Castrol Edge 10w60 mention " Di-ester base added for extra wear protection'. Is this the Ester Group 5 component of the engine oil ? First time i see them really mention any type of base.
Castrol Edge 10w60'Di-ester base for protection'
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I'm pretty sure that a lot of oils us phthalate diesters as seal swell agents. Not sure how well these act specifically as lubricants.
I would have some concern with an oil with a very high diester content.
Tempest, what is the problem with hig levels of diester ? I think they call it a "di-ester boost" in the ad.
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Tempest, what is the problem with hig levels of diester ? I think they call it a "di-ester boost" in the ad.
Hi,
on a recent trip to Europe (Germany in particular) I found that this lubricant has a very large following amongst racers - especially Audi, BMW and older air cooled Porsche Teams and Owners
Diesters is a Grp V. Though it may have lower performance than complex and polyol easters.
I am more interested to know if this Edge 10w60 has similar spec and formulation as the good old Castrol Formula RS 10w60?
Perhaps favor among racers because of its HTHS of above 5 to provide best bearing protection?
It seems it has changed slightly over the years in Australia, some MSDS showing Group 3, and some and current ones only showing PAO.
Castrol tech line said it and the 0W40 are PAO.
Yes this is what others have said. SO previous have mentioned di-ester to be a poor version of ester, but in another post on hear i have read that Motul 300V is also Di-ester. It must still have its benefits.
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