Canadian Tire Formula 1 Syn now made by CITGO

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We know the European Formula version of MotoMaster's Formula 1 Synthetic has been made by CITGO for almost a year now.

I was at one of the Canadian Tire locations in Saskatoon yesterday and noticed the regular Formula 1 Syn's bottles are identical to that of the Euro formula, which draws me to this one conclusion: SOPUS is no longer making F1 Synthetic.

Perhaps this is a sign of things to come for the entire MM line. I won't be buying anything made by President Maduro....ever.

So if you are a fan of (what is believed to be) rebadged Formula Shell Synthetic, head out to your nearest CT and stock up, because once they're gone, they're gone.
 
MotoMaster branded stuff always goes to the lowest bidder, not surprised. I never thought the shell made Formula 1 oils were that good to begin with, had less than 2000ppm of calcium additive IIRC, TBN was much lower than PP. I don't see any reason to buy this stuff especially when Pennzoil keeps offering $10 per jug rebates.
 
They have a 0-16 oil...which would make it top notch if you are a water thin oil fan...

Here are the specs on the 5w30:

SAE Grade 5W-30
Material Code 620883001
Gravity, ASTM D4052, °API 34.52
Pounds Per Gallon 7.1
Flash Point, ASTM D92, °F (°C), COC 442 (228)
Low Temperature Cranking, ASTM D5293
Temperature, °F (°C) -22 (-30)
Viscosity, cP 6,030
Viscosity ASTM D445, cSt at 40°C 67.67
cSt at 100°C 11.69
Viscosity Index, ASTM D2270 169
Pour Point, ASTM D97, °F (°C) -49 (-45)
Color, ASTM D1500 L2.5
API SN Yes
OEM Approvals:
VW 502.00, 505.00 — Yes
VW 504.00, 507.00 Pending —
BMW Longlife-01 — Pending
BMW Longlife-04 Pending —
Mercedes Benz 229.5 — Pending
Mercedes Benz 229.51 Pending —
 
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Just check bottom right corner on the back label if it has 'Ashland' there.

But this is for laughs
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRjgii8qZs4

where the h3ll did they find the guy? he could start pouring closer to the bottom of the glass... how did it even make it to be a CT commercial?
 
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