What's gc? I've heard its green or gold how do I know which is which? How good is this stuff? Please any info you have give me I'm really interested in learning about this.
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Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
What's gc?
Castrol Syntec 0w-30. When you pick up the bottle and look at the label on the back, it should say "Made in Germany;" hence, "German" Castrol.
Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
I've heard its green or gold how do I know which is which?
It used to be green (years ago). Now it's gold.
Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
How good is this stuff?
Like most good oils, it's very good in the right application.
What were you thinking of using it for?
What's gc?
Castrol Syntec 0w-30. When you pick up the bottle and look at the label on the back, it should say "Made in Germany;" hence, "German" Castrol.
Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
I've heard its green or gold how do I know which is which?
It used to be green (years ago). Now it's gold.
Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
How good is this stuff?
Like most good oils, it's very good in the right application.
What were you thinking of using it for?
Thinking of using it in my Saturn it uses oil but i figure its better for it to have good oil that'll keep it really clean than it is to let it have normal oil and not help the trouble. It uses about a quart every 900 miles but I just did a major piston soak so it'll probably be a little better
Almost everyone gets the "GC fever" for a little while. It is a good lube but the formula has changed since the days of the green stuff. I would only buy it if my engine called for a xxw30 and sheared most others and it was on sale. AZ has it on sale this month with a Fram TG. You can use the filter for target practice or something.
Do you know why it uses oil? Is it the piston rings, or something else? Have you checked your PCV system, for example?
For an oil burner that doesn't otherwise need a super-tough oil, I'd try Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w-30, Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5w30, Castrol Edge 5w30, or Pennzoil Ultra 5w30 before I'd try GC. GC has a heavier dose of additives for use in high-performance applications with extended drain intervals; I don't think that'll help you, and it might even be counterproductive since those additives can leave deposits over time. I suspect that all you really need is an oil made from good base stocks and a "clean" additive package, so that it retains its viscosity in your piston rings and burns as cleanly as possible when it does burn. Just my thoughts.
For an oil burner that doesn't otherwise need a super-tough oil, I'd try Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w-30, Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5w30, Castrol Edge 5w30, or Pennzoil Ultra 5w30 before I'd try GC. GC has a heavier dose of additives for use in high-performance applications with extended drain intervals; I don't think that'll help you, and it might even be counterproductive since those additives can leave deposits over time. I suspect that all you really need is an oil made from good base stocks and a "clean" additive package, so that it retains its viscosity in your piston rings and burns as cleanly as possible when it does burn. Just my thoughts.
Yes it burns oil because its a Saturn and have a poor designed piston oil control rings. I want an oil that doesn't shear easily because saturns are hard on oil and I wanted something to keep my engine very clean
Id run rotella in that Saturn.
I've used GC (green) in a sludger Toyota for almost ten years. UOAs on the forum.
It's thick, and doesn't shear. That is its best quality. It is not energy conserving, but does get an A3 rating.
The comments about running it in certain engines and buying it on sale are very good pieces of advice. My stash of green ($1 on closeout in 2004) is dwindling and when finished I'll probably go with PP/PU or whatever good syn is on sale.
Ten years ago,(IMHO) GC was a standout shelf purchase. Today there are many equal choices, some much cheaper.
For your Saturn, I'd think about Smokefan's suggestion and use Rotella.
It's thick, and doesn't shear. That is its best quality. It is not energy conserving, but does get an A3 rating.
The comments about running it in certain engines and buying it on sale are very good pieces of advice. My stash of green ($1 on closeout in 2004) is dwindling and when finished I'll probably go with PP/PU or whatever good syn is on sale.
Ten years ago,(IMHO) GC was a standout shelf purchase. Today there are many equal choices, some much cheaper.
For your Saturn, I'd think about Smokefan's suggestion and use Rotella.
For the record if you want 56 pages of info:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/faq-gc-german-castrol.57138/
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/faq-gc-german-castrol.57138/
What grade of rottella the 5w40?
Im sure any rotella would be fine. Whatever is cheapest maybe T5. I surely wouldn't run any high dollor lubricant in a burner though. Save your money for a new car
Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
Yes it burns oil because its a Saturn and have a poor designed piston oil control rings. I want an oil that doesn't shear easily because saturns are hard on oil and I wanted something to keep my engine very clean
I've used GC in an old SL2 I had, but my consumption wasn't that bad at a quart about every 2000-2500 miles. I also made sure I ran it for at least 7500 miles, since I was topping off.
There is a thread over at Saturnfans by a "Bill Murray" that claims his consumption went down after using Mobil 1 0W-40. But I think you'd be better off running a high mileage oil like Valvoline MaxLife (a syn blend) or Mobil 1 HM 10W-30 or 10W-40, if you really want a synthetic if you're burning a qt. about every 1000 miles, to see if it helps. Those oils are thicker at temp and may resist burning while doing some cleaning...
Yes it burns oil because its a Saturn and have a poor designed piston oil control rings. I want an oil that doesn't shear easily because saturns are hard on oil and I wanted something to keep my engine very clean
I've used GC in an old SL2 I had, but my consumption wasn't that bad at a quart about every 2000-2500 miles. I also made sure I ran it for at least 7500 miles, since I was topping off.
There is a thread over at Saturnfans by a "Bill Murray" that claims his consumption went down after using Mobil 1 0W-40. But I think you'd be better off running a high mileage oil like Valvoline MaxLife (a syn blend) or Mobil 1 HM 10W-30 or 10W-40, if you really want a synthetic if you're burning a qt. about every 1000 miles, to see if it helps. Those oils are thicker at temp and may resist burning while doing some cleaning...
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Well i can say I will have this car for quite sometime. It's in almost perfect shape. Perfect compression motors clean , I have no Intentions of getting rid of it any time soon
I had good luck with Mobil 1 High Mileage in mine. Try the 10W-30 in winter, then put in the 10W-40 when it gets warmer out...
Would 10w30 be ok in zero degree weather
I bought some Rotella t6 on sale they didnt have a very good selection of mobil. Do you guys know where I can get one quart bottles of t6 for top offs if needed autozone cannot get them.
My Walmart has them.
I've seen them in Tractor Supply.
I'll have to check my Walmart. I imagine it won't use as much with 5w40 but would still like to have a spare quart
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For the record if you want 56 pages of info:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/faq-gc-german-castrol.57138/
Wow, I missed those 56 pages and five years of postings myself........;>)
For the record if you want 56 pages of info:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/faq-gc-german-castrol.57138/
Wow, I missed those 56 pages and five years of postings myself........;>)
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