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Re:Oil Extractors [shipo] by richardson
Nov 02, 2007 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Oct 20, 2007 1:06 pm)

Shipo;
How will you use a Pella if the trend to omit the dipstick really
takes hold? Are you still moving to Hong Kong?
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Re:Oil Extractors [richardson] by shipo
Nov 02, 2007 (4:35 pm)
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Replying to: richardson (Nov 02, 2007 4:22 pm)

"How will you use a Pella if the trend to omit the dipstick really takes hold?"
 
Ummm, I won't.
 
"Are you still moving to Hong Kong?"
 
Nope, it looks like the move is off as my Mrs. Shipo's company is being sold. (again). We did manage to get a trip over there for the whole family that was paid for by the company, and it was quite an eye opener for the kids. Last May when we first broke the news to the kids that we were moving to HK, my 13 year old son (who is already quite the ladies man) said to me, "Ahhh Dad, why do we have to move? You know I don't dig Asian chicks."
 
Fast forward to late August when we were exploring the island as well as Kowloon, I repeatedly caught him walking into things with a wide eyed look on his face while gazing at the local young ladies. Finally he admitted, "Dad, uhhh, I think some of these asian girls are pretty hot."
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Mobil1 0w30 vs. Castrol synthetic 0w30 (German made) by smokey75
Nov 11, 2007 (5:56 pm)
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Since most agree that both of these are Group IV oils which one would you use if all things were equal such as price, availability, etc. Speaking of availability, I found the Castrol 0w30 at Autozone but have looked at Autozone, O'Reiley's Auto, Pep Boys, Walmart, Target, Meijer, Sam's, & Costco for Mobil 1 0w30 & can't seem to find it. Anyone have any suggestions?
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mixing various synthetic oils by smokey75
Nov 11, 2007 (5:59 pm)
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I think I know the answer to this but before I do it I just wanted to make sure there's nothing I'm missing. I'm cleaning out my oil cabinet & have some Mobil 1 5w30, Mobil 1 10w30, & Amsoil 5w30 synthetic. Would I have any problem using all of these on my next oil change?
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Re: mixing various synthetic oils [smokey75] by ruking1
Nov 11, 2007 (6:03 pm)
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Replying to: smokey75 (Nov 11, 2007 5:59 pm)

NO! Unless there is something you are not mentioning.
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Re: mixing various synthetic oils [ruking1] by smokey75
Nov 11, 2007 (6:12 pm)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Nov 11, 2007 6:03 pm)

Thought so... thanks.
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Re: Mobil1 0w30 vs. Castrol synthetic 0w30 (German made) [smokey75] by smokey75
Nov 13, 2007 (8:07 am)
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Replying to: smokey75 (Nov 11, 2007 5:56 pm)

Since most agree that both of these are Group IV oils which one would you use if all things were equal such as price, availability, etc. Speaking of availability, I found the Castrol 0w30 at Autozone but have looked at Autozone, O'Reiley's Auto, Pep Boys, Walmart, Target, Meijer, Sam's, & Costco for Mobil 1 0w30 & can't seem to find it. Anyone have any suggestions?
 
No takers on this question?
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Re: Mobil1 0w30 vs. Castrol synthetic 0w30 (German made) [smokey75] by ruking1
Nov 13, 2007 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: smokey75 (Nov 13, 2007 8:07 am)

Actually the taker train already left the station on this issue. If you start in and around msg 7603, Robert 1955 asked a very similar question. Shipo and Ruking talked about the subject. Any questions about those posts or if any new ones that come up from that reading, just fire away.
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Re: Mobil1 0w30 vs. Castrol synthetic 0w30 (German made) [ruking1] by smokey75
Nov 13, 2007 (9:10 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Nov 13, 2007 8:26 am)

Actually the taker train already left the station on this issue. If you start in and around msg 7603, Robert 1955 asked a very similar question. Shipo and Ruking talked about the subject. Any questions about those posts or if any new ones that come up from that reading, just fire away.
 
So these 2 oils are pretty much seen as equals? Nobody thinks one is even a little better than the other? lol And anyone had any luck finding Mobil 1 0W30?
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Re: Mobil1 0w30 vs. Castrol synthetic 0w30 (German made) [smokey75] by ruking1
Nov 13, 2007 (9:18 am)
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Replying to: smokey75 (Nov 13, 2007 9:10 am)

Oh GOSH!! YES and NO!! ( *4)
 
The real keys are there statistical correlations!!?? Practically speaking, are the premiums worth the performance?
 
So for example, if PAR, I would convert all 5w30 applications to 0w30 in a heartbeat. Given premium, does the (so called ) performance advantage pencil out?

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