GC Question
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What kind of car and engine?
It is only available at Auto Zone.
It is only available at Auto Zone.
I got my GC at Pep Boys, couldn't find it at Autozone.
Originally Posted By: 3oilmat1
My car calls for 5 W30, but that is a non-issue, correct?
Yes, for the most part you can use a 0 weight in place of a 5 weight oil, if that's what you meant.
Keep in mind that GC is a tad thicker at operating temp than most 30 weight oils, I think it's right at 12.1 cst@ 100F whereas most other 30 weights are closer to 10.5.
My car calls for 5 W30, but that is a non-issue, correct?
Yes, for the most part you can use a 0 weight in place of a 5 weight oil, if that's what you meant.
Keep in mind that GC is a tad thicker at operating temp than most 30 weight oils, I think it's right at 12.1 cst@ 100F whereas most other 30 weights are closer to 10.5.
Originally Posted By: 3oilmat1
My car calls for 5 W30, but that is a non-issue, correct?
That is correct. 0W30 can replace any 5W30
My car calls for 5 W30, but that is a non-issue, correct?
That is correct. 0W30 can replace any 5W30
When I had my 01 RX 300,everybody over on Club Lexus was raving about this magic elixir (GC). But when I used it,I noticed poor cold engine performance,and it actually used oil on it. I`m not saying it`s a bad oil by any means. I just think it`s more for Euro vehicles,and certain motor`s.
Ive been using it for the last few oil changes in the Taco. So far so good. I picked up a bunch when AZ had their sale 5 qrts of Syntec and a K&N oil filter for 27.00.
To Answer your original question,
The Non-German Syntec is a good oil, just not up to the same level as the GC.
Would I use it for the "normal" service interval in the handbook? Absolutely.
American made syntec isnt really a great long drain oil, but its got a decent makeup and has shown some good UOA's. Id use it for sure.
The Non-German Syntec is a good oil, just not up to the same level as the GC.
Would I use it for the "normal" service interval in the handbook? Absolutely.
American made syntec isnt really a great long drain oil, but its got a decent makeup and has shown some good UOA's. Id use it for sure.
I doubt whether you'll find "non-German" Syntec 0W-30 anymore, since Castrol has not offered it in years.
I last saw some a few years back.
GC has been good stuff wherever I have used it.
AZ and PB (recently) stock it in the US, with apparently other sources in Canada.
Other retailers can order it for you if you ask.
I only know this because I have asked.
I last saw some a few years back.
GC has been good stuff wherever I have used it.
AZ and PB (recently) stock it in the US, with apparently other sources in Canada.
Other retailers can order it for you if you ask.
I only know this because I have asked.
might want to take a look at a thinner 30wt, Look into the m1 5w30, pennzoil platinum 5w30, or even the castrol edge 5w30.
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