Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
On Thu, 10 May 2007 17:40:40 +0000, Don Enderton wrote:
>
> My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
> to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
> indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy conserving"
> oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
I don't know about the Service Specs, etc, but I have been using Castrol
for over 25 years and have 3 High Mileage cars.
Also, I picked up a Supra a couple years ago, and the vale stem seals need
replacing. Big cloud of blue smoke on startup. Started using Castrol High
Mileage..no more blue smoke. After the next oil change I'll switch back to
regular Castrol.
If you can do your own changes, do it. They're easy. They don't cost a lot
less, but you'll get what you want for oil and filters.
>
> My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
> to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
> indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy conserving"
> oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
I don't know about the Service Specs, etc, but I have been using Castrol
for over 25 years and have 3 High Mileage cars.
Also, I picked up a Supra a couple years ago, and the vale stem seals need
replacing. Big cloud of blue smoke on startup. Started using Castrol High
Mileage..no more blue smoke. After the next oil change I'll switch back to
regular Castrol.
If you can do your own changes, do it. They're easy. They don't cost a lot
less, but you'll get what you want for oil and filters.
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
On Thu, 10 May 2007 17:40:40 +0000, Don Enderton wrote:
>
> My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
> to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
> indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy conserving"
> oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
I don't know about the Service Specs, etc, but I have been using Castrol
for over 25 years and have 3 High Mileage cars.
Also, I picked up a Supra a couple years ago, and the vale stem seals need
replacing. Big cloud of blue smoke on startup. Started using Castrol High
Mileage..no more blue smoke. After the next oil change I'll switch back to
regular Castrol.
If you can do your own changes, do it. They're easy. They don't cost a lot
less, but you'll get what you want for oil and filters.
>
> My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
> to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
> indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy conserving"
> oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
I don't know about the Service Specs, etc, but I have been using Castrol
for over 25 years and have 3 High Mileage cars.
Also, I picked up a Supra a couple years ago, and the vale stem seals need
replacing. Big cloud of blue smoke on startup. Started using Castrol High
Mileage..no more blue smoke. After the next oil change I'll switch back to
regular Castrol.
If you can do your own changes, do it. They're easy. They don't cost a lot
less, but you'll get what you want for oil and filters.
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
in ever case.
Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
It's just that simple...
JT
Howard wrote:
> Here in the southeast Mobil is the distributor for Honda motor oil. I'm not
> sure about the rest of the country. The Honda branded oil is formulated by
> Mobil to Honda specs. There's not much better for your car. As for Castrol,
> it's a fine motor oil. Probably no better or worse than any other major
> motor oil manufacturer, except for some of the premium and/or racing oils or
> synthetics.
> What Castrol is best for is marketing. There is no oil company that spends
> more time and money on marketing and promoting its product than Castrol.
> They spend millions on promoting and the result is what many people
> including yourself think that it is better and consequently it pays them
> back in sales. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't better. But there is not much
> difference between equivalent spec Mobil or Castrol or most other major
> brands for that matter.
> If you want superior, use Amsoil or Royal Purple, but be prepared to pay a
> handsome price for something that will make little or no difference in a
> well maintained properly oil changed vehicle.
> Howard
> "Don Enderton" <Enderton@nosuchaddress.duh> wrote in message
> news:sOI0i.5504$yM2.3404@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
>>My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
>>to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
>>indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy conserving"
>>oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
>>
>>I had an impression from years ago that Castrol was considered a superior
>>brand. Is that still true, and if so, why?
>>
>>The service manager at Mel Rapton Honda in Sacramento, CA, says one reason
>>he switched is price. Mobil is cheaper. And he assures me it meets all
>>the factory specs, although I can't verify that because I can't see the
>>label for what they put in my car.
>>
>>He also says that all Hondas come with Mobil oil in the crankcase from the
>>factory, whether in the US or Japan. Is that true?
>>
>>OK, so Mobil is cheaper. Assuming the product is marked as meeting the
>>factory specs for my car, is it good enough?
>>
>>I am not asking here about synthetic oil; please limit responses to
>>conventional oil products only.
>>
>>And please, I hope to hear informed and expert knowledge here, not
>>speculation and guesses. Thank you.
>>
>>- Don
>>
>
>
>
cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
in ever case.
Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
It's just that simple...
JT
Howard wrote:
> Here in the southeast Mobil is the distributor for Honda motor oil. I'm not
> sure about the rest of the country. The Honda branded oil is formulated by
> Mobil to Honda specs. There's not much better for your car. As for Castrol,
> it's a fine motor oil. Probably no better or worse than any other major
> motor oil manufacturer, except for some of the premium and/or racing oils or
> synthetics.
> What Castrol is best for is marketing. There is no oil company that spends
> more time and money on marketing and promoting its product than Castrol.
