This is ridiculous! dexos®2 | GM
Do we really need to use 0w40?
5w30 and even 5w40 is everywhere, but not 0w40
Do we really need to use 0w40?
5w30 and even 5w40 is everywhere, but not 0w40
Dexos2 0w40 nowhere to be found!
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Dexos is the required/recommended brand, so not wise to use something else, especially if a warranty issue occurs. Murray: are the Mobil oil distributors unable to source out the oil for you? I had no problems in the past getting the largest Mobil distributor in my area (Bluewater Group), bring in some cases.
Just had 3rd oil change at Sadlon Motors and had to pay for this one =took about an hour-$314.24 made up of $19 labour and the rest oil-$279.52 plus filter, taxes, misc so oil is by far the biggest part of oil change-unless you get oil way cheaper then it is hard to argue with dealership doing the work and dealing with mess and old oil and filter.
I bought 24 litres from my Esso bulk dealer a couple of months back. Try your local bulk dealer.
Once out of warranty, any synthetic 0w40 or even a 5w40 that is API SP and ILSAC GF-6 would work fine. A 5w40 would be fine, the difference between a 0w and a 5w is only at very cold temperatures, well out of the range you're likely operating your car, and 5w synthetics still flow very well when cold. I would stick to a 40 and not go down to a 30 to maintain proper flow rate at temperature.
There are 44 gallons in stock at my local CanTire @ $66/gallon + tax.
Where do you live Murray, and I'll bring some out to you?
Where do you live Murray, and I'll bring some out to you?
Thanks. I kind of thought that. Extended warranty is 7 years so I got a while to go.
Considering how rare C8s are out here, for sure.
They'll probably ship store to store if you asked.
They can't order from the nearest distribution center?
Yes, you're right, store to store doesn't work with them. I forgot they're franchises. Friend owned one or more a few years back.
Are there any Walmarts near you?
Mobil 1™ Full Synthetic Engine Oil 0W-40, 4.73 L | Walmart Canada
Yes, you're right, store to store doesn't work with them. I forgot they're franchises. Friend owned one or more a few years back.
Are there any Walmarts near you?
Mobil 1™ Full Synthetic Engine Oil 0W-40, 4.73 L | Walmart Canada
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Murray: you're in Uxbridge, right? I searched and found there's a Mobil Oil distributor located at Etobicoke (BRENNTAG CANADA INC.) and perhaps they'll have the oil you're looking for?? Google tells me they're 58 minutes from Uxbridge. I couldn't find one in the Toronto area or closer to Uxbridge. I found the cheapest price at Edmonton's largest Mobil Oil distributor for the C8 correct/recommended oil, which is why I'm sounding like a broken record. Hope this helps but regardless, good luck with your quest!
Buying 4 cases (24 litres) from the bulk dealer worked out to just under $13.00 per litre.
if you can get anywhere near an Advanced Autoparts in the USA they have ESP/Supercar on sale.
I get it shipped to my mail box in Blaine, WA as I’m only 10 min from the border. Approx $10.50 CAD/quart
Took an hour and $19 labour charge?! Wow, what dealership is that, charging $19 per hour! Mine is north of $150 per hour
