Castrol Syntec-non German
- Thread starter honda761
- Start date
- Status
I used it for about 250,000 of the 300,000 miles I put on my 89 Toyota 4X4. I used the 10W-30 and a 7,500 OCI and had 0 oil related problems. I have since seen the light
and joined the ranks of the Amsoil faithfull.
I have used it and would not hesitate if it cost less than PP or M1 but most times it does not so no special reason for me to use it. If you use it great it is good oil.
But if you can get the GREEN Castrol, you'd have it MADE! Didn't the GC add twenty horsepower?
imo, 20 weight oil negates one of the main advantages of synth oil, cold/cool flow. imo if using 20 weight, just get a good dino oil.
Recently I was at my local AutoZone and, on the shelves of oil, there was Castrol Syntec 0W30 but, it didn't say made in Germany! I found this very surprising.
Originally Posted By: Gregory
Could be some old stock.
The local AZ in my area has the made in Germany on the back of the bottle, near the API symbol.
!
THAT'S the stuff! GC!
Could be some old stock.
The local AZ in my area has the made in Germany on the back of the bottle, near the API symbol.
!
THAT'S the stuff! GC!
I picked up some Syntec 5W-20 / GC 0W-30 during one of the AutoZone promotions awhile back. The Syntec 5W-20 is being used along with a Mobil 1 filter in my wife's 06 VUE, while the GC will be used on my Volvo wagon.
Originally Posted By: Gregory
Could be some old stock.
The local AZ in my area has the made in Germany on the back of the bottle, near the API symbol.
This AZ store in my area has a very fast turnover of motor oils including GC. I have always seen the GC there before until now! This lot of bottles does not say(that I can find on the bottles) Made In Germany. Im very supprised because it is 0W30 SYNTEC.
Could be some old stock.
The local AZ in my area has the made in Germany on the back of the bottle, near the API symbol.
This AZ store in my area has a very fast turnover of motor oils including GC. I have always seen the GC there before until now! This lot of bottles does not say(that I can find on the bottles) Made In Germany. Im very supprised because it is 0W30 SYNTEC.
I am using it now in my 4.7 Dodge Durango. No complaints. Now that the weather is getting warm I am using 4 quarts GTX and 2 to 3 quarts of SYNTEC. Runs smooth with 122,000+ miles. I drive 100+ miles a day all highway so I do my OCi's at 5K.
i just recently drained Syntec 5W-30 from my Mom's 2000 Mercury Cougar. it was in for 12,500 miles.
i know... thats alot!
waiting on the blackstone kit to send sample for UOA. should be interesting.
i know... thats alot!
waiting on the blackstone kit to send sample for UOA. should be interesting.
Syntec would be considered a second tier Synthetic. Does not meet GM4718m for example. M1 would be a far better choice, or Penz Plat.
judging strictly by the "feel" i would say i like PP better already. after draining that syntec out of my Mom's Merc Cougar i went ahead and gave it a fresh fill of PP. the car felt smoother right away. but thats just feel. will know for sure which one does better after UOA's.
- Status
Similar threads
