Castrol EDGE HM 5W30 VOA

[Gene K]

According to Product Data Sheets, yes.

Mobil 1 EP 5W20​	​	5W20​	9.00​
Mobil 1 Truck & SUV 5W20​	​	5W20​	8.90​
Castrol Edge EP 5W20​	​	5W20​	8.90​
Pennzoil SB HM 5W20​	HM​	5W20​	8.90​
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W20​	​	5W20​	8.80​
Valvoline HM 150 5W20​	HM​	5W20​	8.80​
Valvoline HM 75 5W20​	HM​	5W20​	8.80​

Castrol Edge HM = 9.0

 

[himemsys]

Last time I checked the PDS, Castrol Edge HM 5W20 was 8.2.

 

[Accent Abuser]

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W30 (black bottle).

I have to say, I was hoping for more viscosity, but other than that, it's a good-looking oil.

The bottle says it's formulated to fight "emission system failure" which explains the conservative Phosphorus and Zinc. I wonder if the Aluminum came from the bottle seal, which may not have been completely peeled away when I poured the sample?

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I'm less worried about my catalyst failing and more worried about my engine wearing out. A worn engine burns oil, and burning oil leads to catalyst poisoning. Pretty poor tbn for a full synthetic that many would be pushing to 7.5-10k as well.