Castrol SLX LongTec 0w-30
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What are some other long drain oils in Germany besides Castrol in terms of most popular ?
Mobil System S
Motorex
Aral
Total Fina ELF
Fuchs
or
Panolin click here ?
[ August 25, 2004, 11:37 AM: Message edited by: Motorbike ]
Mobil System S
Motorex
Aral
Total Fina ELF
Fuchs
or
Panolin click here ?
[ August 25, 2004, 11:37 AM: Message edited by: Motorbike ]
Almost every OEM in Europe has a name based oil release system for long oil drain intervals.
Some formulations fulfill more then one Spec, some are taylor made for one single engine. Because of that, these are especially expensive.
In addition, each OEM demands that the oil fulfills ACEA specs.
I can't tell you in general which is the most poular/best/cheapest oil in Germany.
Define your needs, maybe I can do a recommendation. What do you want for what engine? Fuel economy? Long drain? Wear performance? Best value?
Some formulations fulfill more then one Spec, some are taylor made for one single engine. Because of that, these are especially expensive.
In addition, each OEM demands that the oil fulfills ACEA specs.
I can't tell you in general which is the most poular/best/cheapest oil in Germany.
Define your needs, maybe I can do a recommendation. What do you want for what engine? Fuel economy? Long drain? Wear performance? Best value?
My question about brand popularity was in general .
Thanks for the reply though
Thanks for the reply though
Callisa, correct me if I am off base.
From my experience in the European,specifically German, PCMO market there are very FEW DIY oil changes.
Most folks have their services ( including oil changes) done by the dealer or a trusted repair shop and DEPEND heavily on their recommendations.
As long as the car runs well they pay little attention to oil brand unless they are traveling and need to top up.
Terry
From my experience in the European,specifically German, PCMO market there are very FEW DIY oil changes.
Most folks have their services ( including oil changes) done by the dealer or a trusted repair shop and DEPEND heavily on their recommendations.
As long as the car runs well they pay little attention to oil brand unless they are traveling and need to top up.
Terry
Actually there is a very similar internet forum typed in German . I found it a year or so ago but it was very time consuming using the Babel Fish online translater to read the text so I quit going to the website .
SLX is pure PAO? What is SLX GM (LongTec) then?
Thanks!
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