Castrol GTD plus

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Fri 30 Mar 2007 21:33
Castrol GTD plus - Chug, Rattle & Knock
I have been using Castrol oils for the last 15 years, and the GTD plus for the past few years. I went to buy some this afternoon but have discovered that it has been re-branded, put in a 4 litre container and had an increase in price !! What use is a 4 litre container ? just means that you've got to buy two !

Does anyone know why this has happened and is this 'more for less' marketing going to happen to all oils ?

PS. what's the best alternative for GTD plus ? (it's for a 306 diesel and Berlingo diesel - both non-turbo). I always like buying decent oils.
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Fri 30 Mar 2007 21:43
Castrol GTD plus - Quinny100
GSF sell Total Quartz oils at very reasonable prices, and these are what PSA reccomend. I always used GTD Plus in my Xantia TD with good results, but the move to 4L containers is mean.
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Fri 30 Mar 2007 22:57
Castrol GTD plus - Chug, Rattle & Knock
Thanks. Have checked the GSF website and catalogue and also the Berlingo service book. I'll be getting some Total Quartz from GSF tomorrow morning - so much for brand loyalty !!
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Fri 30 Mar 2007 23:35
Castrol GTD plus - 659FBE
Another good alternative is Fuchs semi-synthetic. At about £13 for 5 litres (4 litre cans are an insane idea for most engines) it's a bargain at my local farm supplies outlet.

I also used to be a Castrol customer but became fed up of paying for their hype several years ago.

659.
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Fri 30 Mar 2007 23:51
Castrol GTD plus - Hamsafar
I think Castrol is the Burberry cap of motor oil.
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Sat 31 Mar 2007 20:33
Castrol GTD plus - Chug, Rattle & Knock
Trouble is that you don't know what you're getting with unbranded cheap oils ... although I suppose if they've go the correct specs on them you can't go wrong. Anyway, what's an extra couple of quid on oil when you're paying £600 in fuel between service intervals.
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