GC 0w30 in Portland, OR?

EricInHoodRiver · 12-04-2012, 08:23 PM

Anyone found German castrol in PDX?

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BREWPUBEAVER · 12-04-2012, 10:51 PM

Napa normally has some

WaitTheresMore · 12-04-2012, 11:39 PM

Best oil on the planet!

EricInHoodRiver · 12-05-2012, 01:09 AM

Just need a place on the planet close to Portland, OR

WaitTheresMore · 12-05-2012, 01:22 AM

I buy mine from autozone, give these stores a call and see if they have it.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/sto...uestid=1723401

EricInHoodRiver · 12-05-2012, 02:17 AM

Nice! Thanks. Super helpful. Will call around before I drive from Hood River.

Interested to see how GC 0w30 compares with Rotella T6 5w40 in the winter. I have a 2011 Stage 2 wrx that is an uber short tripper (less than 3 miles 3 to 4 times per day with an occasional highway run to PDX, or Mt Hood etc). I would like the lower cold viscosity of the 0w for cold starts and short trips. I also need an oil that can deal with short trip fuel dilution, and the VERY dusty roads in Hood River and highway 35. Found GC on Amazon too, so I will compare prices.

STizzIE · 12-05-2012, 02:50 AM

I cant wait to get my hands on some. My STi totally blows i assume this German Oil will finally make it a good car...

STizzIE · 12-05-2012, 02:59 AM

I hope I can find some before I trade my car in for a real mans car. I'm eying the new ford focus! it can run on non german oil! give me a break!

TrickNipple · 12-05-2012, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STizzIE

I cant wait to get my hands on some. My STi totally blows i assume this German Oil will finally make it a good car...

Quote:

Originally Posted by STizzIE

I hope I can find some before I trade my car in for a real mans car. I'm eying the new ford focus! it can run on non german oil! give me a break!

Stop trolling.

08STI206 · 12-05-2012, 06:46 AM

My car loooves this stuff. Its all Ive been using the past 30k+ miles. Always have gotten good results from Blackstone and they recommended a 7500 mile o.c.i.

EricInHoodRiver · 12-05-2012, 06:38 PM

Found it by calling autozones in PDX-- not shown on line. It's cheaper on Amazon with free super saver shipping when not on sale

Thanks,
Eric

Fade2black02 · 12-05-2012, 09:18 PM

Why the sudden interest in the oil? What am I missing out on?

EricInHoodRiver · 12-05-2012, 09:47 PM

I think t6 is great and it's what I use. But, I do think a slightly lower viscosity is good for cold starts in cold weather. Honestly, don't think any of this matters much but I enjoy pretending that it does.

WaitTheresMore · 12-05-2012, 11:24 PM

GC is the best oil you can get for you car, the Blackstone labs has proven this multiple times. Its expensive but worth it. It doesn't shear like other oils under high operating temps.

EricInHoodRiver · 12-06-2012, 12:04 AM

^^^
I agree. The uoa's really support the use of GC. The 0w down from 5w is a real bonus for me for cold, short trips. Gonna do a change out with it in about a month. Found a supply via your suggestion. Thanks much for that

Eric

WaitTheresMore · 12-06-2012, 12:54 AM

^ No Problem man, sometimes they have it on sale for 32 bucks for 5 quarts. I don't understand all the hype about T6, I tried it and I wasn't impressed other than 26.99 price tag.

EricInHoodRiver · 12-08-2012, 12:09 PM

In Portland today. Found it at AZ for 5q with filter $34. Thanks again

Eric

12-04-2012, 08:23 PM	#1
EricInHoodRiver Scooby Newbie Member#: 299737 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch Cobb Stage 2 Protune	GC 0w30 in Portland, OR? Anyone found German castrol in PDX? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-04-2012, 10:51 PM	#2
BREWPUBEAVER Scooby Guru Member#: 84547 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX S-SE Vehicle: 06, Lafawnduh Fender rolling king	Napa normally has some

12-04-2012, 11:39 PM	#3
WaitTheresMore Scooby Specialist Member#: 289315 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: The Rainy NW Vehicle: 2006 STi "Frosty"	Best oil on the planet!

