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Old 10-31-2009, 11:25 PM   #1
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Yep I ordered a few from Pelican...

Now I just need to find the cheapest source for Castrol oil in Chicagoland area

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Surf the net and find the local Castrol distributor. Most likely they'll do 'City Desk' or 'Will Call' sales. Ususally even cheaper than wally world!

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Old 11-03-2009, 06:37 PM   #2
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This is driving me nuts! I went to 3 different Walmarts, Kmart and every parts store in the Naperville/Aurora area and while I can find Castrol Synthetic 5W-40 but it's $6.99 per quart! WTF. I may have to go with Mobil 1, Ugh IK really wanted to switch to Castrol!
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Old 11-03-2009, 06:46 PM   #3
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Honestly, $6.99 is much less then I paid for Royal Purple 5w-40, and currently pay for Redline 5w-40.

I think if your that close to you margin, I wish you the best with Porsche ownership.

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Besides, with all that driving wouldn't you have already wasted the cost difference?
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Old 11-03-2009, 07:53 PM   #4
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A rebuild on a 3.2 is about $9,000 ... a few extra bucks for oil ... no issue ... I would rather spend a few extra bucks to protect the investment.
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Ok

All right I'll stop acting like a cheap bastard! LOL )
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Nothing wrong with wanting to save some dough. In the future, look for deals as you can find bargains on Castrol from time to time.

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So I found a special on Castrol Synthetic at Pep Boys, 5 quarts and a filter for $27.99. Yeah!
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