Where to buy Castrol 0W-30 in CA east bay/San Francisco area
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Thank you very much for the explanation, suggestions, and supplemental reading Tuned...I will try to get ahold of some GC 0W-30 this weekend...but that Costco deal for Mobil1 5W-30 seems tempting...but I think my "baby" deserves the best...since I know what's real and best for it now when it comes to oil haha...thanks again Tuned and everyone else for the info!
and I will go out for that Autozone sale...but seeing that the nearest Autozone is in the next town 15 minutes away...and is probably the only Autozone for a 25mile or 50 mile radius...I think they will be out seeing how some people have already reported seeing empty shelves for these!!
and I will go out for that Autozone sale...but seeing that the nearest Autozone is in the next town 15 minutes away...and is probably the only Autozone for a 25mile or 50 mile radius...I think they will be out seeing how some people have already reported seeing empty shelves for these!!
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Just call ahead so you won't waste your time and gas.
Correct me if I am wrong, with current AZ sale, cost per quart is the same as the 6 pack M1 at Costco. Also if you can find the older SL rated Mobil 1 (one with rectangular instead of the ribbed bottle) from Napa Auto Parts , grab those since they are mainly PAO based. SL rated M1 is the only one I will ever buy from Mobil, if I want to buy a Group III oil, I will buy the cheaper Pennzoil Platinum.
FYI, official Japan Mobil web stated "PAO+ Hydroprocessed" for 5w-30 and 10w-30 weights. Hydroprocessed means highly re-refined oil from petroleum crude.
http://www.mobil1.jp/products_mobil1.html
Correct me if I am wrong, with current AZ sale, cost per quart is the same as the 6 pack M1 at Costco. Also if you can find the older SL rated Mobil 1 (one with rectangular instead of the ribbed bottle) from Napa Auto Parts , grab those since they are mainly PAO based. SL rated M1 is the only one I will ever buy from Mobil, if I want to buy a Group III oil, I will buy the cheaper Pennzoil Platinum.
FYI, official Japan Mobil web stated "PAO+ Hydroprocessed" for 5w-30 and 10w-30 weights. Hydroprocessed means highly re-refined oil from petroleum crude.
http://www.mobil1.jp/products_mobil1.html
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I just finished an oil change and put in the GC. I like it. Runs very smooth and silky. I'm a believer in GC. We'll see how holds up after a few 1000 miles.
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Lexmex also reported silky smooth feel after he switched to GC. Fresh oil and PAO's better viscosity before engine reaches operating temperature may contribute to the smoothness.
I think Lexmex is the first to try GC on this forum, he should have the most miles on oil.
My RX has 800 miles since I changed to GC, my car feels similiar to when I used the old Mobil 1 SL rated 5w-20 and 0w-20 oil: better power and less drag due to GC's lower temperature viscosity compared to other 30 weight oil.
FYI, someone just posted a GC Virgin Oil Analysis, manufactured on 3/23/07. Looks solid, I like the high TBN and flash point for additional high temperature protection for 1mz-fe.
GC VOA
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...e=0#Post856707
Mobil 1 VOAs
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=836437
I think Lexmex is the first to try GC on this forum, he should have the most miles on oil.
My RX has 800 miles since I changed to GC, my car feels similiar to when I used the old Mobil 1 SL rated 5w-20 and 0w-20 oil: better power and less drag due to GC's lower temperature viscosity compared to other 30 weight oil.
FYI, someone just posted a GC Virgin Oil Analysis, manufactured on 3/23/07. Looks solid, I like the high TBN and flash point for additional high temperature protection for 1mz-fe.
GC VOA
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...e=0#Post856707
Mobil 1 VOAs
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=836437
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Lexmex also reported silky smooth feel after he switched to GC. Fresh oil and PAO's better viscosity before engine reaches operating temperature may contribute to the smoothness.
I think Lexmex is the first to try GC on this forum, he should have the most miles on oil.
My RX has 800 miles since I changed to GC, my car feels similiar to when I used the old Mobil 1 SL rated 5w-20 and 0w-20 oil: better power and less drag due to GC's lower temperature viscosity compared to other 30 weight oil.
FYI, someone just posted a GC Virgin Oil Analysis, manufactured on 3/23/07. Looks solid, I like the high TBN and flash point for additional high temperature protection for 1mz-fe.
