I recently happened upon some M0502 batch GC at Canadian Tire here in Nova Scotia. My car has a 4.2L oil change with filter, but 4.7L dry sump. Would this little left over 0W40 with only 5000km on it be of any concern to me in the switch to GC. I found the 0W40 to be a bit too thick at high RPMs. I'm thinking GC being 12.2 vs 14.3 would flow better. Am I wrong? Or should I just break down and buy my usual M1 10W30 for summer use?
M1 0W40 to GC 0W30
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GC will be thinner than new 0w40, but thicker than the 10w30, so take your pick. Personally, I'd go with the GC due to it's superior addative package and sheer stability.
Yes, a 40wt is always thicker than a 30wt, when new (M1 0w40 vs GC).
Thanks for all the input. I decided to drop in the Gold GC. Went for a little spin afterwards. It is indeed quieter than the M1 when warm. I also notice that my car now runs for redline much easier, with none of the hesitation it used to have. I think I found my new permanent oil.
I'm a GC believer/user now
albeit the GOLD stuff.
Just figure there won't be much difference between it and the green stuff.
[ April 16, 2005, 10:53 PM: Message edited by: luvs2drive ]
I'm a GC believer/user now
Just figure there won't be much difference between it and the green stuff.
[ April 16, 2005, 10:53 PM: Message edited by: luvs2drive ]
Thou shalt not apologize for being a "Gold" fancier.quote:
Originally posted by luvs2drive:
Thanks for all the input. I decided to drop in the Gold GC. Went for a little spin afterwards. It is indeed quieter than the M1 when warm. I also notice that my car now runs for redline much easier, with none of the hesitation it used to have. I think I found my new permanent oil.
I'm a GC believer/user nowalbeit the GOLD stuff.
Hey Luvs2drive why not switch again to Esso XD-3 0w30 since you have access to it and it's only $4 a liter. I am this week. i will be doing an UOA on the GC also.
Well, it's far too difficult to get my hands on Esso XD-3 0W30 for one. The other is that I think the Zinc and Phos levels are too high for my liking, it isa afterall designed first for diesels.
GC is easy to get at Wal-Mart/Canadian Tire, and should be easier on the emissions systems.
GC is easy to get at Wal-Mart/Canadian Tire, and should be easier on the emissions systems.
Well, on my return trip from Nova Scotia I picked back up a little of my fuel economy. All in all a very nice oil this Gold GC. I'll use it one more time before I get an analysis due to the mix being diluted with Mobil 1 by just over a half a liter.
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