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[TheBoy]

When i had a Beetle I used to use Asda own brand oil. It was £3 for 5 litres I think.

I use to change it every 250,000 miles though!

I get a feeling that Asda oil is supplied by Castrol. Whilst I have used it to top up, not sure I'd use it for an oil change if it is Castrol.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I'm sure we've been through this many times  , but who supplies/manufactures GM Genuine oils? 

[chrisgixer]

I'm sure we've been through this many times  , but who supplies/manufactures GM Genuine oils? 

Dunno.

But always presumed its "brewed under license"..... bit like Fosters.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I'm sure we've been through this many times  , but who supplies/manufactures GM Genuine oils? 

Dunno.

But always presumed its "brewed under license"..... bit like Fosters.

I've always assumed it's a product manufactured by one of the oil companies for 'Own Label' customers, such as GM, Halfords etc 

[05omegav6]

5W30 could well be Fosters based It's certainly thin enough...

[Sir Tigger KC]

5W30 could well be Fosters based It's certainly thin enough...

Yes, you can't get properly lubricated on the stuff! 

[chrisgixer]

I'm sure we've been through this many times  , but who supplies/manufactures GM Genuine oils? 

Dunno.

But always presumed its "brewed under license"..... bit like Fosters.

I've always assumed it's a product manufactured by one of the oil companies for 'Own Label' customers, such as GM, Halfords etc 

Gm own a few patents on lubricants. It doesn't make sense to "brew" it all in one place and ship it. Brew local, less shipping. ...

So, again presuming. It's the specification, rather than who makes it.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I see.  So 'Genuine' GM might be made by BP here, Total in France or Exxon in The States, but as it's made to GM's specifications it's the same stuff?   

[chrisgixer]

I see.  So 'Genuine' GM might be made by BP here, Total in France or Exxon in The States, but as it's made to GM's specifications it's the same stuff?   

That depends...

<cem mode on> its all a conspiracy. <off> Keep digging, Digger, and eventually you'll get the answer you want to hear.

[05omegav6]

There's one on every website

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_makes_general_motors_motor_oil?#slide=1

Fifth row down, centre gimp

Off to find a sensible website to answer the question...

Exxon Mobil apparently 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I see.  So 'Genuine' GM might be made by BP here, Total in France or Exxon in The States, but as it's made to GM's specifications it's the same stuff?   

That depends...

<cem mode on> its all a conspiracy. <off> Keep digging, Digger, and eventually you'll get the answer you want to hear.

I thought you'd know!    You know everything else!!   

[chrisgixer]

I see.  So 'Genuine' GM might be made by BP here, Total in France or Exxon in The States, but as it's made to GM's specifications it's the same stuff?   

That depends...

<cem mode on> its all a conspiracy. <off> Keep digging, Digger, and eventually you'll get the answer you want to hear.

I thought you'd know!    You know everything else!!   

I do know. I'm just not telling YOU.

[05omegav6]

Ahem... it's not a secret anymore

There's one on every website

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_makes_general_motors_motor_oil?#slide=1

Fifth row down, centre gimp

Off to find a sensible website to answer the question...

Exxon Mobil apparently 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I see.  So 'Genuine' GM might be made by BP here, Total in France or Exxon in The States, but as it's made to GM's specifications it's the same stuff?   

That depends...

<cem mode on> its all a conspiracy. <off> Keep digging, Digger, and eventually you'll get the answer you want to hear.

I thought you'd know!    You know everything else!!   

I do know. I'm just not telling YOU.

Aw go on you bastid! I won't sleep otherwise!     

[Sir Tigger KC]

Ahem... it's not a secret anymore

There's one on every website

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_makes_general_motors_motor_oil?#slide=1

Fifth row down, centre gimp

Off to find a sensible website to answer the question...

Exxon Mobil apparently 

I had a quick look around too and saw Fuchs, Comma, and Esso!    Where's oilman when you need him!