It is often said that death and taxes are the two things you can never avoid, but for those of us who drives, you can throw in oil change as the third certainty in life.
Oil change can sometimes be such a drag, you usually have to make an appointment or get to your mechanic on working day, arrange for transportation to go back home or back to office while leaving the car there for a few hours to get it done. Then there’s also the big mystery on what sort of oil that goes into your car.
the Castrol Auto Service Locator
So when it was time for my 20 year midnight blue baby to get her service done, I went onto Castrol’s website and utilized their nifty little Castrol Auto Service (CAS) Locator.
It was a Sunday, I needed to find a place that are open for business, can get things done properly, and not too far from home. A few minutes later, I found a CAS at Taman Paramount – TG Car Auto Service, located less than 5 minutes from where I stay. Perfect.
Castrol Auto Service at Taman Paramount
The one thing about workshops & car service centers that tells you about their work quality is the cleanliness of the place. I always believe that mechanics who don’t even bother cleaning their own shop most likely won’t care about your car better than do to their own workplace.
If this was the only measuring stick, this CAS at Taman Paramount already scores a passing grade. The place is spotless and well equipped.
For a service center, the trust factor is very important, and CAS was definitely up to task, read on.
there’s an airconditioned waiting room too
I told the mechanic to give the car service with  new Castrol EDGE with Titanium Fluid Strength Technology fully synthetic 5-40W engine oil. If you love your car, you would want something like this, the benefits include:
- maximizes short and long term engine performance
- sustains maximum performance for longer, even when under pressure
- improves engine efficiency, independently qualified
- delivers unsurpassed protection across a variety of driving conditions & temperatures
- reduce engine deposits to help maximize engine response
Shortly after that, the car was driven onto the platform and jacked up. The old oil is drained into a container for recycle (a good thing). The mechanic then changed the oil filter, and poured the Castrol into the car.
For those who aren’t into chatting up with mechanics, there is a fully air conditioned waiting room complete with water cooler and TV at the service center.
After the oil change, the mechanic did a check up for the car and showed me a couple areas of concern (a leaky front shocks, rear wheel bearings that’s a bit loose, a swell up oil pipe) that I should get looked at next time. After all, the car is 2 decades old, I guess it’s up for a bit of maintenance too.
Very good service, I was quite impressed, and will certainly bring the car back there again. If you want a place you can trust to service your car, look no further.
From September 15 till November 15, 2011 when you make an oil change using either of the following product:
- Castrol EDGE 5W40, EDGE Sport 0W40 & EDGE Sport 10W60 (4L)
- Castrol EDGE 5W40, EDGE 0W40 & EDGE 10W60 (4L)
- Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 (4L)
I want my Ipad 2, wish me luck!
After the service, you’ll get a scratch card like on the photo above. Scratched to get the code and then text “CAS ICNUMBER CODE” to 39993, answer a question via SMS again, and if you get it right, you stand a chance to win, it’s that simple.
I did mine, so wish me luck! 😀
Other than the Castrol Auto Service, Service & Win, there’s also the Experience the Strongest contest that you should check out. The ultimate prize for this contest is a trip to EUFA Euro 2012! Now that’s something to look forward to.
For more information, head to  www.facecbook.com/castrolmalaysia and their corporate site at www.castrol.com/my
Been some time since we used Castrol. This looks good to try although I was really hoping they have the 5W-30.
Did you see whether this was the German packed one? THANX!!!
missyblurkit: ah, i didn’t realize there’s actually a 5W-30, usually it’s 0-40 and 5-40 kan
yes there is 5-30 but not really seen them locally unless parallel imported…for most brands too.
missyblurkit: learn something new everyday, for me 😀
5W-30 Good one?
Nikel: gotta try to know i guess.
used to love ur blog. now can’t trust ur food post anymore. this is obvious advertorial and they pay u back for oil but u never put as advertorial. i see on so many other blog. liar! how many times u lie on food posts also. how many pay one? really cannot trust u anymore. anything for $
Choon: it’s very simple, all advertorials are tagged “lunch money”, and invited foods are catagorized “by invitation”. Food posts are of my own opinions. For those invitation with bad food, I usually choose to not write about them instead. Cheers. 🙂
u r such a liar. no lunch money tag just now. i got proof. screen shot. u just put it up after ur lies discovered. i will post up after office. disappointed…such a big Liar!
Choon: you are right, I forgot to add that tag on this post and made the correction. By the way, why does a blog always be judged differently from magazines when it comes to advertising?
You remove comments too!
I once posted a non so nice comment on your food post and you removed it!
You are so fake.
Remember this,
without us readers, you are nobody!!
So respect the relationship!
Pukeemon: yah if I dislike certain comments (mostly those that are malicious, or of personal attacks), I remove them. You are right, and respect goes both ways.
i guess his nick says lots abt him
foodcrazee: thanks bro 🙂
Hey not a bad place to fix my car and get an oil change too.
I haven’t been to a Castrol Auto Service before but I use their engine oil. 🙂
I still have a full one of Magnatec at home. 😀
Huai Bin: best thing is they open on Sunday too!
I think i spotted your black MR-2.. hehe.. Maybe one day you can give me a ride.. 😛
TikkoSS: u wanna swap it with ur lotus? 😛
I am going there next week to change my oil. Thanks guys!
Leonardo: cheers! 😀
just inform me friend i will visit his CAS at Puchong on my next day off. . .wht a nice tips u given me. . . . i want the Ipad2 too. . . .hehehehehe
foodcrazee: I won free Castrol EDGE!
Im driving Kenari right now, is the car service charges in Castrol outlet affordable? I’ve tried in Perodua and Eneos but freaky expensive. @#$%&*
Ford_GT: yeap I like the place, serious. I’ve since sent my car in for other maintenance work. 😀
Ok, set. Iwill send it over them based on your recommendation. Tqvm.