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Old 09-21-2023, 07:01 PM   #1
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Where is the "R" on the Supercar oil ?

I see Dexos on the front label. oh , I see the "Dexos R" now with a magnifying glass on the back of container, why is this ? Supercar , what does that mean ?
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Old 09-21-2023, 07:09 PM   #2
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It’s the last letter in the word supercar, and it sounds very sexy now that there’s no more Camaro being made after 2024. I only put L in my car, AmsoiL
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Old 09-21-2023, 07:32 PM   #3
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Supercar is simply the rebrand from ESP.
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Old 09-21-2023, 07:33 PM   #4
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Marketing aside, it's very good oil
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Old 09-21-2023, 07:39 PM   #5
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how do we know that ?
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Old 09-21-2023, 07:50 PM   #6
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They make all their oils with certified snakes. This one is made with rattle snakes, hence the "R".




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Old 09-21-2023, 10:07 PM   #7
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They make all their oils with certified snakes. This one is made with rattle snakes, hence the "R".




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