Just did my 294,000 mi oil change, and instead of Rotella I was taken in by Castrol Techion Extra; Anyone ever use this oil before?
Any reports?
Nice bottle, it has a "no glug" spout!
that's what probably got me. Pretty cool this tube comes out about 2" extra and no glugging! Also has a side handle for pouring.

and I remembered to put in my new oil pan bolt I got from Phil.

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81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

the joy of impulse purchases

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Brown '80 240D 4 Speed 716k SOLD
Beige '80 300D N/A 119k SOLD
Blue '85 300D Model 186k T-Boned

I bought 4 cases when Advance had it on sale for $5 a gallon. It meets all the usual manufacturers specs so it's probably good stuff. And the two handled container is great to use. I'll buy another 4 cases if it goes that cheap again since Advance raised the prices of oil again and plain old gasoline engine oil is now $1.38 a quart.

I've used it for the last 2 oil changes. I'm sold. I'm usually a Delo or delvac buyer.

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Is it synthetic, dino, or a blend? I've never heard of it but now you've got me curious. It'll have to be pretty good to get me away from Mobil 1, however.

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1979 BMW 633csi 62K+++? Dead odo

Never heard of it, but the bottle sounds cool.

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I use a big funnel into the hole on the engine cover anyways when I dump in my rotella, so I have no problem with "glugging" I have 1.5 gallons poured in within 40 seconds.....

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A month ago Kragen was giving out coupons, and there is one where you can buy one get one free for Castrol Tection Extra diesel oil 15W-40. The coupon expires 1/31/06. At $5.99 for two, it is a deal. There may be more of these coupons at the store.
For those who may not know, this is a new synthetic oil from Castrol.

No coupons at Advance or discounted price.

I paid 7.44 per gallon... but
just found a rebate on their website for $6.00
here's a link to their Technion MO.
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/productdetail.do?categoryId=9001936&contentId=7003181
and it appears to be synthetic

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'87 924S
'81 280SEL

Sold ->

81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

You can't expect synthetic at THAT price.

I use the big funnel that MB supplied with the engine. The oil filter goes in there when you're done.

darn mine isnt "no glug"... cant i just fill the engine through the oil filter housing to minimize mess on my valve cover..

That's exactly what I just said, Don.

I fill all but about the last half-quart through the filter housing. On a 606, you have the added bonus of not risking flooding the valve seals with oil.

oooo.. well then .. i think ill just put my first gallon in the oil filter housing and the 2 more quarts into the hole of dancing

Yeah, I didn't think it was syn, I checked the containers this AM and nowhere does it say synthetic.

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'87 924S
'81 280SEL

Sold ->

81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."