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Where do you guys get the info on the CAS numbers on the MSDS on oils. After finding that Valv uses group 1 in their HM oils, makes me want to be a little more observant on what I purchase. THanks in advance Greg Harrison

Got a new Camry. WIfe drives a lot, mostly long trips. Would the MC 5-20 or perhaps the new reformulated Havoline fill the bill. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance Greg Harrison

While perusing the Chevron site I noticed some interesting facts. I have read on this board that Chevron Supreme and Delo 400 are Group ll+ basestocks. After reading the info on the Chevron site I would queston that although I probably don't know enough to even discuss this. Here is the...

I just read in the latest PM that the new Jeep small diesel requires synth.oil and 6250 mile oil changes. I wonder if the synth part is accurate. I would assume the new diesel oil is required due to the relatively low oil change interval and the fact it uses a particulate trap. Jeep claims the...

After posting my question about oil for an 07 2.4 Camry, you guys scared the h?LL out of me about using thin oil! I think I will try PP 5-30 with 2 OZ. of SX-UP per quart for the first change. Only in America do we trade mileage for long lived engines! All jokes aside we do see good 20 weight...

Mola, as an aside to my previous question to the forum about my wife's new Camry requiring 5-20 oil. I am interested in SX-up but want to be careful about cat poisoning. What oil would you recommend along with what dose of SX-up. Nothing like putting someone on the spot is there? This is a new...

Well, Toyota's move to some 5-20 specs, as in my wifes new Camry means I must desert my beloved GC Gold in that car. At least until warranty is over with. I am looking for the replacement but don't think any oil could find the place in my car's motor that GC has. I am so sad! GregH

Alright , my love affair with GC is over as the wife's new car calls for 5-20 or 0-20. Guys rack your brains and tell me what you think about the new oils. TO be honest with some of the weak adds we see I sort of scared of the new oils. Thought about either PP or Motorcraft 5-20, heck even...

Not being one to mix different oils in usual practice I have a problem. I have 7 quarts of Schaeffer's 15-40 but need 8. I think that the best oil with a similar add package is Delo 400. WHat says the folks here at the BITOG? GregH

In some of the older post there was some discussion that magnesium in the oil caused an abrasive deposit and the calcium was non abrasive. Is that a rumor or what? It is evident that Castrol must not think so or would they have removed some ca and added mag? Just wondering GregH

The GC is getting low in my area. I found 10 quarts this week. Most were 412 or so but found 0233 that was green also. Most dates were 01xx or 0521. Don't know how long the GC will hold out. Noticed somethinge else. It has been said the base oils are the same with the GC and the new stuff but...

I guess I have finally forgiven Castrol for their deceptive practices, what business doesn't do that anyway. Am now using GC but when it is gone what about their 5w30 in the 5 quart jugs that says Full Synthetic and still is listed for all the good specs. Is it or not synthetic and with all the...

Here is a theoretical question. If 132 is such a good product, it would seem that Schaeffer would use it to create a super oil. I am not a skeptic as I have just ordered some to use with LC to make the Mola brew. Just thinkin out loud. GregH

Butler has changed since the untimely demise of our beloved Mark Mathis. Just received my report bak and the glaring issue was not flagged. Here is the report Cu 2 Fe 11 Pb 232 Al 3 Si 11 Na 225 K 1 Mo 121 B 23 Ca 1768 Mg 9 P 583 Zn 702 No oil Visc listed. ANyway the Pb was not flagged. Last...

Allright guys, You have made me curious about the green stuff and after a bunch of looking found several bottles of the M04 variety. But to make this work I have to figure a way to get the wifey to go for it because I want to buy up all I can. She drives a lot in her job. The car is a 2002 Camry...

It seems that some think LC and FP are overhyped and yet others think it is great stuff. Well I ordered a gallon today and will try it out as soon as my next oil change is due. I bought a quart of FP and will try it in my herbicide sprayer that has a partially gummed up carb. Hope this stuff...

Baaaad report. All not reported are 0. Fe 14 PB 705 Sn 1 Al 4 Si 18 Na 216 K 1 Mo 115 B 25 Ca 2071 Mg 11 P 668 Sb 2 Zn 798 Visc 100 C 9.7 Oil was 5w30 as new. Neg antifreeze and Neg Fuel Dilution! Me thinks a new sample needs pulling after checking the intake plumbing. What thinks the MOB? With...

I did not know the proper place to put this so here it is. After suffering thru many bouts of crappy customer service as I know you all have , Butler Labs has gone out of their way to assist me. After some issues with Pay Pal and E-bay I emailed Mr. Mathis my poor opinion of the E-bay solution...

Not sure where to post this so here it is. I just recieved some exceptional customer service from Butler labs and wanted to share it. I ordered 2 analysis kits on Ebay but screwed up and ordered as 2 separate ordered. Of course was charged double shipping. I don't like E-bay anyway and...

FWIW, Just emailed Mr. Mathis at Butler labs, got a very prompt reply and he took the time to answer some questions for me. The analysis is 12.00 without TBN, add 10.00 for TBN, he advised that much could be gleaned from the info without the TBN test in most cases. I will try them, less money...