> They spend millions on promoting and the result is what many people
> including yourself think that it is better and consequently it pays them
> back in sales. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't better. But there is not much
> difference between equivalent spec Mobil or Castrol or most other major
> brands for that matter.
> If you want superior, use Amsoil or Royal Purple, but be prepared to pay a
> handsome price for something that will make little or no difference in a
> well maintained properly oil changed vehicle.
> Howard
> "Don Enderton" <Enderton@nosuchaddress.duh> wrote in message
> news:sOI0i.5504$yM2.3404@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
>>My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
>>to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
>>indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy conserving"
>>oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
>>
>>I had an impression from years ago that Castrol was considered a superior
>>brand. Is that still true, and if so, why?
>>
>>The service manager at Mel Rapton Honda in Sacramento, CA, says one reason
>>he switched is price. Mobil is cheaper. And he assures me it meets all
>>the factory specs, although I can't verify that because I can't see the
>>label for what they put in my car.
>>
>>He also says that all Hondas come with Mobil oil in the crankcase from the
>>factory, whether in the US or Japan. Is that true?
>>
>>OK, so Mobil is cheaper. Assuming the product is marked as meeting the
>>factory specs for my car, is it good enough?
>>
>>I am not asking here about synthetic oil; please limit responses to
>>conventional oil products only.
>>
>>And please, I hope to hear informed and expert knowledge here, not
>>speculation and guesses. Thank you.
>>
>>- Don
>>
>
>
>
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
in ever case.
Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
It's just that simple...
JT
Howard wrote:
> Here in the southeast Mobil is the distributor for Honda motor oil. I'm not
> sure about the rest of the country. The Honda branded oil is formulated by
> Mobil to Honda specs. There's not much better for your car. As for Castrol,
> it's a fine motor oil. Probably no better or worse than any other major
> motor oil manufacturer, except for some of the premium and/or racing oils or
> synthetics.
> What Castrol is best for is marketing. There is no oil company that spends
> more time and money on marketing and promoting its product than Castrol.
> They spend millions on promoting and the result is what many people
> including yourself think that it is better and consequently it pays them
> back in sales. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't better. But there is not much
> difference between equivalent spec Mobil or Castrol or most other major
> brands for that matter.
> If you want superior, use Amsoil or Royal Purple, but be prepared to pay a
> handsome price for something that will make little or no difference in a
> well maintained properly oil changed vehicle.
> Howard
> "Don Enderton" <Enderton@nosuchaddress.duh> wrote in message
> news:sOI0i.5504$yM2.3404@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
>>My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
>>to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
>>indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy conserving"
>>oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
>>
>>I had an impression from years ago that Castrol was considered a superior
>>brand. Is that still true, and if so, why?
>>
>>The service manager at Mel Rapton Honda in Sacramento, CA, says one reason
>>he switched is price. Mobil is cheaper. And he assures me it meets all
>>the factory specs, although I can't verify that because I can't see the
>>label for what they put in my car.
>>
>>He also says that all Hondas come with Mobil oil in the crankcase from the
>>factory, whether in the US or Japan. Is that true?
>>
>>OK, so Mobil is cheaper. Assuming the product is marked as meeting the
>>factory specs for my car, is it good enough?
>>
>>I am not asking here about synthetic oil; please limit responses to
>>conventional oil products only.
>>
>>And please, I hope to hear informed and expert knowledge here, not
>>speculation and guesses. Thank you.
>>
>>- Don
>>
>
>
>
cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
in ever case.
Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
It's just that simple...
JT
Howard wrote:
> Here in the southeast Mobil is the distributor for Honda motor oil. I'm not
> sure about the rest of the country. The Honda branded oil is formulated by
> Mobil to Honda specs. There's not much better for your car. As for Castrol,
> it's a fine motor oil. Probably no better or worse than any other major
> motor oil manufacturer, except for some of the premium and/or racing oils or
> synthetics.
> What Castrol is best for is marketing. There is no oil company that spends
> more time and money on marketing and promoting its product than Castrol.
> They spend millions on promoting and the result is what many people
> including yourself think that it is better and consequently it pays them
> back in sales. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't better. But there is not much
> difference between equivalent spec Mobil or Castrol or most other major
> brands for that matter.
> If you want superior, use Amsoil or Royal Purple, but be prepared to pay a
> handsome price for something that will make little or no difference in a
> well maintained properly oil changed vehicle.
> Howard
> "Don Enderton" <Enderton@nosuchaddress.duh> wrote in message
> news:sOI0i.5504$yM2.3404@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
>>My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
>>to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
>>indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy conserving"
>>oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
>>
>>I had an impression from years ago that Castrol was considered a superior
>>brand. Is that still true, and if so, why?
