Synthetic Oil
01-13-2004
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Synthetic Oil Where the hell can I buy 5w20 or 0w20 full synthetic oil in the GTA? I've gone to Crappy Tire, Wal Mart, Costco and I can't seem to find this grade in synthetic. I've only been able to find 5w30. I've been reading that Mobil 1 is a good oil to get.....
I'm due for my oil change and I want to switch to synthetic.
I'm due for my oil change and I want to switch to synthetic.
01-14-2004
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Rep Power: 0 I only know of one small shop across the street from Canadian Tire close to Dundas & Kipling that has the 5W20 in synthetic. They import it from the US or something.
01-15-2004
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Rep Power: 0 I found a canadian distributer for mobil 1. They're called NOCO. I think it's noco.com/canada
They have a warehouse in etobikoke (sp).... they sell 0w20 by the case (of 6) for $44.10.
They have a warehouse in etobikoke (sp).... they sell 0w20 by the case (of 6) for $44.10.
01-17-2004
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Rep Power: 0 let me ask my friend and see if he can do the GB on them. but only catch is that i need the money to give it to him or if u dont trust me, then either meet up with him and give him the cash or go to the warehouse and pickup the oil and pay him on the spot...something along the line.
post what u need and how many bottles....etc
and i will ask him for u guys
post what u need and how many bottles....etc
and i will ask him for u guys
01-18-2004
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Rep Power: 0 i'll take two bottles....
it's like two bottles an oil change... right? or three......................i dont quite remember.
but im in on your supposedly group buy
it's like two bottles an oil change... right? or three......................i dont quite remember.
but im in on your supposedly group buy
01-19-2004
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Rep Power: 0 go to performance improvements for 5w20 royal purple syn. www.performanceimprovements.com
02-12-2004
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http://www.castrolusa.com/products/d...syn&sc=S520htt
Think I'm going to use that when I do my next oil change
http://www.castrolusa.com/products/d...syn&sc=S520htt
Think I'm going to use that when I do my next oil change
02-20-2004
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Rep Power: 0 where did you see the Castrol 5w20 synthetic?
if you are using synthetic do you need to change your oil less often? ~ $9 per bottle seems like a lot !
if you are using synthetic do you need to change your oil less often? ~ $9 per bottle seems like a lot !
02-21-2004
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Rep Power: 267 just some knowledge from the mechanic at toronto honda i thought id give you guys.
i was down there friday (yesterday) feb 20 2004. and i go have them do it because, hey, for 15 bucks with taxes and everything they do my oil change and oil filter change and wash my car so its worth it to me. they washed it nice too. and cuz i got my car there they gave me that price, otherwise its like 40 bucks
anyways after they did the oil change i was like **** i forgot to ask for synthetic so i told them to keep it in their notes to run me on synthetic from then on. and the mechanic in there said its good that i forgot this time cuz its best not to use it until you're at 10,000 km.now this is what they told me, im not sure abt it, just telling my tale here. so if indeed its best not to use synthetic until 10,000 then id like to pass that advice on to my fellow 7th gen owners. if anyone knows more on this issue plz put it up for everyone's well being.thx
i was down there friday (yesterday) feb 20 2004. and i go have them do it because, hey, for 15 bucks with taxes and everything they do my oil change and oil filter change and wash my car so its worth it to me. they washed it nice too. and cuz i got my car there they gave me that price, otherwise its like 40 bucks
anyways after they did the oil change i was like **** i forgot to ask for synthetic so i told them to keep it in their notes to run me on synthetic from then on. and the mechanic in there said its good that i forgot this time cuz its best not to use it until you're at 10,000 km.now this is what they told me, im not sure abt it, just telling my tale here. so if indeed its best not to use synthetic until 10,000 then id like to pass that advice on to my fellow 7th gen owners. if anyone knows more on this issue plz put it up for everyone's well being.thx
03-29-2004
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Rep Power: 0 im at 40km now.. like like 3km overdue for a oil change...
would any 5W20 synthetic oil be good?
and to answer pluto's question
http://www.castrolusa.com/products/d...syn&sc=S520htt
would any 5W20 synthetic oil be good?
and to answer pluto's question
http://www.castrolusa.com/products/d...syn&sc=S520htt
03-29-2004
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Rep Power: 0 SAE 5W-50: provides the widest range of protection available. SAE 5W-50 delivers exceptional cold temperature pumpability for rapid oil circulation at start-up and provides a thick oil film for ultimate wear protection. Exceeds all car and light truck manufacturer's warranty requirements for the protection of gasoline, diesel and turbocharged engines where API SL, SJ, SH, CF or CD is recommended. Exceeds European ACEA: A3, ACEA B3, meets Japanese valve train wear and the engine protection requirements of ILSAC GF-3 for API Certified Gasoline Engine Oils, as well as Porsche, Volvo, BMW and Mercedes Benz.
03-29-2004
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Rep Power: 0 NEW! SAE 5W-20: Castrol SYNTEC is the first major full synthetic oil brand to offer a 5W-20 that is specifically formulated to meet the needs of Ford and Honda 5W-20 service. SYNTEC 5W-20 provides excellent cold weather performance and exceeds the stringent performance, fuel economy and fuel economy retention requirements of the upcoming ILSAC GF-4 specification. SYNTEC 5W-20 also meets the stringent Ford WSS-M2C930-A and Ford WSS-M2C153-H specifications, and exceeds all the requirements of ILSAC GF-4 and GF-3 for API Certified Gasoline Engine Oils.
04-07-2004
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Rep Power: 0 You guys in Greater Toronto Area can switch to Amsoil synthetic at Mountainside Auto Tech in Burlington, ON, 3097 Mainway, L7M 1A1, 905-335-1656. They carry Amsoil oils, ATF and filters. Currently they have 5w30 XL-series oil on sale. Any special requirements to oil grades/types and filters can be arranged too. At $45 per change sounds quite inexpensive.
