If I remember correctly, a difference between european formula and the real German Castrol, just fyi. I remember a while back I bought the european formula but it was made in USA. Where it usually has the api symbols is where it will say made in Germany or USA or something. Another thing is the real German Castrol oil is actually green, I don't know why, but thats what the oil nerds at bobistheoilguy say.

My last oil change I put in the european formula of 5w-40 from Castrol, I've had to add a quart so far and I've put about ~3.1k.

 

I look at the back to make sure it still says made in Germany just in case. Because I almost had that happen to me at Autozone a few months ago.

 

Yep, my buddy had been using M1 5w30 in his LGT but switched to normal Castrol Syntec and he basically said the same thing - that the engine sounded quieter and smoother.

 

I've had this problem for the past 2 years - only one Autozone carried it. But lately its really easy to find. The auto chains must have noticed that once they stocked it, it was instantly sold out! Glad they finally wised up to the demand.

 

Good Oil! My suby stopped burning oil after I switched to this stuff
I'm selling my scoob and I still have I think 6 unused bottles and at least 8 Subaru OEM oil filters with crush rings left. PM me If anyone want this stuff

 

Which Oil Filters are they? The Black Ones, the White Ones or the new Blue Ones? Do you happen to have the part numbers from the filters?

 

I'd be willing to pick up the good german stuff and a couple filters. I think i'm going to the bay tomorrow to.

 

Yes, oil grade and forumlas are different all around the world. Thats why 5-qt jug of mobil 1 synthetic here is about 25 dollars and in germany, about 3 or 4 times that.

 

I'm a complete noob when it comes to oil, and well actually a lot of other things, but anyhow what is a good forum to read up on Subaru's and using 0w30. I'm just paranoid to do anything other than what the factory tells me: 5w30.

Thanks.

 

I normally get the Castrol 5w30 with Purolator filter on sale most of the time for $16.99 ...

 

http://pepboyscircular.zt02.net/zeta...cular_en.html#

Mine doesn't carry it.... :/ Plus I only use Synthetic.

 

called san carlos pepboys and they don't have it

 

I believe the syntec is full synthetic. If it wasn't it would say sytec BLEND.

 

me too... what is the great benefit of 0w30? I live in San Diego so not sure if I need it for the cold start that someone mentioned.

 

Is that castrol dino-oil or full synthetic at that price?