Motor oil question

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Chris Leithiser

Anybody know what brand Saturn uses out of the factory, and/or in their
shop? It's been years since my oil was changed at the dealer's.
 
I am guessing that each dealership uses whatever they can get the best rate
on. So figure valvoline or castrol or something like that. I sort of doubt
there is a standard dealership oil - from their owners manuals, anything
which meets the specs they outline there should be just fine - so for an
L300, as an example, any 5w30 (with the API, etc. certifications) is just
fine. I use Mobil 1 in ours.
 
David said:
I am guessing that each dealership uses whatever they can get the best rate
on. So figure valvoline or castrol or something like that. I sort of doubt
there is a standard dealership oil - from their owners manuals, anything
which meets the specs they outline there should be just fine - so for an
L300, as an example, any 5w30 (with the API, etc. certifications) is just
fine. I use Mobil 1 in ours.
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If I was guessing, I'd guess GM dealers use Goodwrench Motor Oil.

See http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/PartsAccessories/EngineProducts.html

Ed
 
The 2001 SC1 I bought last month had a valvoline sticker on it. Bought
it from a Saturn dealer.
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Probably the former owner took it to an oil change place. Was the
mileage close to the same mileage as when you purchased the car?

Ed
 
Chris Leithiser said:
Anybody know what brand Saturn uses out of the factory, and/or in their
shop? It's been years since my oil was changed at the dealer's.
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My local dealer is using the Castrol line. Have no idea about the factory.

Charles
 
C. E. White said:
Probably the former owner took it to an oil change place. Was the
mileage close to the same mileage as when you purchased the car?

Ed
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My Saturn dealer's service also uses (or has used -- I haven't taken a close
enough look at the sticker recently and I'm too lazy to put on my coat and
go outside to the parking lot to check <g>) Valvoline stickers.
Steve
 
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