>>
>>The service manager at Mel Rapton Honda in Sacramento, CA, says one reason
>>he switched is price. Mobil is cheaper. And he assures me it meets all
>>the factory specs, although I can't verify that because I can't see the
>>label for what they put in my car.
>>
>>He also says that all Hondas come with Mobil oil in the crankcase from the
>>factory, whether in the US or Japan. Is that true?
>>
>>OK, so Mobil is cheaper. Assuming the product is marked as meeting the
>>factory specs for my car, is it good enough?
>>
>>I am not asking here about synthetic oil; please limit responses to
>>conventional oil products only.
>>
>>And please, I hope to hear informed and expert knowledge here, not
>>speculation and guesses. Thank you.
>>
>>- Don
>>
>
>
>
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
On May 11, 9:45 am, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
wrote:
> In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
> cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
> in ever case.
>
> Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
>
> It's just that simple...
cut consumption by 50%? maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
before posting on the internet.
bob z.
wrote:
> In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
> cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
> in ever case.
>
> Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
>
> It's just that simple...
cut consumption by 50%? maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
before posting on the internet.
bob z.
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
On May 11, 9:45 am, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
wrote:
> In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
> cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
> in ever case.
>
> Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
>
> It's just that simple...
cut consumption by 50%? maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
before posting on the internet.
bob z.
wrote:
> In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
> cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
> in ever case.
>
> Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
>
> It's just that simple...
cut consumption by 50%? maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
before posting on the internet.
bob z.
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
"bob zee" <bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On May 11, 9:45 am, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
> wrote:
>> In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
>> cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
>> in ever case.
>>
>> Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
>>
>> It's just that simple...
>
> cut consumption by 50%? maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
> before posting on the internet.
>
> bob z.
>
>
>
J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.) How
is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that consume
significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
credit his observation as "could be."
Mike
news:1178939655.321771.37680@w5g2000hsg.googlegrou ps.com...
> On May 11, 9:45 am, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
> wrote:
>> In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
>> cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
>> in ever case.
>>
>> Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
>>
>> It's just that simple...
>
> cut consumption by 50%? maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
> before posting on the internet.
>
> bob z.
>
>
>
J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.) How
is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that consume
significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
credit his observation as "could be."
Mike
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
"bob zee" <bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On May 11, 9:45 am, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
> wrote:
>> In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
>> cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
>> in ever case.
>>
>> Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
>>
>> It's just that simple...
>
> cut consumption by 50%? maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
> before posting on the internet.
>
> bob z.
>
>
>
J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.) How
is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that consume
significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
credit his observation as "could be."
Mike
news:1178939655.321771.37680@w5g2000hsg.googlegrou ps.com...
> On May 11, 9:45 am, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
> wrote:
>> In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
>> cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
>> in ever case.
>>
>> Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
>>
>> It's just that simple...
>
> cut consumption by 50%? maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
> before posting on the internet.
>
> bob z.
>
>
>
J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.) How
is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that consume
significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
credit his observation as "could be."
Mike
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
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> MAT wrote:
>> "Don Enderton" <Enderton@nosuchaddress.duh> wrote in message
>> news:sOI0i.5504$yM2.3404@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>>> My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
>>> to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
>>> indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy
>>> conserving" oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
>>>
>>> I had an impression from years ago that Castrol was considered a
>>> superior brand. Is that still true, and if so, why?
>>>
>>
>> If you follow an average oil change interval, any API spec oil is just
>> fine.
>
> not "any" oil. motorcraft api spec "semi-synthetic" makes the seals on my
> 89 civic leak like sieves. subsequently running castrol or mobil oil,
> i've had no leakage problems from the same seals whatsoever.
May be the problem is with the Honda OEM seals not the oil.
///snipped///
DaveD
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
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> MAT wrote:
>> "Don Enderton" <Enderton@nosuchaddress.duh> wrote in message
>> news:sOI0i.5504$yM2.3404@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>>> My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
>>> to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
>>> indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy
>>> conserving" oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
>>>
>>> I had an impression from years ago that Castrol was considered a
>>> superior brand. Is that still true, and if so, why?
>>>
>>
>> If you follow an average oil change interval, any API spec oil is just
>> fine.
>
> not "any" oil. motorcraft api spec "semi-synthetic" makes the seals on my
> 89 civic leak like sieves. subsequently running castrol or mobil oil,
> i've had no leakage problems from the same seals whatsoever.
May be the problem is with the Honda OEM seals not the oil.
///snipped///
DaveD
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
On May 12, 12:03 am, "Michael Pardee" <michaeltn...@cybertrails.com>
wrote:
> "bob zee" <bobz...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
> > before posting on the internet.
>
> > bob z.
>
> J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.) How
> is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that consume
> significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
> credit his observation as "could be."
>
> Mike
I thought my reply was funny!
