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January 18, 2007, 01:27:48 pm

anarchyx34

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« on: January 18, 2007, 01:27:48 pm »
I was shopping for oil for an upcoming oil change. I noticed Castrol has both "Tection Extra" and "GTX Diesel". What's the difference?

Also, I saw jugs of "Coastal Fleet 15w-40" on sale for $6/gallon. Anyone have any opinions on this oil?
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Reply #1January 19, 2007, 06:53:12 am

jtanguay

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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2007, 06:53:12 am »
the diesel formulation might be your best bet... probably engineered to keep the soot particles in suspension.  i have no experience with those oil's
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Reply #2January 19, 2007, 08:48:39 am

anarchyx34

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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2007, 08:48:39 am »
Well all the ones I mentioned are diesel oils.
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Reply #3January 20, 2007, 02:20:32 pm

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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2007, 02:20:32 pm »
I'm afraid I haven't any experience with either of those, but I suppose a lot comes down to how often you change your oil.  If you do it every 6000 miles/6 months any 15w40 should do the job.  8)
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Reply #4January 21, 2007, 01:56:14 pm

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« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2007, 01:56:14 pm »
i run the tection and havent blown the motor yet, so its working ok i guess.
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Reply #5January 26, 2007, 03:40:23 am

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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2007, 03:40:23 am »
I have no experience with those oils but like TomB said, if you change your oil that often then any good brand name oil will work.

It is when you go to extended drains that you needs a high quality oil.

Check out these two  . I have a link to mine on bobistheoilguy.com

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