Actually, it is called Extended Protection just as I said:*The Valvoline EP stands for Extra Protection - but it is still a normal drain (shorter OCI ) oil . The Castrol EGE EP is a long drain oil .
Those cold flow tests are done at extremely cold temps. How many people wake up with those temps in the mornings? For most, the oil is fine and flow isn't an issue.Been tempted to buy it. Just from what I’ve seen on YouTube it might not “flow” as quickly as others in its segment, but might protect a little better? As with every oil comparison I’m not talking about anything major here. From what I remember seeing, it’s loaded up with moly and it’s total base number is high. Some speculation was tossed around that the base stocks don’t have much/any PAO and therefore the additive package is boosted to compensate.
The price is right for a 20,000 mile oil. I think it’s $24 at Walmart right now.
Oh I agree, but it is entertaining. The Castrol Edge Extended Performance didn't flow at all in one of the cold flow test comparisons I watched (against Amsoil). The guy actually put a stick in it and the stick held straight up. Lol. But yeah it doesn't really mean anything to me, I never start my car in -50 degree weather.Those cold flow tests are done at extremely cold temps. How many people wake up with those temps in the mornings? For most, the oil is fine and flow isn't an issue.
Loaded up with moly? High total base number?Been tempted to buy it. Just from what I’ve seen on YouTube it might not “flow” as quickly as others in its segment, but might protect a little better? As with every oil comparison I’m not talking about anything major here. From what I remember seeing, it’s loaded up with moly and it’s total base number is high. Some speculation was tossed around that the base stocks don’t have much/any PAO and therefore the additive package is boosted to compensate.
The price is right for a 20,000 mile oil. I think it’s $24 at Walmart right now.
My bad, I guess it's the Valvoline EP that's loaded up with moly. Although I have seen the TBN higher than 6.6 with the Castrol EP...more in the 7.6 range I believe.Loaded up with moly? High total base number?
Castrol EDGE 0W20 VOA
This is a good-looking oil. Good viscosity for a 0W20, decent TBN and not overly conservative on the Phosphorus and Zinc.bobistheoilguy.com
Those cold flow tests are done at extremely cold temps. How many people wake up with those temps in the mornings? For most, the oil is fine and flow isn't an issue.
Been tempted to buy it. Just from what I’ve seen on YouTube it might not “flow” as quickly as others in its segment, but might protect a little better? As with every oil comparison I’m not talking about anything major here. From what I remember seeing, it’s loaded up with moly and it’s total base number is high. Some speculation was tossed around that the base stocks don’t have much/any PAO and therefore the additive package is boosted to compensate.
The price is right for a 20,000 mile oil. I think it’s $24 at Walmart right now.
Subtle rhetoric question is subtle.Is that the test where someone puts the jug in their freezer and later on pours it out and times the pour on a stopwatch?
Considering trying the Castrol Edge EP 0W-20 on my next change, have been using Mobil1 0W-20 EP in my 2020 Honda CRV, UOA's at around 4k are showing 3.5% dilution and a corresponding thinning below grade. This is obviously something I'm going to have to deal with as these 1.5t engines, at least mine have shown themselves as diluters regardless of the "fixes" that Honda has done. The MM has shown 50% at 4k, so running a 0W-20 that's thinned below grade another 2-3k obviously isn't a good plan for longevity. As I have a Hondacare 7-year 120k extended warranty I'm planning on staying with the Honda reccomended 0W-20, well aware that the MM is an algorithm, but obviously, considering the UOA's, is sadly optimistic. Have pretty much come to the conclusion I'm going to be doing changes at 3500/4k, hoping the Castrol might at least stay in grade until 4k, possibly worth a try.
Been using Castrol EDGE EP for the last 160,000 miles on our 2009 Rav4. Love this oil. Nothing scientific behind it just works for my application. Oci. 6,000 miles, 12 months.For those using Castrol EDGE EP 20K Synthetic Oil (Gold Jug) - what are the things you like the most with using this oil ?