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      11-11-2024, 12:58 AM   #1
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Castro Motor Oil (Good or Bad!?)

Hi guys really need help my car is leaking quite a significant amount of oil going to get it checked out next week but I’ve put Castro motor oil in my E92 will it be fine for a week before I put the recommended oil ? Or must I drain the oil now ? Please help (urgent !!!!)
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      11-11-2024, 10:10 AM   #2
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Hi guys really need help my car is leaking quite a significant amount of oil going to get it checked out next week but I’ve put Castro motor oil in my E92 will it be fine for a week before I put the recommended oil ? Or must I drain the oil now ? Please help (urgent !!!!)
Castrol was the recommended oil for years! Not Fidel! lol
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      11-13-2024, 09:22 AM   #3
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Castro, copy cat of Castrol? If not, you're good Kay! (i.e. their 10w60).
Even went back from Shell myself just because.
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