What is "German Castrol."
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Originally Posted By: buster
Originally Posted By: bobbydavro
Why does it matter where it's made 'GC' is the same whether it's made in Germany,Belgium or North Korea
LOL North Korea.
Apparently the highest-quality synthetic oil in the world is made in North Korea, using the WTL (wood-to-liquid) technology.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/plugged-in/how-north-korea-fuels-its-military-trucks-with-trees/
Originally Posted By: bobbydavro
Why does it matter where it's made 'GC' is the same whether it's made in Germany,Belgium or North Korea
LOL North Korea.
Apparently the highest-quality synthetic oil in the world is made in North Korea, using the WTL (wood-to-liquid) technology.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/plugged-in/how-north-korea-fuels-its-military-trucks-with-trees/
I think that's just a steam powered truck, Gokhan. They're using wood instead of coal.
The "original" German Castrol was 0W30.
Castrol came out with a 0W40 which was made in Belgium.
Production has switched between the two oils ( or that's what is labled on the bottles and jugs) and 0W40 is now made in Germany and 0W30 is now made in Belgium.
Got it?...clear as mud eh? LOL
Castrol came out with a 0W40 which was made in Belgium.
Production has switched between the two oils ( or that's what is labled on the bottles and jugs) and 0W40 is now made in Germany and 0W30 is now made in Belgium.
Got it?...clear as mud eh? LOL
Originally Posted By: Gokhan
Originally Posted By: buster
Originally Posted By: bobbydavro
Why does it matter where it's made 'GC' is the same whether it's made in Germany,Belgium or North Korea
LOL North Korea.
Apparently the highest-quality synthetic oil in the world is made in North Korea, using the WTL (wood-to-liquid) technology.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/plugged-in/how-north-korea-fuels-its-military-trucks-with-trees/
I have a feeling if GC was made in N. Korea it would be a lot different LOL.
Originally Posted By: buster
Originally Posted By: bobbydavro
Why does it matter where it's made 'GC' is the same whether it's made in Germany,Belgium or North Korea
LOL North Korea.
Apparently the highest-quality synthetic oil in the world is made in North Korea, using the WTL (wood-to-liquid) technology.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/plugged-in/how-north-korea-fuels-its-military-trucks-with-trees/
I have a feeling if GC was made in N. Korea it would be a lot different LOL.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: Nickdfresh
I think he's referring to the fact that many have said that a synthetic 10W-30 is essentially a monograde oil very close to a SAE30 weight...
What ? 10W-30 synthetic is like a monograde without viscosity index improvers ? Seriously ?
I believe I've seen it stated more than once and have heard it elsewhere. I think maybe Pablo said as much, but I'm not sure about that. There maybe some negligible VI, IDK..
Originally Posted By: Nickdfresh
I think he's referring to the fact that many have said that a synthetic 10W-30 is essentially a monograde oil very close to a SAE30 weight...
What ? 10W-30 synthetic is like a monograde without viscosity index improvers ? Seriously ?
I believe I've seen it stated more than once and have heard it elsewhere. I think maybe Pablo said as much, but I'm not sure about that. There maybe some negligible VI, IDK..
Originally Posted By: Scum_Frog
The "original" German Castrol was 0W30.
Castrol came out with a 0W40 which was made in Belgium.
Production has switched between the two oils ( or that's what is labled on the bottles and jugs) and 0W40 is now made in Germany and 0W30 is now made in Belgium.
Got it?...clear as mud eh? LOL
Except original Belgium Castrol was 5W40.
The "original" German Castrol was 0W30.
Castrol came out with a 0W40 which was made in Belgium.
Production has switched between the two oils ( or that's what is labled on the bottles and jugs) and 0W40 is now made in Germany and 0W30 is now made in Belgium.
Got it?...clear as mud eh? LOL
Except original Belgium Castrol was 5W40.
Originally Posted By: buster
Originally Posted By: bobbydavro
Why does it matter where it's made 'GC' is the same whether it's made in Germany,Belgium or North Korea
LOL North Korea.
