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  1. bestmak

    Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 vs Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0W40 vs Castrol EDGE 0W40 (N52)

    Thanks so much @Averroes, very helpful! Sounds like I’ll have to try both :) With winter approaching, I’ll try the Castrol 0W40 first, then the Pennzoil Platinum Euro after. Also since you’re in Toronto, where do you usually do your VOAs/used oil analysis? Curious what your experiences and...
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    Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 vs Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0W40 vs Castrol EDGE 0W40 (N52)

    Thanks @edyvw. In that case, I’m back to the original three oils as they are 40 grade and have Porsche A40 approval. Thanks @kschachn. To help make a decision, I'm interested if anyone has personal experience with two of the following oils and prefers one over the other: Pennzoil Platinum Euro...
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    Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 vs Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0W40 vs Castrol EDGE 0W40 (N52)

    Thanks for bringing up inaccuracies in PDS. To add, the American and Canadian PDS for Castrol EDGE Euro 0W40 are identical PDFs with the same numbers, except for the address. However, I previously found that the compositions of the two oils differ based on the SDS. It seems unlikely they would...
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    Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 vs Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0W40 vs Castrol EDGE 0W40 (N52)

    Thanks for the added context @edyvw. You mentioned Castrol [EDGE Euro] 0W30 [A3/B4] being their premier product. What makes it premier? Is it mainly higher PAO, lower Group III, and titanium additives, or is there something else not publicly listed? I also noticed your recommendations have been...
  5. bestmak

    Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 vs Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0W40 vs Castrol EDGE 0W40 (N52)

    Thanks so much @edyvw for the detailed insights and experiences with your N52, and @scrllock for your practical experience! Thanks to everyone else for chiming in with great points and new angles to consider. I dug into the SDS and TDS for all oils and found the following: Castrol EDGE Euro...
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    Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 vs Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0W40 vs Castrol EDGE 0W40 (N52)

    Hi all, first post! Excited to join the forum. I’m looking for some help to decide between three oils for my BMW Z4 (N52): Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 Mobil 1 FS Euro 0W40 Castrol EDGE Euro 0W40 Thanks to the incredible contributions in the forums, I understand all three are excellent and...
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