...but NOT with the Elfemeister...and I would question the loyalty of those who change with the colors...sorry, but the Elfemeister owes it to everyone to tell it like it is.quote:
Originally posted by 1maniac:
M05, as far as I know, is the new amber GC that is causing a mild uproar among loyal GC followers.
The very early M05 batch (maybe M0501) is also the green GC. I think the gold GC starts with M0502.quote:
Originally posted by 1maniac:
M05, as far as I know, is the new amber GC that is causing a mild uproar among loyal GC followers.
I believe you are "spot on."quote:
Originally posted by AndyH:
The very early M05 batch (maybe M0501) is also the green GC. I think the gold GC starts with M0502.
No, No 1000 times no.quote:
Originally posted by kttymau:
So are there any other opinions? Is it "too good" to waste on an already bulletproof engine like the Integra?
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Is the 0W-30 range OK for a San Diego summer?
Yes, yes, 1000 times yes
The batch # would indeed point to The Gold--BUT--the visual and olifactory descriptions you give have THE GREEN written all over them! YEP!quote:
Originally posted by Bob A.:
I bought 6 qts. of M0504... about two weeks ago. Just checked the color yesterday and reported my "findings" in a different GC thread on BITOG.
I mentioned that it had a green tinge (hint of a green tint) at the top of the sample I poured in a clear plastic cup. The bulk of the sample was (is) definitely amber. My sample looked the same under flourescent lighting as it did in outdoor, natural lighting.
I assumed I had the new, amber GC, but PSCHOLTE said that with the green tinge it should be the original green stuff.
I sniffed it like a wine steward samples a vintage wine. I didn't think it had a "stinky" (stanky?) aroma as was earlier reported by others to be characteristic of the amber version. To me the oil I bought had a very light, sweet, mint-like aroma.
But what do I know of smells? I've suffered from hay fever for over 40 years -- especially during the months of May and June!!! This year is no exception either.
However, I think the M0504 batch number would indicate that it is the amber GC ?????
ps-s-s-s-st, your secret is safe with us...the Elves promise they won't tell eitherquote:
Originally posted by kttymau:
went back out and looked; all of mine is "M0504"
I stopped in to a couple different AutoZones the last few days, none of them even stocked Syntech 0W30, went back over to the original store where I found it and bought what they had left (6 more quarts). Please don't tell my wife...