The subject says it all... is G.C. a pure synthetic like Mobil 1 and Amsoil?
G.C. = pure synthetic?
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TO be honest I don't know! But I wanted to get in on this thread so I could see what comes of this.
While there is quite a bit of evidence that points this direction, nobody (except for Castrol) really knows.
Am I missing something?
Another generation is born, and the legend continues..quote:
Originally posted by sdude2k2000:
Am I missing something?
(PS GC is the basis of some comedic relief on this forum, mostly from Psycholte's posts about it's life-giving, luminescent lubricosity. I have spoken too much)
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I've been reading various forums here & all abbreviations used at Bob's site found in sentences are driving me crazy.
I would suggest a locked thread that identifies all the abbreviated lingo used here.... ie .. GC instead of German Castrol. Then there's others like LC and OCI. I think I uncovered around 10 commonly used ones. Take "UOA" for instance! I've read those three letters placed together a thousand times here.... still don't know what three words it translates into.
How about it BOB?
Ooops.. wait a minute! Maybe there isn't any BOB here? Maybe that isn't a human. Maybe it means...
(B)lowback (O)il (B)allistics.... lol
[ December 14, 2004, 12:02 PM: Message edited by: Triple_Se7en ]
I would suggest a locked thread that identifies all the abbreviated lingo used here.... ie .. GC instead of German Castrol. Then there's others like LC and OCI. I think I uncovered around 10 commonly used ones. Take "UOA" for instance! I've read those three letters placed together a thousand times here.... still don't know what three words it translates into.
How about it BOB?
Ooops.. wait a minute! Maybe there isn't any BOB here? Maybe that isn't a human. Maybe it means...
(B)lowback (O)il (B)allistics.... lol
[ December 14, 2004, 12:02 PM: Message edited by: Triple_Se7en ]
I have seen no evidence that GC contains Group I,II, or III basestock.
meaning..?
Can someone link me to a picture of CG 0W-30 that contains pertinant identification info? I tried looking for some at a local autozone a few weeks ago but didn't see anything. But I want to know what to look for. Can anybody recommend GC 0W-30 over M1 0W-40 for an SBC 350 (gen I and II actually)?
You want to look for the RED labeling... NOT the Yellow. And if that's not enough, just flip it over and look for the "Made in Germany" instead of "Made in U.S.A."
Thats what I did.quote:
Originally posted by sdude2k2000:
.... And if that's not enough, just flip it over and look for the "Made in Germany" instead of "Made in U.S.A."
And remember, in the US it is only available at Auto Zone. In Canada it is at Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire?. I will get a pic later if you really want.
Exactly.
But I am still curious as to if anybody really knows the answer to the initial question. Does G.C. follow along the lines of the rest of the Castrol Synthetics (aka - "fake" synthetic)... or does it finally separate itself from that label and make 100% un-deniable synthetic?
But I am still curious as to if anybody really knows the answer to the initial question. Does G.C. follow along the lines of the rest of the Castrol Synthetics (aka - "fake" synthetic)... or does it finally separate itself from that label and make 100% un-deniable synthetic?
I don't think anybody can positivly say which it is, but the UOA seem to show it is Grp 4.quote:
Originally posted by sdude2k2000:
Exactly.
But I am still curious as to if anybody really knows the answer to the initial question. Does G.C. follow along the lines of the rest of the Castrol Synthetics (aka - "fake" synthetic)... or does it finally separate itself from that label and make 100% un-deniable synthetic?
Although the question is a good one and it will solve a bit of curiousity Idon't think it mattters. The proof is in the UOA's. The stuff is proven to work and works well so it could be synthesized chicken poop for all I care.quote:
Originally posted by sdude2k2000:
Exactly.
But I am still curious as to if anybody really knows the answer to the initial question. Does G.C. follow along the lines of the rest of the Castrol Synthetics (aka - "fake" synthetic)... or does it finally separate itself from that label and make 100% un-deniable synthetic?
I haven't used it, but it seems like a good choice if you want a top performing long lasting motor oil, synthetic or not synthetic seems to be more of a symantic argument than a performance issue.
OK, I'll let you "smoke me out." The elves told me to tell you that they have elected to be very tolerant of continued debate over the Elixer of Fervent, but never Frivolous, Fluidity. They believe that the capabilities of the Elixer have spoken through the voice of universal and ubiquitous UOAs...and seek to advise you simply, "We never let an ester fester."
(PS It was tough to get a response from them because many Elves are down with the flu and the Castrol Clan have been helping out the big guy for the holidays...and no I don't mean Warren Sapp.)
(PS It was tough to get a response from them because many Elves are down with the flu and the Castrol Clan have been helping out the big guy for the holidays...and no I don't mean Warren Sapp.)
hehehe! By the same token, there is no conclusive proof it is a G4 or 5! We just don't know.
I proposed collecting money to do a $400 test last year......in fact exactly a year now. I requested $10 a piece, but my idea was shot down with something like "it's the holidays....let's wait until the new year." Maybe this person referred to 2005?!?!?
Sounds like the TLA s are getting to you.
A locked acronym Rosetta Stone is a good idea.
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