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Old 12-10-2010, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
Pete, you got a "pass" try for 2
Pete posts "flat out"
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by frisbee91
Okay,
Serious question. Assuming you are using a big-brand synthetic (Mobil 1 xW40, Syntec xW40), WHERE do you get it? Some of my local auto parts chains seem to have limited selection of these less common viscosity blends.
Here in socal the only place where I have found mobile 15W50 is Autozone.
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by soverystout
every pepboys in our area (Delaware) has plenty of Mobil 0w -40 and Castrol Syntec 5W-40. Where are you shopping?
Been to Pep Boys in Newark and Advance Auto (was looking for Mobil1 5w40) , and didn't find it. Maybe I'll try a different Pep Boys (Kirkwood Highway?)


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Um, Ed, could you be a bit more specific???
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Old 12-10-2010, 06:46 PM
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Amazon
http://www.buyracingparts.com/lubric...50---case.html

or
http://matrixsyntheticoils.com/store..._oils.html#449

watch the sales, Amazon has free shipping sometimes on orders over $100
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Old 12-10-2010, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Pete posts "flat out"



in the rain





at night




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Old 12-10-2010, 06:57 PM
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Im gonna go Castrol syntec 5-40 next time....same oil as the R32...I love when a good plan comes together.



BTW who wants to start a NEW IMS thread?
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Originally Posted by fty
Im gonna go Castrol syntec 5-40 next time....same oil as the R32...I love when a good plan comes together.



BTW who wants to start a NEW IMS thread?
I wouldnt mind (: Planning to send my engine for a rebuild and maybe at the same time an IMS upgrade ...
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Okay, so what kind of oil should i change to at the next service? Castrol i can get in singapore but not the other brands you guys have mentioned. Should i try Mobil 1 5-40?
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Originally Posted by ivangene
in the rain





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He needs to be put in the fastest post group.

it never gets old...
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Originally Posted by bkjwhipple
He needs to be put in the fastest post group.

it never gets old...
Seriously, He must be connected with his iPhone or something..
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Originally Posted by r1de23
Seriously, He must be connected with his iPhone or something..
hahahha. I was just thinking about tht.
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Old 12-11-2010, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bkjwhipple
He needs to be put in the fastest post group.

it never gets old...
you must have no regard for your personal safety driving such a car, I didnt point you by because I was afraid you would crash and burst into flames.

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OK, I got into this thread late, is it too late to play?

My indy uses Royal Purple 15W40, even in the dead of winter.

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Motul 300v Power 5W40 anyone?
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