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Julian Pham (Julian_blk348)
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Post Number: 93
Registered: 4-2001
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2002 - 11:56 am:   

I got 300,000 miles out of my 280ZX and 100,000 miles on my 911 and neither one was leaking when I sold them. I would say Castrol 20W50 works pretty good!
Bill V. (Doc)
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Username: Doc

Post Number: 108
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 7:09 pm:   

Once, again, thank you all for the input. It seems a concensus that it is fine and I'm going ahead with it.

Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
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Username: Eric308gtsiqv

Post Number: 364
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 10:32 am:   

My independent mechanic recommended Castrol only (non-synthetic) for my QV. He's happy, and I'm happy. Now...what to do with all these cases of Agip 10W-40 sitting in my garage? .
Steve (Steve)
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Username: Steve

Post Number: 190
Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 7:24 pm:   

Castrol is pretty good stuff. I use it in all of my Jags. For the 308 I use Valvoline 20W-50 Racing oil. Works good for me.
Allen Cook (Alcook62)
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Username: Alcook62

Post Number: 26
Registered: 3-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 6:59 pm:   

Ditto on the Kendall 20W/50. That is what my mechanic reccomends for my 308GT4. I have not personally heard anything negative regarding Castrol and would feel very comfortable putting it in any of my vehicles.
Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
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Username: Joechristmas

Post Number: 432
Registered: 3-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 6:56 pm:   

I use 20W-50 Castrol in all of my cars. Works Great!
Mitchell Minh Le (Yelcab1)
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Username: Yelcab1

Post Number: 278
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 6:52 pm:   

Bill, and Ed

It is just a matter of personal preference. Someone I was talking to at the machine shop where I rebuilt my engine went thumbs down on castrol. I found it totally fine, and actually put it in my Ferrari to wash out all the gunk after the rebuild.

I do prefer Kendall, and will continue to use that long term on my cars.

Edward Gault (Irfgt)
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Username: Irfgt

Post Number: 1779
Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 4:15 pm:   

Whatever bad things that anyone has heard about Castrol are BUNK I have used it professionally for over 20 years and have NEVER had a problem with it or any other brand of oil for that matter.
Lawrence Coppari (Lawrence)
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Username: Lawrence

Post Number: 163
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 5:50 am:   

I don't think it really matters so long as you change it frequently. I've used 20W-50 Havoline in my 328 since 1988. No problems.
Bill V. (Doc)
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Username: Doc

Post Number: 106
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 5:45 am:   

Mitchell--what bad things have you heard about Castol?
Mitchell Minh Le (Yelcab1)
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Username: Yelcab1

Post Number: 276
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 11:03 pm:   

I was told bad things about castrol but I think it is just a matter of personal preference. I bet it is good enough.

My preference is Kendall 20-50, for my Ferrari, my Porsche, my M3, and whatever highperformance mobiles I have. My wife lexus gets whatever stuff that happens to be on sale.
david handa (Davehanda)
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Username: Davehanda

Post Number: 145
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 9:54 pm:   

I prefer the synthetic stuff, but there should be no problem. I know the local Ferrari mechanic in Tacoma, WA recommends 20w-50 for most of the 308/328/Mondial series....
Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
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Post Number: 289
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 8:20 pm:   

That is all I use, never any trouble
Bill V. (Doc)
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Username: Doc

Post Number: 105
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 8:02 pm:   

Does anyone think that there would be any problem using 20w50 wt Castrol (non-synthetic) in an '85 308--especially in the summer months? I have a case of the stuff and wanted to ask the experts before using it in my new baby.

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