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| posted on February 9th, 2011 at 10:31 PM |
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Castrol GTX2 - where did it go?
went to my local auto store to get some Castrol GTX2. And its just been replaced by three types of "GTX"
I take it the "GTX 20W-50" is the repackaging/rebranding. Anyone know?
straight answers only please, ie i dont need to hear your opinions as to why i should be using valvoline/penrite/el cheapo brand blah blah blah 
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| posted on February 10th, 2011 at 11:15 AM |
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I would say that it is the same oil
GTX 2 came in a black bottle didn't it?
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/productdetailmin.do?categoryId=8000011&con...
link to castrol website with GTX
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| posted on February 10th, 2011 at 11:17 AM |
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but whether it still has the same mineral breakdown is the question
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| posted on February 10th, 2011 at 07:27 PM |
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That's surprising. I bought a bottle of GTX2 less than a year ago. Obviously they have changed their lineup now.
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| posted on February 10th, 2011 at 08:04 PM |
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All you need to do is ring the Castrol Lube Line on 1300 557 998 and they will tell you exactly what is going on.
Cheers...Wayne
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 posted on February 10th, 2011 at 11:07 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by lauzboy
went to my local auto store to get some Castrol GTX2. And its just been replaced by three types of "GTX"
I take it the "GTX 20W-50" is the repackaging/rebranding. Anyone know?
straight answers only please, ie i dont need to hear your opinions as to why i should be using valvoline/penrite/el cheapo brand blah blah blah
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You are correct....
I bought a bottle yesterday... GTX2 SM/CF rating
but the new stuff is Now GTX 20W/50
so whether its GTX or GTX2 who knows??
LEE
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| posted on February 11th, 2011 at 09:43 AM |
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There are two different kinds of GTX 20W/50, they have the exact same name but they are different products. We should use the one in the WHITE bottle
(the one in the grey bottle won't hurt but it's not quite as well suited to an old engine).
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| posted on February 11th, 2011 at 11:13 AM |
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thanks guys
found this on their website (didnt see this last time i looked).
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9005417&contentId=7065814
2 types of 20W-50
Grey bottle - equivalent to GTX2
White bottle - equivalent to GTX
such brilliant product differentiation!
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