Back to GC!

[Gilitar]

After 5 years since last using GC, I am now using it again and buildind a stash. I had been using PP in my previous vehicle and Mobil 1 0w40 in my current. I recently tried PU 5w40 and noticed more noise, so I started looking at what was on sale and noticed GC with a K&N filter for $30. I have to say that so far I am very happy. With it on sale with the K&N I couldn't resist the gold! I'm developing a temptation to build another stash. What is it with GC that makes us do this???

 

[webfors]

GC is an excellent oil. That's why

 

[dparm]

Proven oil. Stick with what works. Nothing wrong with that at all.

Until I see something for $6/qt that can beat it, I'll stay with it for my cars.

 

[BigJohn]

I am a big GC fan, but I must admit.....the $4 a quart M1 0w40 on Black Friday has caused me to stray. Now I have 24 quarts to go through....of M1.....before I go back to GC. ....which I will most certainly do, unless I can find other VW502 oil for dirt cheap.

 

[fredf]

I bought GC on sale for $6.39 a couple of months ago (usually $9.99 here). But for 5 quarts and once yearly oil changes I figure even at $10 a quart that's only less than $20 more than Mobil, once a year. Even if you change twice in 3 years, even at regular price, that's not a deal breaker. And, if you keep your eyes open, it goes on sale a couple of times a year.

 

[asu]

I dont understand why people would cheapen on oil for there car. I spend over $400 bucks a year on the good oil and keep my oil changes at 2500 miles.

 

[dparm]

The $4.99 M1 deal right now is equally as tempting. It's great that we live in a time with so many great choices...my father grew up having a lot of [censored] oils to pick from for his Mustang.

 

[Gilitar]

Originally Posted By: asu
I dont understand why people would cheapen on oil for there car. I spend over $400 bucks a year on the good oil and keep my oil changes at 2500 miles.


Cheapen??? GC and Mobil 1 0w40 are the two best oils that are readily available.

 

[asu]

I would never ever base a purchase over a few dollars I would stick to my true and trusted oil selection. And I would rather put Redline or Motul in my car anyday of the week over those two. But again a additional $25 bucks to me is chump change and no I am not rich. And to Clarify my position I am not saying either of those oils are cheap oils. I just cant understand why you would change from Mobil one to GC or vise versa over a few dollars in savings,

 

[Gilitar]

Because they give nearly identical results. I will use whichever is on sale. You can use Motul or Redline, but unless you're racing I doubt you will see the advantage.

 

[asu]

25,000 dollar aftermarket engine says diffrent my friend when you put that kind of money into a engine you want to only run the best

 

[Gilitar]

Originally Posted By: asu
25,000 dollar aftermarket engine says diffrent my friend when you put that kind of money into a engine you want to only run the best


I wouldn't mind spending the extra $$$ for a premium oil if I had 25k to put in an engine. ;-)

 

[OldBaldy]

Originally Posted By: asu
25,000 dollar aftermarket engine says diffrent my friend when you put that kind of money into a engine you want to only run the best


Not wanting to start an off-topic oil debate here, but one could ask the question...."What makes you consider Motul and/or Redline" to be any "better" than Mobil 1 0W-40 or GC 0W-30? Is that determination based on some series of UOA on your car's specific model's motor?

Just curious....

 

[OldBaldy]

Originally Posted By: asu
25,000 dollar aftermarket engine says diffrent my friend when you put that kind of money into a engine you want to only run the best


Not wanting to start an off-topic oil debate here, but one could ask the question...."What makes you consider Motul and/or Redline" to be any "better" than Mobil 1 0W-40 or GC 0W-30?"
Is that determination based on some series of UOA on your car's specific model's motor?

Just curious....