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Old 02-03-2006, 07:10 AM
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Anyone run the German Castrol 0W-30 in their 3800 Series II ? The fanatics over at BITOG treat the stuff like it'* a religion. Lately I've been running Chevron 10W-30 in my LeSabre, and it Loves the stuff. I would spring for the GC 0W-30 only if I knew for sure it would work well in a 3800 Series II. Your opinions please.
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i run 5W- 30 all year round.
117k and still runs good (does not use oil)

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i see were neighbors.
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What is the supposed advantage to the German Castrol?
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Ehh, it'* kinda thin. 5W at the thinnest for me.
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That does sound thin. I use 10W30 (no dinosaur juice here - synthetic only).
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