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Old 02-03-2021, 09:24 PM   #41
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Yawn.

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Old 02-04-2021, 06:40 AM   #42
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Piper I can’t believe you actually started/extended an oil thread! Wait, I think I just did the same thing as did TeamOxford. Yawn is right.
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Old 02-04-2021, 02:40 PM   #43
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Piper I can’t believe you actually started/extended an oil thread! Wait, I think I just did the same thing as did TeamOxford. Yawn is right.
HAHA! Well, I did apologize in advance!

I still don't understand why so many people use so many different grades, when the manual seems pretty specific.


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Old 02-06-2021, 05:36 PM   #44
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Anyone know the difference in Castrol Edge vs. Castrol Edge European Formula? The European formula has started showing up in local Wally (5W-40) for about $25 for 5 quart jug.
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Old 02-07-2021, 05:41 AM   #45
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The European formula gives 10 hp.
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Old 02-07-2021, 06:25 AM   #46
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Here is a thread that might help:

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/castrol-edge-euro-car-vs-edge-european-formula.335113/

Damn, I extended this thread again!
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Old 02-07-2021, 09:23 AM   #47
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I still don't understand why so many people use so many different grades, when the manual seems pretty specific. ...
What year was your manual written? Think back to that year. How many M96s had failed? How many in the years since then? Go back and read the first page of this thread for a recent list of Porsche approved oils. Maybe Porsche changed the list as they learned more and oils improved. ...or maybe they benefit from promoting certain products.

disclaimer: I used Rotella T6 on my waffles this morning. It is not approved.

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Old 02-07-2021, 03:40 PM   #48
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disclaimer: I used Rotella T6 on my waffles this morning. It is not approved.
LOL.

Best post of the year ...... so far (it's only February)

Just sayin'...........

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Old 02-08-2021, 06:52 AM   #49
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Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the bomb

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