i have watched several YouTube videos claiming that castrol was best for the ford ecoboost turbo engines. its time for my oil change and im curious if any of you have any experience with the latest offering from quaker state. im debating between castrol edge or the new 20k mile ultimate protection. is there really any difference in the newer ultimate protection & the regular Quaker State Full Synthetic? between Quaker State Ultimate Protection & castrol edge, which of them in your opinion would be best for the 2.3 ecoboost turbo engine? ill be using 5w30. all opinions, good or bad are welcomed. thanks!
castrol edge or new quaker state ultimate protection
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Don't fall for hype. If I'm not mistaken Ford UK has some type of contract/partnership with Castrol so stuff like this gets pushed.
Most here would recommend finding an oil that meets specification and sleep easy at night. I personally run Quaker State Full Synthetic in my 2.3 Ecoboost simply because it was the most cost-effective option for me.
Most here would recommend finding an oil that meets specification and sleep easy at night. I personally run Quaker State Full Synthetic in my 2.3 Ecoboost simply because it was the most cost-effective option for me.
OVERKILL
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Whatever brand name oil you can find on sale that's the least expensive is generally a pretty safe route to go. That could be Mobil 1, Pennzoil Platinum, Valvoline, Quaker State, Castrol Edge...etc.
Propflux01
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Quaker has moly, the Castrol does not.
Quaker State Full Synthetic 5W30 a fine choice.
https://www.shell-livedocs.com/data/published/en-US/2aed65ac-5267-4cd9-85dd-49c6216b24de.pdf
https://www.shell-livedocs.com/data/published/en-US/2aed65ac-5267-4cd9-85dd-49c6216b24de.pdf
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I think both are fine solid choices but I’ve always been a Castrol guy since I was in school so I try to go with Castrol when I can. No reason or anything just my preference and they gave us free hats in school lol so I always try to support them when I can. Have used Quaker State with no problem too. You’re not going to go wrong with either one.
Quaker State. Best bang for the buck.
ive seen a few vids that say ford has some kind of partnership with castrol in europe. i seen an oil review that suggested mobil 1 for everything except the ecoboost. for that he recommended castrol edge. claimed the ecoboost turbo needed it. i suppose he seen the team up video too
fwiw, i just changed the oil in my ranger with the new Quaker State Ultimate Protection 20,000 mile oil. its been a few days but ive had no issues with it. no strange noises at startup or anytime. its quiet as a mouse. you can barely hear it running when its idle. use the new quaker state with confidence.Is moly an important ingredient to the extent that having it makes an oil "better" than one that doesn't use moly? What purpose does moly serve, and what does Castrol use to accomplish that purpose?
How do the QS hats compare to the Castrol hats?
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A couple of years ago it was Castrol Magnatec which I think was a blend that received accolades in the Ecoboost engines. That oil is long gone but either of those two you name will suffice, moly or not.
Propflux01
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I think the use and benefits of moly have been discussed here many times. Not saying the Castrol is not as good, as that is what I was currently using until they quit selling the Castrol LL. I am now moving to the QS. I do believe the Castrol uses a bit more Boron in their formula. So, maybe a trade off. Some just like lots of moly in their oils, hence my post.
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"They" still sell LL on Amazon, FCP, ECS, Advance Auto........
Propflux01
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Not at the prices they used to...
They don't call it "LL" anymore, its "K". and at $45 for a bottle... Nope.
https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-5w30...=1682296555&sprefix=castrol+ll,aps,107&sr=8-5
Magnatec was full synthetic
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It was a blend even in 2019. Then they changed to full synthetic. Same bottles. Use the Search function.
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