12-05-2012, 01:09 AM	#4
EricInHoodRiver Scooby Newbie Member#: 299737 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch Cobb Stage 2 Protune	Just need a place on the planet close to Portland, OR

12-05-2012, 01:22 AM	#5
WaitTheresMore Scooby Specialist Member#: 289315 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: The Rainy NW Vehicle: 2006 STi "Frosty"	I buy mine from autozone, give these stores a call and see if they have it. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/sto...uestid=1723401

12-05-2012, 02:17 AM	#6
EricInHoodRiver Scooby Newbie Member#: 299737 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch Cobb Stage 2 Protune	Nice! Thanks. Super helpful. Will call around before I drive from Hood River. Interested to see how GC 0w30 compares with Rotella T6 5w40 in the winter. I have a 2011 Stage 2 wrx that is an uber short tripper (less than 3 miles 3 to 4 times per day with an occasional highway run to PDX, or Mt Hood etc). I would like the lower cold viscosity of the 0w for cold starts and short trips. I also need an oil that can deal with short trip fuel dilution, and the VERY dusty roads in Hood River and highway 35. Found GC on Amazon too, so I will compare prices.

12-05-2012, 02:50 AM	#7
STizzIE Scooby Newbie Member#: 189562 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Vashon, Wa Vehicle: 2011 STi Limited Obsidian Black Pearl	I cant wait to get my hands on some. My STi totally blows i assume this German Oil will finally make it a good car...

12-05-2012, 02:59 AM	#8
STizzIE Scooby Newbie Member#: 189562 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Vashon, Wa Vehicle: 2011 STi Limited Obsidian Black Pearl	I hope I can find some before I trade my car in for a real mans car. I'm eying the new ford focus! it can run on non german oil! give me a break!

12-05-2012, 06:46 AM	#10
08STI206 Scooby Newbie Member#: 261145 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2008 STI WRB	My car loooves this stuff. Its all Ive been using the past 30k+ miles. Always have gotten good results from Blackstone and they recommended a 7500 mile o.c.i.

12-05-2012, 06:38 PM	#11
EricInHoodRiver Scooby Newbie Member#: 299737 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch Cobb Stage 2 Protune	Found it by calling autozones in PDX-- not shown on line. It's cheaper on Amazon with free super saver shipping when not on sale Thanks, Eric

12-05-2012, 09:18 PM	#12
Fade2black02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 309997 Join Date: Feb 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Arlington, WA Vehicle: 2010 STI Blick	Why the sudden interest in the oil? What am I missing out on?

12-05-2012, 09:47 PM	#13
EricInHoodRiver Scooby Newbie Member#: 299737 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch Cobb Stage 2 Protune	I think t6 is great and it's what I use. But, I do think a slightly lower viscosity is good for cold starts in cold weather. Honestly, don't think any of this matters much but I enjoy pretending that it does.

12-05-2012, 11:24 PM	#14
WaitTheresMore Scooby Specialist Member#: 289315 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: The Rainy NW Vehicle: 2006 STi "Frosty"	GC is the best oil you can get for you car, the Blackstone labs has proven this multiple times. Its expensive but worth it. It doesn't shear like other oils under high operating temps.

12-06-2012, 12:04 AM	#15
EricInHoodRiver Scooby Newbie Member#: 299737 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch Cobb Stage 2 Protune	^^^ I agree. The uoa's really support the use of GC. The 0w down from 5w is a real bonus for me for cold, short trips. Gonna do a change out with it in about a month. Found a supply via your suggestion. Thanks much for that Eric

12-06-2012, 12:54 AM	#16
WaitTheresMore Scooby Specialist Member#: 289315 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: The Rainy NW Vehicle: 2006 STi "Frosty"	^ No Problem man, sometimes they have it on sale for 32 bucks for 5 quarts. I don't understand all the hype about T6, I tried it and I wasn't impressed other than 26.99 price tag.

12-08-2012, 12:09 PM	#17
EricInHoodRiver Scooby Newbie Member#: 299737 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch Cobb Stage 2 Protune	In Portland today. Found it at AZ for 5q with filter $34. Thanks again Eric