"No, it wasn't."
"Sure, it was. Its funny."
"No."
"damn..."
:~)>
wrote:
> "bob zee" <bobz...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
> > before posting on the internet.
>
> > bob z.
>
> J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.) How
> is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that consume
> significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
> credit his observation as "could be."
>
> Mike
I thought my reply was funny!
"No, it wasn't."
"Sure, it was. Its funny."
"No."
"damn..."
:~)>
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
On May 12, 12:03 am, "Michael Pardee" <michaeltn...@cybertrails.com>
wrote:
> "bob zee" <bobz...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
> > before posting on the internet.
>
> > bob z.
>
> J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.) How
> is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that consume
> significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
> credit his observation as "could be."
>
> Mike
I thought my reply was funny!
"No, it wasn't."
"Sure, it was. Its funny."
"No."
"damn..."
:~)>
wrote:
> "bob zee" <bobz...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
> > before posting on the internet.
>
> > bob z.
>
> J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.) How
> is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that consume
> significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
> credit his observation as "could be."
>
> Mike
I thought my reply was funny!
"No, it wasn't."
"Sure, it was. Its funny."
"No."
"damn..."
:~)>
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
"bob zee" <bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On May 12, 12:03 am, "Michael Pardee" <michaeltn...@cybertrails.com>
> wrote:
>> "bob zee" <bobz...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
>> > before posting on the internet.
>>
>> > bob z.
>>
>> J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.)
>> How
>> is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that
>> consume
>> significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
>> credit his observation as "could be."
>>
>> Mike
>
> I thought my reply was funny!
>
> "No, it wasn't."
>
> "Sure, it was. Its funny."
>
> "No."
>
> "damn..."
>
> :~)>
>
>
>
>
>
I guess we have to get to know you better.
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> On May 12, 12:03 am, "Michael Pardee" <michaeltn...@cybertrails.com>
> wrote:
>> "bob zee" <bobz...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
>> > before posting on the internet.
>>
>> > bob z.
>>
>> J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.)
>> How
>> is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that
>> consume
>> significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
>> credit his observation as "could be."
>>
>> Mike
>
> I thought my reply was funny!
>
> "No, it wasn't."
>
> "Sure, it was. Its funny."
>
> "No."
>
> "damn..."
>
> :~)>
>
>
>
>
>
I guess we have to get to know you better.
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
"bob zee" <bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On May 12, 12:03 am, "Michael Pardee" <michaeltn...@cybertrails.com>
> wrote:
>> "bob zee" <bobz...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
>> > before posting on the internet.
>>
>> > bob z.
>>
>> J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.)
>> How
>> is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that
>> consume
>> significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
>> credit his observation as "could be."
>>
>> Mike
>
> I thought my reply was funny!
>
> "No, it wasn't."
>
> "Sure, it was. Its funny."
>
> "No."
>
> "damn..."
>
> :~)>
>
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>
>
I guess we have to get to know you better.
news:1178989132.108272.276310@p77g2000hsh.googlegr oups.com...
> On May 12, 12:03 am, "Michael Pardee" <michaeltn...@cybertrails.com>
> wrote:
>> "bob zee" <bobz...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
>> > before posting on the internet.
>>
>> > bob z.
>>
>> J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.)
>> How
>> is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that
>> consume
>> significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
>> credit his observation as "could be."
>>
>> Mike
>
> I thought my reply was funny!
>
> "No, it wasn't."
>
> "Sure, it was. Its funny."
>
> "No."
>
> "damn..."
>
> :~)>
>
>
>
>
>
I guess we have to get to know you better.
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Re: Dealer Switched from Castrol to Mobil Oil - Downgrade?
Michael Pardee wrote:
> "bob zee" <bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>>On May 11, 9:45 am, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
>>wrote:
>>
>>>In my forty plus years of fiddlin' with cars, I have found Castrol to
>>>cut consumption by as much as 50% regardless of the type of car involved
>>>in ever case.
>>>
>>>Just like in politics, it's a case of, "Follow the money."
>>>
>>>It's just that simple...
>>
>>cut consumption by 50%? maybe /you/ need to cut the consumption
>>before posting on the internet.
>>
>>bob z.
>>
>>
>>
>
> J.T. is a good source of info on a wide range of cars (not just Hondas.) How
> is it not possible he is right about this? I haven't had cars that consume
> significant oil for quite a while so I couldn't say myself, but I have to
> credit his observation as "could be."
>
> Mike
>
In my varied experience, I've found Castrol to be the best and Quaker
State/Penzoil to be the worst.
Of course, seal condition etc. plays a greater role when it comes to
leakage.
OTOH, if one of my vintage Studebakers were to suddenly stop leaking,
i.e., no drip marks on the pavement... I would become very concerned
that it might be empty..
JT