Where to get GC 0W30 Castrol

[b5crazy]

AFAIK only Autozone carries it. Has anyone seen it at another place in town? Do all the Autozones in town have it. I need to do an OC this weekend and have to get more oil.

[crew219]

AFAIK only Autozone carries it. Has anyone seen it at another place in town? Do all the Autozones in town have it. I need to do an OC this weekend and have to get more oil.

Autozone . . . . btw, VW no longer lists this oil on their 502 list. My understanding is that the only approved viscosities are 5w40, 0w40 & 5w30. Also, the 0w30 is a crummy 0 weight and doesn't really offer any benefits in cold pumping over a 5w synthetic, unless you're talking about -0F temps.

A previous OCI of mine showed high iron wear using the 0w30, whereas my latest using 5w40, showed approximately half the iron wear. I would probably stick to 5w40 castrol or 0w40 M1 offerings at Autozone. There's also a new fully synthetic valvoline 5w30 maxlife that has 502.00 ratings as well. I am now using 5w40 amsoil.

Dave

[b5crazy]

Autozone . . . . btw, VW no longer lists this oil on their 502 list. My understanding is that the only approved viscosities are 5w40, 0w40 & 5w30. Also, the 0w30 is a crummy 0 weight and doesn't really offer any benefits in cold pumping over a 5w synthetic, unless you're talking about -0F temps.

A previous OCI of mine showed high iron wear using the 0w30, whereas my latest using 5w40, showed approximately half the iron wear. I would probably stick to 5w40 castrol or 0w40 M1 offerings at Autozone. There's also a new fully synthetic valvoline 5w30 maxlife that has 502.00 ratings as well. I am now using 5w40 amsoil.

Dave

Dave,

Interesting. I know that Burdicks uses Valvoline. But then, when have dealers ever followed VW's specs either?

At least the 0W40 M1 is available everywhere.

Thanks, Tom

[crew219]

Dave,

Interesting. I know that Burdicks uses Valvoline. But then, when have dealers ever followed VW's specs either?

At least the 0W40 M1 is available everywhere.

Thanks, Tom

Burdick uses Castrol 5w40 Synthetic.

Dave

[b5crazy]

Burdick uses Castrol 5w40 Synthetic.

Dave

What I meant was in the VW service waiting area they have a kiosk of Valvoline synthetic oil. I just assumed they were also putting it in their cars but maybe not.:rofl:

[b5crazy]

I am now using 5w40 amsoil. Dave

Dave,

How much do you pay per quart for the AMSOIL? Advanced Auto is charging $5.98/quart for 0W40 M1.

[crew219]

Dave,

How much do you pay per quart for the AMSOIL? Advanced Auto is charging $5.98/quart for 0W40 M1.

It comes out to be around $6.60 with ship and tax and dealer discount.

Dave

[USOPHUNKE]

I stopped at valvoline...they now charge an extra 10 bucks for any non american made car oil change. Plus they never have the oil I want in stock