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  1. Nuclear_42

    Subaru CVT-3 Blue Fluid

    I agree! Not really a fan of dirty fluids on a chain system.
  2. Nuclear_42

    Subaru cvt maintenance

    Here is PN for individual quarts!
  3. Nuclear_42

    Subaru CVT-3 Blue Fluid

    The CVt-3 was as blue as a Subaru logo. The old fluid I’d say was a green/ turquoise.
  4. Nuclear_42

    Subaru CVT-3 Blue Fluid

    Performed the service today. 2021 Outback 2.5L. I used about 4.5 quarts total. My CVT has phrase “CVT-3” embossed onto the housing. However, the fluid was green color when drained. Anyone else have a similar experience? I’m assuming the blue fluid over time with oxidation/ heat will fade in...
  5. Nuclear_42

    Does Castrol need better products or marketing?

    I recently started using Castrol. I was just looking into the rebrand options and noticed the Gold Edge EP 0W-20 was basically a Euro spec which happens to be Dexos approved. That alone made me switch. Locally the Black Edge has been selling a lot at wally world. 20k miles claims for $24.99 is...
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    2020 Acura RDX, Valvoline 5-30 R&P, 4500 miles

    Seems like you just want to prove how superior VW is. When you say questionable what’s your basis? What’s the downsides to other auto makers 3-5%. The wear numbers are very very low even with low viscosity.
  7. Nuclear_42

    2020 Acura RDX, Valvoline 5-30 R&P, 4500 miles

    Questionable engineering? Some dilute more than others. Even with 5% dilution most reports show perfect wear numbers. Your comparing Toyota with mostly uses multi port injection not the same animal. Last I spoke with Polaris oil lab specialist they assured me 3-5% dilution is the norm and...
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    2020 Acura RDX, Valvoline 5-30 R&P, 4500 miles

    Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s working out great. A strong eurospec 0w-20 or regular 0/5-30 will be fine. I’d say it’s ok to just do 5k intervals and not worry about. FRAM FE is great!
  9. Nuclear_42

    2020 Acura RDX, Valvoline 5-30 R&P, 4500 miles

    What do you mean in 20 years ago? Pretty much most DI vehicles especially turbo models have been doing this since creation. I'm sorry but if you really think 4-5% is excessive than you've been living under a rock for the past 5 years.
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    2020 Acura RDX, Valvoline 5-30 R&P, 4500 miles

    This has been the norm in DI vehicles with as little as 1.5-2k. 4-5% is ok.
  11. Nuclear_42

    Havoline Life Long 0W-20

    Nobody here can tell you exactly how the oil will perform. If it meets the OEM spec then it will be fine for OEM intervals period. You need to do a oil sample and create your own data. Halvoline has been around for a long time. Even though it’s not as popular I don’t really hear any negatives...
  12. Nuclear_42

    Post your latest oil change

    2024 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L 7.1k miles on truck. 3.2k mile on Oil. out: M1 EP 0w-20 Oil in: Castrol Edge EP 0w-20 20k formula Filter old/ new Fram Endurance
  13. Nuclear_42

    Castrol Edge Extended Performance 0W20

    Well tonight the machine has been baptized with Castrol EP 20k. Definitely a considerable improvement on cold starts as far as valvetrain chatter.
  14. Nuclear_42

    Castrol Edge Extended Performance 0W20

    I believe it’s only needed if you change the base oil.
  15. Nuclear_42

    Castrol Edge Extended Performance 0W20

    Definitely not fraud. They offered a full refund with a return or 30% off I kept the oil. That’s fair.
  16. Nuclear_42

    Castrol Edge Extended Performance 0W20

    I contacted Amazon about the situation. I was offered 30% refund which I accepted. Brought the total price down to $6.12/ QT out the door (including taxes fees etc). Roughly the equivalent of $30.63 for a 5 quart. Not to bad because Walmart selling Jugs for $29.99 online and the 6 pack...
  17. Nuclear_42

    Castrol Edge Extended Performance 0W20

    I'm a first time Castrol user. This is what I received. New 25k formula has Jaguar certs. However looks like the MB spec is tougher.
  18. Nuclear_42

    Castrol Edge Extended Performance 0W20

    Customer service has confirmed that all the Edge oils have been reformulated with Molybdenum and removed the titanium.
  19. Nuclear_42

    Castrol Edge Extended Performance 0W20

    I sent email to Castrol USA in hopes of clarification on the formulation. The Data sheet for the 20k Edge EP and UK C5 Edge look Identical. No 25k mile datasheet available.
  20. Nuclear_42

    Castrol Edge Extended Performance 0W20

    Did Castrol customer service tell you directly?
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