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    Post your latest oil change

    2000 Honda Civic SiR Pennzoil Platinum 10W30 Napa Gold filter
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    -26C start today.....

    Originally Posted By: StevieC Car start right up this morning, with only a bit of lifter ticking in the first 2-3 seconds then it was quiet. Not hard to crank over at all... Same here @ -25C this morning. Thanks to the new battery + 5W30 PP.
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    Difficult choice - Esso XD3 vs. Mobil 1 0W30

    I'm afraid not (not for Hondas, Toyotas, and lower-end models of other brands).
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    Which oil would you use?

    Esso 0W30 XD-3. Rationale: - it is a full synthetic (PAO basestock) - it is much more affordable/cheaper than other synthetics (e.g., Mobil 1, GC) FYI: Esso XD-3 Product Data Sheet Esso Bulk Distributors in Atlantic Canada
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    Will GC increase or decrease gas mileage?

    Ditto. I noticed no change in mileage when I went from Mobil 1 5W30/10W10 to GC, and from GC to 0W40 Lubro Moly (now) in my 4-cylinder B16A2 Civic.
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    GC for new Subaru Forester?

    But Joe1 didn't mention if he's a 2.0X (N/A SOHC) or 2.0XT/2.5XT (Turbo DOHC).
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    GC vs. M1 (for real this time)

    I'm interested in knowing what generation/trim your Civic is. My 2000 SiR has/had been "lubricated" by M1 5W30/10W30 (4800km - 75000km), GC (75000 km - 85000 km), and 0W40 Lubro Moly (85000 km - now). Honestly, I haven't noticed any "significant" difference in terms of mileage or performance...
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    Castrol Syntec's origins

    American Refining Group, Inc. (ARG)
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    M1 5w-20 in canada?

    Walmart and Canadian Tire.
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    Filter Poll cont...How often do you change yours?

    00 Civic SiR | NAPA Gold 1334 | 7000 KM.
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    What if there was no more GC?

    I'll try Esso 0W30 XD-3 or revert to Mobil 1 if my stock of GC (current stock = 40 Litres ) can't be replenished any more.
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    NAPA GOLD 1334 in Canada

    Hi all, I just bought 2 NAPA Gold 1334 from one of those NAPA stores. Obviously, they were made in Canada (" Made in Canada for/pour/para UAP Inc. Montreal, Quebec H1N 2B3") and shrink wrapped. I wonder if Canadian NAPA Gold are the same as their American counterparts (structurally) and they...
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    To all recent Honda Owners- At what mileage did you change your factory fill?

    2000 Civic SiR (B16A2): - Factory fill dumped at 4800 km (~= 2983 miles); Used M1 5W30 in the winter & M1 10W30 in the summer between 4800 km to 78000 km on the odometer. (negligible consumption -> about 100 mL max. every 6000-7000 km depending on frequency of VTEC engagement) - have just...
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    Has Anyone Become Brand Loyal?

    Yes, I used to be a loyal "die-hard" Mobil 1 user... But just switched to German Syntec (Castrol) last month for this Canadian winter.
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    castrol 0w30- (cg) new formula made in usa

    Yes, I can attest to that. I paid $6.99 for 25 "1L" at Canadian Tire last month & $7.12 for 12 "1L" at Walmart last week.
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    Response from Castrol on GC

    Same logic! NA Castrol Syntec is a full synthetic, whether it is Group III or not.
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    Thinking about taking the GC plunge

    As a long-time M1 user (5000-6000 km OCI with 5W30 in winter and 10W30 in summer), I was a bit hesitant in switching to German Syntec. Thanks to Patman's outstanding UOA's on his Corvette & Civic, I've decided to stock up my garage with GCs (about 25 as of yesterday) and took the GC plunge 2...
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    98 Acura Integra GSR VTEC 80,000 miles. Oil Suggestions?

    Genuine Honda MTL, IMHO. More info: http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=000664
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    GC-- Cold Starts and Short Trips

    There are lots of GC at a few Walmart's I've been to. Too bad the price has increased from CAN$6.66 to CAN$7.12 per litre...
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