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    Castrol GTX loses sludge superiority appeal

    http://www.imakenews.com/lubritec/e_article001475144.cfm?x=b11,0,w Using a test that explicitly states “No claims can be made based on this (test) document” - nice Castrol, that's thinking with your dipstick!
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    Mobil 1 oil sales

    AutoZone currently has 5 qts of Mobil 1 and a M1 filter for $29 (through July 1). Advance also has a $29 special for 5 qts of certain Mobil 1 versions and a M1 filter through June 24. Has anyone see the new M1 cartridge filters on the shelf at any retailer yet?
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    XOM adds 4 refineries worth of diesel production

    Maybe this will help the price of diesel come down. http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20081216-900554.html?mod=wsjcrmain
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    Castrol GTX gets caught again

    First it was GM catching GTX for changing to a new formulation that didn't meet minimum GM spec in 2007 - DOAH! Now Castrol is dinged for using non-industry-standard test data to make broad-based sludge performance claims - and they apparently used formulations that don't even meet the MB OEM...
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    Synpower doesn't meet min spec for Chryslers

    Non-high-performance Chryslers require an oil that: 1) an API certified oil and 2) also meets MS-6395 - regardless if conventional or syn "Only use API Certified engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler's Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395 contains requirements, not addressed by API...
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    GM uses Mobil Delvac 1300 Super?

    Don't know if many people know that GM has chosen CJ-4 Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 to offer to their dealer network. Mobil is running a $3/gal rebate now as well through the end of April - max of 12 jugs. Mobil Delvac's website has the details.
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    Mobil Delvac 1300 Super $3/jug rebate

    On MobilDelvac.com I stumbled across a new promotion they are going to run March 1 through April - $3 back per gal jug purchased (up to max of 12 jugs or $15 per pail up to 3 pails). Quite a deal for - the #1 selling oil to professional truckers in truck stops - the oil that the 5 largest heavy...
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    Mobil 1 Oil Filter

    The box says 99.2% multi-pass efficient (@ 20 microns I believe). I believe OEM-quality filters (e.g. Motorcraft) are around 89% multi-pass efficient. Someone claimed the 100% paper Supertech filter equal to the M1 filter??? What do we know the differences to be?
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    AutoZone 5 qts Mobil 1 w/M1 Filter Sale - $29.99

    I've seen chatter about the AutoZone Clean 5000/QS sale, but don't recall any discussion about the 5 quarts of Mobil 1 with a Mobil 1 filter for $29.99 sale (essentially a free 99.2% efficient M1 filter). 5 qts of Mobil 1 EP with a M1 filter was $35.99. Sale runs through Jan 9, limit 2 per day.
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