Not the '99 'Vette that one of our sale people has. "Castrol Syntec" label
under the hood. (Not an aftermarket or "Jiffy Lube" sticker either.) May
have been an SLP edition.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Bob H
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 1999 1:58 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Interesting Post from MML
Corvette uses Mobil One only, even has the decal on the oil filler cap.
At 10:30 AM 9/11/99 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Great report Richard!
>
>One key point to add to the Castrol Syntec comments:
>
>GM (with it's SLP program) also uses Castrol Syntec on their vehicles right
>from the factory. (SS/SLP Camaro and Corvette mainly but it is also an
>option from the dealer.)
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>Subject: DML: Interesting Post from MML
>
>Castroil Syntec lasted nearly 11,000 miles and the funny thing was the
>report said it'd finally reached the end of its life because of engine
>particle emulsion, Not because the oil had lost its viscosity
>or lubricating life, they said it still showed to have a long useful life
>left and suggested trying one
>of the new ultra-fine oil filters and repeating the test.
>
>
>
~~~~~Bob
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