I have green GC in My 2001 Old's Alero now & this oil is GREAT! Winter is approaching % reading that the GC is heavier than the stated 0w30 & I generally use 5w30.... has anyone run this oil in the winter & how is the cold start-up flow rate compared to a 5w30 as it gets cold here in Buffalo,NY..... Thanks
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matrass.... Your weather is probably similar to over here in Buffalo. The Alero has a 2.4L and was using Walmart SuperTech Synthetic (no problems) then switched to Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30 and the motor had a knock to it from the M1.....switched to GC this spring and what a GREAT oil!!Thanks for the reply as from what I heard the GC was heavier than the stated 0/30 so thus the question,& yes,I have a hoard of GC in My garage and i blame it to this Forum!!!!%$$#@#$
GC is not heavier than the stated 0w-30. However, it is one of the thicker 30-weight oils...close to being a 40-weight, but still within the viscosity range of a 30-weight.
Okay...Great,thanks for the clarification. It's GC in the winter for Me!
Triple_Se7en ...BITOG is contagious & expensive "but I love it!" My car has never run as great as it does now with the GC "The Elves are working hard" My garage is 300ft below the ground on a highly guarded government facility...You are welcome!!
The old Double Vanos freezer test reveals GC to be a great cold ambient flowing oil. Use with confidence!
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Where's your garage freeze? What side of the garage is your stash on? I don't want to knock over anything in the dark - you know!
Leave your side door open please! I'll leave a cash-filled envelope for full oil value on the work bench there.
Leave your side door open please! I'll leave a cash-filled envelope for full oil value on the work bench there.
matrass.... Your weather is probably similar to over here in Buffalo. The Alero has a 2.4L and was using Walmart SuperTech Synthetic (no problems) then switched to Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30 and the motor had a knock to it from the M1.....switched to GC this spring and what a GREAT oil!!Thanks for the reply as from what I heard the GC was heavier than the stated 0/30 so thus the question,& yes,I have a hoard of GC in My garage and i blame it to this Forum!!!!%$$#@#$
yes the weather here does suck in the winter, not quite as bad as you have it though. have to admit GC can be fun to search for.
yes the weather here does suck in the winter, not quite as bad as you have it though. have to admit GC can be fun to search for.
Running GC all year long in my Grand AM with 3400-series V6 engine & (just started for) my Mom's Sunfire GT with 2.4L Twin Cam I4 engine.
No problems last winter in my Grand AM.
Even at -25°C/-13°F range.
No problems last winter in my Grand AM.
Even at -25°C/-13°F range.
Yes! Expedient:
The Gold is as good of oil as the green is and was.
Use it with complete confidience.
The Gold is as good of oil as the green is and was.
Use it with complete confidience.
No, German Castrol is only available as a 0W-30.
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