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Old 09-24-2012, 11:39 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by diirk View Post
The big thing to watch for with synthetics is to avoid mixing them. Different synthetics have different additives and may not always work well together.
If the oils have an API or ILSAC rating then they are fine to mix/run back to back. You'll need to be running an oil with either of these ratings if your car is under warranty anyway.

For the OP, a few more retail options.
http://www.caltex.com.au/PRODUCTSAND...n.aspx?ID=1832
http://www.fuchs.com.au/categories.asp?cID=9&c=25467

You realise most oil companies down under do 0w-20 but only supply it in bulk to the trade.

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