ChuckFaze
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Since around 1985, I have used Synthetic Mobil 1 5W-30.
That's been in the entire time I had my 87 GMC Jimmy, which I had for almost 13 years. And in my current 99 Isuzu Rodeo, which is still running great.
I used to take my vehicles to those Quick Lube places since I didn't have the facilities to change the oil myself. Recently I did have access to being able to change the oil myself. I came across a Sale at AutoZone, which I couldn't pass up. It was a 5+ Quart Jug of Castrol Syntec 5W-30, which came with a FREE Fram Tough Guard Oil Filter ... for $27.99. The Jug of Mobil 1 would have cost me $31.99 alone without any FREE Oil Filter. So, I pulled the trigger on snagging up that Castrol Syntec & Free Fram Oil Filter deal.
I performed the Oil & Filter change. My Isuzu Rodeo is running great with the Castrol Syntec. I neither see nor feel any difference from when it had Mobil 1 in it. Out of curiosity, I decided to Google up some Reviews on Castrol Syntec. I figured, "Well, it's a well-known brand. It is Synthetic. It's bound to be great and have plenty of great Reviews and satisfied customers." To my surprise, on pretty much all the Forums I can find with oil discussions, there seems to be an overwhelming majority of aversion to Castrol Syntec and Castrol products in general. :surprise: :eek: Oh, Castrol Syntec did have its supporters / defenders here and there. But, pretty much most people commenting were trashing Castrol Syntec. There seem to be - Drag Castrol Syntec Through the Mud Fests - seemingly everywhere I check.
So, anyone here have any good history using Castrol Syntec / Castrol products in your vehicles?
Or do y'all swear by any other specific oil brand?
That's been in the entire time I had my 87 GMC Jimmy, which I had for almost 13 years. And in my current 99 Isuzu Rodeo, which is still running great.
I used to take my vehicles to those Quick Lube places since I didn't have the facilities to change the oil myself. Recently I did have access to being able to change the oil myself. I came across a Sale at AutoZone, which I couldn't pass up. It was a 5+ Quart Jug of Castrol Syntec 5W-30, which came with a FREE Fram Tough Guard Oil Filter ... for $27.99. The Jug of Mobil 1 would have cost me $31.99 alone without any FREE Oil Filter. So, I pulled the trigger on snagging up that Castrol Syntec & Free Fram Oil Filter deal.
I performed the Oil & Filter change. My Isuzu Rodeo is running great with the Castrol Syntec. I neither see nor feel any difference from when it had Mobil 1 in it. Out of curiosity, I decided to Google up some Reviews on Castrol Syntec. I figured, "Well, it's a well-known brand. It is Synthetic. It's bound to be great and have plenty of great Reviews and satisfied customers." To my surprise, on pretty much all the Forums I can find with oil discussions, there seems to be an overwhelming majority of aversion to Castrol Syntec and Castrol products in general. :surprise: :eek: Oh, Castrol Syntec did have its supporters / defenders here and there. But, pretty much most people commenting were trashing Castrol Syntec. There seem to be - Drag Castrol Syntec Through the Mud Fests - seemingly everywhere I check.
So, anyone here have any good history using Castrol Syntec / Castrol products in your vehicles?
Or do y'all swear by any other specific oil brand?