Castrol 5W30 Euro, conflicting approvals

[neo4]

The only oil I can find at WM with the VM 504 approval is Castrol 5W30 Euro. However while the jugs do say 504/507 spec, all the quart bottles say 502/505. So what's going on with that?

 

[Rand]

m1 esp 0w30 or 5w30 are both 504/507
and walmart availability near me is great.

for the castrol one might be Euro A3/B4 and the other euro LL etc.. they have a bunch of formulas.

 

[GI_GRIFF]

The only oil I can find at WM with the VM 504 approval is Castrol 5W30 Euro. However while the jugs do say 504/507 spec, all the quart bottles say 502/505. So what's going on with that?

My Walmart keeps the Castrol 5W30 Euro K on the shelf here, you can also order it to pick-up or have it delivered to your door on a $35.00 on-line minimum order. This particular Castrol 5W-30 meets the specs you are looking for and also meets the spec I always look for which is the Euro ACEA C3. The C3 gives you the >3.5 HTHS {related to oil film strength). Anyhow, Walmart also sells the Mobil 1 0W-30 ESP Euro oil in 5qt. jugs and quarts that meets the specs you are looking for also. Anyhow, here is a link to Castrol Euro K oil that meets your specs at Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EDGE-EU-5W-30-K-5-QUART/19920200214?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

 

[tired]

The only oil I can find at WM with the VM 504 approval is Castrol 5W30 Euro

M1 ESP 0W-30 is VW 504, and it's in almost every Walmart. Why not run that?

To answer your question, you're probably looking at two different Castrol Euro Edges. They have a LL and an A3/B4 and a K. Look closely for those letters on the bottle, and you'll probably find your answer.

 

[neo4]

OK, well the design/colors/Euro product name on the qt bottles looked identical to the jugs. I see now the jugs have the "K" letter, not a real obvious way to tell the difference between their products.
As for M1, the WM here had a single "Euro" version that was not 504. Also the Castrol was cheaper (current "rollback" price of $23.xx).

 

[tired]

As for M1, the WM here had a single "Euro" version that was not 504.

That's M1 Euro FS which has VW 502 (FS = full SAPS).

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-ESP-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-0W-30-5-Quart/1756386056

That's what you're looking for.

 

[GI_GRIFF]

As for M1, the WM here had a single "Euro" version that was not 504

I am not a Mobil oil fan-boy, but they do make good lubricants. The current Mobil 1 0W-30 ESP sold at Walmart around the USA today does meet the 504 spec. It is 504/507 and if it matters, 502, Porche C30, and your current and past Mercedes Benz specs. Plus the ACEA C3 I like. I have a Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 5 qt. jug literally in my hand that I bought at my local Walmart about 2 years ago. this oil is 504/507. But you are right, you can get the Castrol Euro K 5W-30 a little cheaper in the 5 qt jugs right now. Here is a link to the actual Mobil Oil PDF sheet on their ESP Euro oils.

https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/products/mobil-1-esp-0w-30

 

[kschachn]

OK, well the design/colors/Euro product name on the qt bottles looked identical to the jugs. I see now the jugs have the "K" letter, not a real obvious way to tell the difference between their products.
As for M1, the WM here had a single "Euro" version that was not 504. Also the Castrol was cheaper (current "rollback" price of $23.xx).

It helps if you look for an oil, any oil, that has the approval you're looking for rather than brand.

 

[JavierH19]

Sounds like the new 5w-30 k and old 5w-30 sl are sold together.