A friend has given me a gallon of Castrol GTX 15w 50..."for basic engines"
Presume it's OK to use ?
regards
Chris
Castrol GTX 15w 50
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Re: Castrol GTX 15w 50
It'll be over 10 years old, so give it a good shake first!
Other than that it's fine to use.
It must have been difficult to make as they only produced it for a few years when 15/40 was becoming more common- it's actually a superior spec to 20/50 as it's more efficient for winter cold starting and identical when very hot.
Other than that it's fine to use.
It must have been difficult to make as they only produced it for a few years when 15/40 was becoming more common- it's actually a superior spec to 20/50 as it's more efficient for winter cold starting and identical when very hot.
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Re: Castrol GTX 15w 50
Mine was brand new! £15 for 4l at a classic bike show. Was rather chuffed and my car has never run smoother or quieter!
Just J-j-j-jiggle it a bit.
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Re: Castrol GTX 15w 50
Thanks, both!
Chris
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