Castrol Syntec ?

[talonXracer]

I was wondering peoples thoughts on the Castrol Syntec, not the german stuff, but the US market stuff. I needed oil quickly and grabbed some of the 5w50 to try(thought it was 5w40(old fart eyes LOL))

[Jpax]

I use that stuff all the time Doug! I have not had build up issues either unlike valvoline oil i had build up issues with that stuff in my D series motor when it was in the EK. But I have been using that in the FIT now for i would say last 6 oil changes.

LOL old fart!

[ep_hatcher_510]

i been using it for a long time now, its good oil.

[talonXracer]

Thnx Joe, I had used the German stuff in the A3 and liked it. I can really vouche for using a quality oil, the stock A2 block is in great shape with alot of miles on it.

[beechstreet]

if you are running a 40w, try out Mobil 1 0w-40. just from what ive read on BITOG, it has shown great results.

[Mighty_Mouse]

GC is one of the best oils around and probably the single best, all-around oil for the money. Their regular US stuff is just average amongst synthetics. Penzzoil Ultra 5w40 is another great synthetic that's commonly available.

[drjd888]

I used Castrol Syntec 5w-20 for the first time during my last oil change and the only thing I've noticed different is my MPG has been better. I haven't made any other changes and I get gas from the same stations as before. I would typically get mid to high 27 mpg but now I easily get 30 with the same driving habits. It also doesn't seem to be burning off as quickly as mobil 1 oil.