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Topic "Syntec" was discussed 4,260 times on 361 sites in last 3 months
Started 2 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-25 11:35:00)
by thebeast
Before I found this wonderful forum, a Google search took me to this website , where I found the following: Quote: Castrol Egde! Syntec isn't a true synthetic. True synthetics have something called paoi additives. Syntec does not have this. Edge on the other hand is a true synthetic. It has the paoi contents in the oil. Also Edge is the factory fill for exotic auto makers such as Aston Martin...
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-16 21:55:00)
by havasusteve03Beast
Not sure if this will be of benefit or not. I have been running the 5/30 Castrol Syntec in my car. Autozone has 5 1/2 Qt jugs on sale w/ a K&N oil filter for $27.99 through Weds. I bought 2, so I got 10+ qts of oil and 2 filters for about $60 + tax...Good deal in my opinion.. Steve
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-11-14 22:07:00)
by BigJohn
We are on our second OCI of Syntec 5w40 for my son's Rabbit. We just aren't thrilled with the oil and will be moving to GC. But I have a question that I am afraid to post over on the forums..... Is GC 0w30 the best oil, hands down, for any vehicle spec'd for a 30wt? As I study the numerous UOA's, across a variety of vehicles, it seems that GC has the least amount of wear, regardless of ...
Started 2 weeks, 2 days ago (2009-11-11 15:57:00)
by ryland
I was looking at the cSt #s and I see that the syntec blend not the full syntec is a little thicker than gtx in 5w30. Are these oil very close to the same or is the syntec blend better? Also the 5w30 syntec blend says it meets ACEA A1. Anyone know what that is?
Started 3 weeks ago (2009-11-06 11:15:00)
by BeanCounter
Does anyone happen to have, or know of, comparable UOAs of similar AMSOIL & Syntec motor oils? I know this is a shot in the dark, but as similar of vehicles as possible and common oil weights (plus the possibility of the same lab) could give a fairly decent idea of the two. I've searched and not come up with much in hand. VOAs would be icing on the cake! Thanks in advance.
Started 3 weeks, 3 days ago (2009-11-03 20:30:00)
by Nelson
Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge - Event Henry Dekuyper talks about HT's plans for the Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge, and what kind of firepower their bringing to the table. Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge In the August issue of Honda Tuning Magazine, we featured our pick for the Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge. In just six pages, you got a ...
Started 3 weeks, 4 days ago (2009-11-02 08:13:00)
by ryan2022
Hi folks. Anyone know the cold pour point of Castrol Syntec 10w30? or ANY of Castrols oils for that matter? They dont list them anymore on their MSDS sheets. That used to be where Castrol listed them. Thanks
Started 1 day, 12 hours ago (2009-11-26 09:25:00)
by leadfootgirl
Advance Auto Parts (Store Locator) is having a sale until 12/30/09 on the following: 5 quarts Castrol GTX conventional oil + Purolator oil filter for $15.99 (Upgrade to Purolator PureOne for $2 more) 5 quarts Castrol GTX High Mileage oil + Purolator PureOne oil filter for $19.99 5 quarts Castrol DuraBlend synthetic blend oil + Purolator Pure One oil filter for $14.99 5 quarts Castrol ...
Started 2 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-25 12:06:00)
by AtoB
Quote: Originally Posted by RageOfFury 3000 miles on synthetic is a total waste of money and oil. Go for 5000, 7500 with GC. that is what i was thinking. my bmw is 15k between changes.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-19 08:27:00)
by GlennV
I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 with 28K miles on it. When new I would run M1 5W-30. At about 15K I switched to Castrol Syntec 5W-30 and the engine ran alot quieter. No valve noise. I am considering switching to A HDEO such as Rotella T syn. 5W-40 as I understand these motors like the HDEO. Any thoughts? I typically change the oil at 4K to 5K intervals. I realize that the oil would go alot ...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-19 22:44:00)
by mechanicx
I was looking at oil and I noticed Mobil 5000 was the only conventional oil that had a dual API rating for spark engines and diesel, SM/CF. And Mobil 1 and Castrol Syntec were the only synthetics that had the dual rating of SM/CF. What is the significance of the oil having a dual rating besides use in a diesel and for gasoline engine use? I imagine some of these other oils probably are CF rated...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-19 21:50:00)
by Nelson
1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - The Underdogs (As Usual) We reflect on what went well and what didn't with our entry in the Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge. When a casting call went out earlier this year in search of the perfect car to represent Honda Tuning magazine, a major decision had to be made. We could find the highest-dollar, most hardcore ...
Started 2 days, 1 hour ago (2009-11-25 20:52:00)
by ooTToo
First of all, my internet is down and all I have is my blackberry ! So don't hate, it takes a long time to search and view pages. I went to the store the other day and forgot to look but I got Castrol Syntec 5w30 except it doesn't say its approved for 502.11 or whatever it is. It says ok for Ford, Chrysler and something else.... Am I ok or did I mess up ? Thanks!...
Started 5 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-22 15:19:48)
by Crusader
10/23/09: least we forget: Press Release: "...The second reason the Company identified for the name change from "Syntec Biofuel" to "Synthenol" is that this change signals the expansion of the Company's research and development beyond merely biofuels. While its original model was based solely on the utilization of biomass or biogas-the so called "green gases"-its ability to produce mixed alcohols...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-20 00:34:00)
by 07ImprezaMB
so for the past 20-25k miles i've used castrol syntec 5w30 full synthetic. Im thinking about starting to use motul 8100 x-max 5w30. I've heard that it is a really good oil. Just wondering if there is any benefit to run this over other oils and if anybody has any experience with it.