WE used ta laugh at "made in japan" in 1960s now some the best cameras such as canon and Nikon. seiko watches come from there.
Originally Posted By: bobbydavro
Why does it matter where it's made 'GC' is the same whether it's made in Germany,Belgium or North Korea
LOL North Korea.
WE used ta laugh at "made in japan" in 1960s now some the best cameras such as canon and Nikon. seiko watches come from there.
So true. Was still laughing at "made in Japan" in the 90's. Nowadays some "made in China" are becoming too expensive too...
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And Made in USA too hard to find
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Garak: how long have you run the Delvac in your gasoline engine ?
Originally Posted By: Nickdfresh
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: Nickdfresh
I think he's referring to the fact that many have said that a synthetic 10W-30 is essentially a monograde oil very close to a SAE30 weight...
What ? 10W-30 synthetic is like a monograde without viscosity index improvers ? Seriously ?
I believe I've seen it stated more than once and have heard it elsewhere. I think maybe Pablo said as much, but I'm not sure about that. There maybe some negligible VI, IDK..
Edge 10W30 A5B5 may have negligible VII ....... however US Edge/Syntec 10W30 surely has (more) VII's.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: Nickdfresh
I think he's referring to the fact that many have said that a synthetic 10W-30 is essentially a monograde oil very close to a SAE30 weight...
What ? 10W-30 synthetic is like a monograde without viscosity index improvers ? Seriously ?
I believe I've seen it stated more than once and have heard it elsewhere. I think maybe Pablo said as much, but I'm not sure about that. There maybe some negligible VI, IDK..
Edge 10W30 A5B5 may have negligible VII ....... however US Edge/Syntec 10W30 surely has (more) VII's.
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See that Royal Purple has an SAE30 HDEO in synthetic - anyone using this and if so - for what ?
Originally Posted By: 4WD
And Made in USA too hard to find
The Germans Belgians and North Koreans are probably also of the same mindset and believe if its made elsewhere it must be better and are looking out for this made in the USA Oil.
Hoping this made in the USA Oil is imported it into their own countries.
And Made in USA too hard to find
The Germans Belgians and North Koreans are probably also of the same mindset and believe if its made elsewhere it must be better and are looking out for this made in the USA Oil.
Hoping this made in the USA Oil is imported it into their own countries.
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Originally Posted By: 4WD
Garak: how long have you run the Delvac in your gasoline engine ?
In the G37, I've been running it for over three years.
Garak: how long have you run the Delvac in your gasoline engine ?
In the G37, I've been running it for over three years.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: Nickdfresh
I think he's referring to the fact that many have said that a synthetic 10W-30 is essentially a monograde oil very close to a SAE30 weight...
What ? 10W-30 synthetic is like a monograde without viscosity index improvers ? Seriously ?
Sure- why not? Synthetic oils already have pretty high viscosity indices to begin with, so it's not at all inconceivable that an oil that meets the operating temperature 30 weight standard might also meet the 10w standard at cold temperatures without any assistance from viscosity improvers.
Originally Posted By: Nickdfresh
I think he's referring to the fact that many have said that a synthetic 10W-30 is essentially a monograde oil very close to a SAE30 weight...
What ? 10W-30 synthetic is like a monograde without viscosity index improvers ? Seriously ?
Sure- why not? Synthetic oils already have pretty high viscosity indices to begin with, so it's not at all inconceivable that an oil that meets the operating temperature 30 weight standard might also meet the 10w standard at cold temperatures without any assistance from viscosity improvers.
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Thanks - I read some sheets - looks like a [censored] for stout syn -
started using Delvac synthetic gear oil - industrial strength stuff ...
started using Delvac synthetic gear oil - industrial strength stuff ...
I would consider their gear lube, too, but the quantities are a little large. It's easy to change the differential fluid on the G37, with a drain plug and all, but I would have to be pretty OCD to go through a 5 gallon pail of the stuff.
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