and you actually check each case you won't know till then wether they are all American formulation, German/European formulation, or a mixture there of.
10-04-2007, 10:43 PM
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GC Alert Went to Autozone today and found GC 0w30 "made in Germany" The rack was as full as i could see back. I didnt buy it all or hog it all. Autozone on the Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA Across from circuit city. If someone goes to buy save me a quart, i needed 6.5 and i only bought 6.
10-07-2007, 12:52 PM
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might have to try this stuff out. I currently run castrol 5-30 in mine, but will look for the german made stuff next time I change the oil, which will probably be after winter. i dont drive the car much.......