Where to Buy German Castrol 10w40 in houston?

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Old 01-10-2007, 05:31 PM
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Default Where to Buy German Castrol 10w40 in houston?

well, doesnt have to be 40 but I live by bellaire, and it is extremely hard to find for some reason.

Someone know who has them?
Old 01-10-2007, 06:21 PM
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why do you need that oil for?
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it's been tested to be the best oil to run in our cars, well our engines.
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i found only 0W-30 GC, went ahead and got it..

I have a story for you guys..

I walked in there got my oil and stuff went to the register and this guy was there I asked him "Is that your Mach out there?" He said "yup!". I went to say "Hey thats a really nice car, blah blah". Just for ***** and giggles i asked if he wanted to trade(wasnt serious) he said "What do you got?", i told him i had a "Cammed 99 WS6", he comes back at me saying "Ya right its a Mach 1! they have 400hp"

I then asked "You wanna run me" he said that GM technology was no where near as close as Fords 4V motor. I said 4V's have been around for a while. "Obviously you have never heard of a LS1 before..later man"

He then says "I gotta a buddy that will race you, its a 96 Mustang with a 454 big block! with 780hp" ....I said "I didnt think they could fit a big block motor in those sn95s" Then he goes "sn95? I meant 93!". I told him i love foxbody's, then he said "No, its a 93!".

I just went ahead let out a big sigh and said maybe some other time, goodnight.

I try not to belittle ppl, but that was comical and thought yall would enjoy that lil story.
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Yea, thats some funny **** right there.
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all the BMW oils are german castrol blends. So you can definately find it at a bimmer dealer, however its like 7-9 bucks a quart. Unless your bro works in the service dept. Though I still use mobil 1.

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Talk to your regular parts house....Napa, ect. and see if they can source it for you...
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I found it at Autozone for 5.99 a qt, not to shabby id say!
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O'Reilly usually stocks it as well, the 0W30 that is.
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yeah, the 0w-30 is what you are looking for. i've never seen it at o'reilly's near me, just autozone. just make sure you check that its the german formula, not the US formula
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I got this syntec that says "European Formula" on the front and says "MADE IN GERMANY" on the back. Is this not GC?? I opened it up and It was a Gold clear color


Bottom read "M601"
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Originally Posted by Shinerbock07
i found only 0W-30 GC, went ahead and got it..

I have a story for you guys..

I walked in there got my oil and stuff went to the register and this guy was there I asked him "Is that your Mach out there?" He said "yup!". I went to say "Hey thats a really nice car, blah blah". Just for ***** and giggles i asked if he wanted to trade(wasnt serious) he said "What do you got?", i told him i had a "Cammed 99 WS6", he comes back at me saying "Ya right its a Mach 1! they have 400hp"

I then asked "You wanna run me" he said that GM technology was no where near as close as Fords 4V motor. I said 4V's have been around for a while. "Obviously you have never heard of a LS1 before..later man"

He then says "I gotta a buddy that will race you, its a 96 Mustang with a 454 big block! with 780hp" ....I said "I didnt think they could fit a big block motor in those sn95s" Then he goes "sn95? I meant 93!". I told him i love foxbody's, then he said "No, its a 93!".

I just went ahead let out a big sigh and said maybe some other time, goodnight.

I try not to belittle ppl, but that was comical and thought yall would enjoy that lil story.
Awwwww. What a nice guy Travis is! - to not verbally assault the guy in public.
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Originally Posted by Shinerbock07
I got this syntec that says "European Formula" on the front and says "MADE IN GERMANY" on the back. Is this not GC?? I opened it up and It was a Gold clear color


Bottom read "M601"
That's the correct one, as long as it says "Made in Germany."

Originally Posted by slayer_taunu
yeah, the 0w-30 is what you are looking for. i've never seen it at o'reilly's near me, just autozone. just make sure you check that its the german formula, not the US formula
Strange, both O'Reilly stores near me carry it. Must be a local thing where people are requesting it more, so they stock it.
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
Awwwww. What a nice guy Travis is! - to not verbally assault the guy in public.
lol I know, i was just getting ready to throw the 411 on him!
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I've been able to find it at Autozone, but I usually go to O'Reily's and they don't have it. Prob. going to have them(O'Reily's) order it for me again along w/some Royal purple gear lube when I go back in there.
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it's a waste of time

i tried all those amsoil, and german castrol oils... its just easier to pick up good ol mobil 1
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I'll stick to mobil 1, i get the 5 quart at walmart for 22, then buy another quart for 5 bucks, comes out to 4.50 a quart verus $6 a quart at autozone/oreilly/pepboys



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