New Oil?
02-13-2012, 09:37 PM
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New Oil?
Has anyone ever seen or used G Oil? its a full synthetic motor oil that is 100% USA made. I want to know if it is up to GM standards for running in my SS. I can't really find anything to say it does. Its an official oil of the American Le Mans series. If they use it, I would think its ok to use in my car, but I'm concerned about what GM has to say. Input please.
02-14-2012, 12:29 AM
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I don't know if I would start using it in my primary vehicle - especially if it's still under warranty and not paid off.
I have an old Toyota pickup that I might try it in, but I want to find out a little more information for myself.
Specifically, if they guarantee that it won't gum up my engine and if it does will they pay to fix it.
Your best bet would be to call GM Customer Assistance Technical Support Division.
Might want to ask them if this G-Oil is approved for use in GM vehicles?
I would be worried that if you use it first that it might void your GM Drivetrain Warranty.
Popular Mechanics Magazine wrote on October 1, 2009 -
Green Earth Technologies G-Oil: This engine oil is made from rendered beef tallow, without petroleum of any sort. That makes it carbon-neutral and derived from a domestically-produced renewable resource.
Sounds like a very interesting product and good for the environment. I do my part to be green.
I have an old Toyota pickup that I might try it in, but I want to find out a little more information for myself.
Specifically, if they guarantee that it won't gum up my engine and if it does will they pay to fix it.
Your best bet would be to call GM Customer Assistance Technical Support Division.
Might want to ask them if this G-Oil is approved for use in GM vehicles?
I would be worried that if you use it first that it might void your GM Drivetrain Warranty.
Popular Mechanics Magazine wrote on October 1, 2009 -
Green Earth Technologies G-Oil: This engine oil is made from rendered beef tallow, without petroleum of any sort. That makes it carbon-neutral and derived from a domestically-produced renewable resource.
Sounds like a very interesting product and good for the environment. I do my part to be green.
02-14-2012, 06:17 AM
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Sounds like a big marketing ploy to sell more beef..... You'll be driving behind an older vehicle with blow by, get a whiff, then head to the supermarket thinking-
Beef-it's whats for dinner
Beef-it's whats for dinner
Last edited by BlackknighT; 02-14-2012 at 07:28 AM.
02-14-2012, 06:53 AM
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This engine oil is made from rendered beef tallow, without petroleum of any sort. That makes it carbon-neutral and derived from a domestically-produced renewable resource.
GM will be of no help. They have a specification and if that spec is on the bottle, it's safe to use.
02-14-2012, 07:05 AM
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The spec to look for is GM4718M for an SS and GM6094M for a non-SS unless its a 2011 which calls for the Dexos spec. Looking at the Green Earth Technologies site, there is no mention of their conventional nor their full synthetic oil meeting GM spec.
Last edited by db/sb; 02-14-2012 at 08:42 AM.
03-13-2012, 03:14 PM
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03-13-2012, 03:21 PM
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NEW GREEN SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL MADE FROM ANIMAL FAT
Update Oct 30, 2007: A new green synthetic motor oil made from beef tallow (animal fat) is now available as an alternative to petroleum-based oils. The new oil is 100% biodegradeable, non-toxic, and safe (you can even drink it!). Performance is similar to other synthetic oils but it costs a little less. The product is called G-OIL.
http://www.aa1car.com/library/synthetic_motor_oil.htm
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Update Oct 30, 2007: A new green synthetic motor oil made from beef tallow (animal fat) is now available as an alternative to petroleum-based oils. The new oil is 100% biodegradeable, non-toxic, and safe (you can even drink it!). Performance is similar to other synthetic oils but it costs a little less. The product is called G-OIL.
http://www.aa1car.com/library/synthetic_motor_oil.htm
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