GC VOA
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...e=0#Post856707
Mobil 1 VOAs
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=836437
I think Lexmex is the first to try GC on this forum, he should have the most miles on oil.
My RX has 800 miles since I changed to GC, my car feels similiar to when I used the old Mobil 1 SL rated 5w-20 and 0w-20 oil: better power and less drag due to GC's lower temperature viscosity compared to other 30 weight oil.
FYI, someone just posted a GC Virgin Oil Analysis, manufactured on 3/23/07. Looks solid, I like the high TBN and flash point for additional high temperature protection for 1mz-fe.
GC VOA
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...e=0#Post856707
Mobil 1 VOAs
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=836437
Stilll, very silky smooth. My RX has been sitting for a week (and no track tonight as I just got back). I have about 2,000 miles or so on it now and still no problems to report and no consumption issues. Runs like a champ.
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I just picked up 7 quarts of GC when I visited my parent since I cleaned up inventory of my local Autozone. I have a little stash for 6 oil changes or three summers, now if you think I am crazy over a good oil, take a look at what this guy did.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...0&fpart=1&vc=1
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...0&fpart=1&vc=1
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I just picked up 7 quarts of GC when I visited my parent since I cleaned up inventory of my local Autozone. I have a little stash for 6 oil changes or three summers, now if you think I am crazy over a good oil, take a look at what this guy did.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...0&fpart=1&vc=1
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...0&fpart=1&vc=1
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At least BMW has it here in quantity, but extremely expensive at roughly $30 USD/liter. I told my father to hoard when he finds it.
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Well I bought 20 quarts at two stores in my area (Roseville CA) good price at $4.49 per quart. Havent tried it yet, trying to decide between the truck or the RX
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Welcome to the GC/RX300 club, IMHO, hot Sacramento summer + 1mzfe engine makes GC almost a given for RX. If ever give it a try, let us know your experience.
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dfish,
Three UOAs for us to reference, which suggest GC oil change interval range is 6-8K miles. Take these data w/ a grain of salt since 1) they are data from other people 2) none for RX300 3)you may have different environment and usage.
UOA for a 3mz-fe (1mz-fe's cousin) Sienna for 7.8K, GC gold. I think this UOA may be optimistic http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=246706
UOA for 1mz-fe Sienna for 4.6K, GC gold
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=221788
UOA for 1mz-fe for 5.3K w/ fuel additives, GC green
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=232893
My current fill is GC gold + 2 oz of Auto-RX. As you can see, UOA from your own car is needed since each of us has slightly different setup and usage.
Tom,
I use a group III oil for my other car, I had a stash of Pennzoil Platinum, bought @$0.99 per quart from Kragens when they had the rebate deal. Your Ford truck may not need GC, a cheaper Group III oil may do fine.
Three UOAs for us to reference, which suggest GC oil change interval range is 6-8K miles. Take these data w/ a grain of salt since 1) they are data from other people 2) none for RX300 3)you may have different environment and usage.
UOA for a 3mz-fe (1mz-fe's cousin) Sienna for 7.8K, GC gold. I think this UOA may be optimistic http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=246706
UOA for 1mz-fe Sienna for 4.6K, GC gold
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=221788
UOA for 1mz-fe for 5.3K w/ fuel additives, GC green
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...&Number=232893
My current fill is GC gold + 2 oz of Auto-RX. As you can see, UOA from your own car is needed since each of us has slightly different setup and usage.
Tom,
I use a group III oil for my other car, I had a stash of Pennzoil Platinum, bought @$0.99 per quart from Kragens when they had the rebate deal. Your Ford truck may not need GC, a cheaper Group III oil may do fine.
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Yea, Ford recommends a 5-20 weight, I have been using Mobil 1, and the ford filter. My lexus was on synthetic blend since its first oil change, and then I switch to full synthetic at around 100k miles.
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Autozone recently has sold out German Castrol and some assumed the product is discontinued by Castrol. However, yesterday I was able to pick up 10 quart @ $4.49 per. They have M07 code, which indicates they are made in 2007. GC is alive and well and I will do an UOA in one month
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I put it in and recorded the highest fuel economy that my nine year old RX has ever consummed. 22.5 miles per gallon on a 1700 mile trip at 75 and above speed. Nice oil....