Anyone running Castol Synblend? My Wife and I just purchased a RAV4 V6 which comes with 5 free oil changes. The dealer has used Synblend for years and will use this oil. I'm debating whether or not to just do it myself with PP. Thoughts?
Castrol Synblend
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Will be just fine.
5 free changes aint bad I would use them up in a heart beat.
Since warranty requires oil & filter changes every 5K or 6 months (V-6) let them do it. I see no advantage in switching to PP with such a short change interval not to mention the expense vs free. The oil filter is a bit of a pain on the 3.5l so I let them deal with ours (we have two V-6 RAVs) twice a year.
IMO...it's very good oil. I've only used the SM on some vehicles and no complaints. They are clearing out a lot of Synthetic Blends so if you find a deal...go for it.
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I've seen the Castrol SynBlend on clearance at AAP for $3.95 a quart but only in the 20w-50 weight. I guess some people could use this weight......but it would need to be blended and mixed with lighter weights if I were to use this weight.
Who uses 20w-50 in a current application?
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I've seen the Castrol SynBlend on clearance at AAP for $3.95 a quart but only in the 20w-50 weight. I guess some people could use this weight......but it would need to be blended and mixed with lighter weights if I were to use this weight.
Who uses 20w-50 in a current application?
Since warranty requires oil & filter changes every 5K or 6 months (V-6) let them do it. I see no advantage in switching to PP with such a short change interval not to mention the expense vs free. The oil filter is a bit of a pain on the 3.5l so I let them deal with ours (we have two V-6 RAVs) twice a year.
That all the Acura dealer use!!!!!!!!!!!!
That all the Acura dealer use!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted By: mongo161
IMO...it's very good oil. I've only used the SM on some vehicles and no complaints. They are clearing out a lot of Synthetic Blends so if you find a deal...go for it.
Off topic:
I've seen the Castrol SynBlend on clearance at AAP for $3.95 a quart but only in the 20w-50 weight. I guess some people could use this weight......but it would need to be blended and mixed with lighter weights if I were to use this weight.
Who uses 20w-50 in a current application?
Harley Davidson
IMO...it's very good oil. I've only used the SM on some vehicles and no complaints. They are clearing out a lot of Synthetic Blends so if you find a deal...go for it.
Off topic:
I've seen the Castrol SynBlend on clearance at AAP for $3.95 a quart but only in the 20w-50 weight. I guess some people could use this weight......but it would need to be blended and mixed with lighter weights if I were to use this weight.
Who uses 20w-50 in a current application?
Harley Davidson
Well, I guess you could add the Castrol SynBlend 20w-50 to a OCI with Castrol GTX Bottle 5w-20 with good results.
If you take over 5 quarts of Castrol GTX for your OCI...you could....use the SynBlend as make up oil to fill your sump.
The price of this Castrol SynBlend 20w-50, that I spied at Advance Auto on Clearance, was $2.95 a quart. A lot less $$$$ than the everyday price at other retail stores.
If you take over 5 quarts of Castrol GTX for your OCI...you could....use the SynBlend as make up oil to fill your sump.
The price of this Castrol SynBlend 20w-50, that I spied at Advance Auto on Clearance, was $2.95 a quart. A lot less $$$$ than the everyday price at other retail stores.
Im certainly taking the dealer up on all my free changes using Pennzoil Yellow Bottle...
I wish my dealer used Pennzoil Yellow Bottle but there must be a real good Castrol Rep around here since most of the dealers use it.
I'll change the oil myself a little after 1,000 miles and then let them take over for the free period.
I'll change the oil myself a little after 1,000 miles and then let them take over for the free period.
Try it out
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