GC 0-30
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sorry WI... Didn't mean to hog all the GC!! You many want to hit some of the other AZ in WI. The one in Stevens point only has the yellow label left.
Hey it's my fault for
I was in there last week and they didn't know about the sale and I couldn't get it to ring up right, didn't know you had to subtotal at the time. Actually, I recounted my stash and I got 6 more quarts than I thought, so I'm good for 7 changes and change. As good as GC seems to be, I hate to get too much of it and not be able to try the next "wonder oil"
The yellow label was the old design. As of yet, I haven't seen and SM yellow labeled Castrol Syntec. Considering the SM is fairly new, I'd bet that, once again, the AZ clerk was trying to act like he knew what he was talking about, but doing a terrible job.
But, they also said:
"You can rest assured that Castrol SYNTEC 0w-30 available in North America, is the exact same product as Castrol SYNTEC 0w-30 manufactured in Germany. "
out of curiosity, does anyone know what color the north american stuff is?
if its elixir green, maybe it is the same stuff.
if its elixir green, maybe it is the same stuff.
Another question:
Is the current (not the old stock) North American Syntec 0w30 red or yellow labeled?
FWIW, I have not seen ANY North American Syntec 0w30 in my area. It's all GC.
, BUT, I am ultra-paranoid that A.Z. is going to yank it from their shelves soon.
I'll miss you when you're gone, GC.
Is the current (not the old stock) North American Syntec 0w30 red or yellow labeled?
FWIW, I have not seen ANY North American Syntec 0w30 in my area. It's all GC.
I'll miss you when you're gone, GC.
The current American made Syntec 0W30 is green, as well. Also, the bottles are red label, which makes it hard to differentiate from the German made.
Just look for "Made in Germany" on the back. I got the last of the GC (only 6 quarts) at AutoZone here for $3.99/Qt. It rang $5.39 at the register, but I just waited until it rang at the sale price.
Just look for "Made in Germany" on the back. I got the last of the GC (only 6 quarts) at AutoZone here for $3.99/Qt. It rang $5.39 at the register, but I just waited until it rang at the sale price.
Thanks for that info. Since you say it's green like GC, & Castrol tells me both GC & NA Syntec 0w30 are exactly the same, I have no problems using American made Syntec 0w30. If it's the same stuff, I couldn't care less where it's made.
Are you sure? I got a few N.A. Syntec and they are NOT GREEN! There are two version of N.A. made Syntec, one is exactly the same with GC bottle (w/o made in Germany) and one with yellow label!quote:
Originally posted by Grossomotto:
The current American made Syntec 0W30 is green, as well. Also, the bottles are red label, which makes it hard to differentiate from the German made.
Just look for "Made in Germany" on the back. I got the last of the GC (only 6 quarts) at AutoZone here for $3.99/Qt. It rang $5.39 at the register, but I just waited until it rang at the sale price.
Well, for $1/qt, it is fine!
Well I just drove the 30 miles round trip....bought one quart of 0-30 Castrol Synthetic...yellow labeled 0-30...it ain't green...Is it (GC 0-30) really all that much better to justify all of this? Better say than 0-40 Mobil1 or Amsoil/Red Line/Royal Purple etc? Thank you all for your e-mails and offers to send me this stuff...I humbly observe...this is silly! It (0-30GC) cannot be so much better that it can justify all of this effort and confusion. And for the record...That e-mail from Castrol did not give me a nice warm fuzzy at all...The legend grows......
I will check my Georgetown Autozone tomorrow for you. Need to look for some Chevron ATF
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Quoted from Castrol by Wavinwayne:
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Products may vary in raw materials as a result of the regional production facility.
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Evidence enough for me that the German made Syntec 0W-30 is probably different than the N.A. made product.
While I have no doubt that the N.A. made product is one of very good quality is seems the GC 0W-30 must be a superior product.
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Products may vary in raw materials as a result of the regional production facility.
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Evidence enough for me that the German made Syntec 0W-30 is probably different than the N.A. made product.
While I have no doubt that the N.A. made product is one of very good quality is seems the GC 0W-30 must be a superior product.
A couple of weeks ago I went to my local AZ to empty my oil container.I noticed a few cases of GC stocked behind the oil rack.They also had about 20 qts. on the rack.So,anyone who wants it bad enough,travel to Seffner,Florida AZ.
Hey, next time you come to Houston stop by in Katy, both of them here have plenty.
You have PM.
I'm going to quote a prvious post that I answered you first question with.
If it's yellow, let it mellow
Yes I read your post and understood thank you. I was commenting on the post(s) and letter from Castrol
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