Ok, then EDGE 5w30Yep PimTac, Castrol black bottle
Ok, then EDGE 5w30Yep PimTac, Castrol black bottle
I was thinking the same thing, an I did that similar swap. The Edge was terrible. Worst stuff ever. Look at my post on a UOA I am sending out. I should have the UOA soon. Def a D.I. issue, but the oil didnt cut it regardless.I’ve got Magnatec in it now,got about 150 miles or so till oil change time (olm is at 5%). So far it’s been the best running of the bunch (Magnatec,QSUD,PPHM). I’m guessing Edge should have “the edge” over Magnatec Haha couldn’t resist
We are sentient animals, it has allowed us to survive and thrive for thousand of centuries.Then tell us all about the performance. No butt dyno stories please.
What characteristics about the Edge did you not like? Which car was it in?I was thinking the same thing, an I did that similar swap. The Edge was terrible. Worst stuff ever. Look at my post on a UOA I am sending out. I should have the UOA soon. Def a D.I. issue, but the oil didnt cut it regardless.
Got QSFS in there now. 10W30. Highly recommended for 20 and 30 grade applications.
A Real Synthetic with ASTM D97 pour point of - 54 deg C and KV40 of 67cSt/
Even better than the Valvoline Advanced I was running which was very good indeed.
Between Valvoline Advanced and Edge I would run not walk as fast as you can from that black bottle.
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It had good cold start and low drag during 5 min of warmup driving. Other than that NOTING to recommend it.What characteristics about the Edge did you not like? Which car was it in?
I had a similar experience with Castrol Edge Black Bottle 0w20 in a 2021 Honda Civic. At 1,000 miles it looked like that.It had good cold start and low drag during 5 min of warmup driving. Other than that NOTING to recommend it.
It was loud, rackety harsh, poor fuel mileage - just horrendous. Ford Ecosport 2 liter Mazda/Ford engine
If you didnt see this - here is 3 drops of used Edge on a kleenex at 2000 miles. Previous OC with Advanced was only run 2K also.
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Maybe its a good cleaner ? Rinse for 1000 miles and dump it - for something else.I had a similar experience with Castrol Edge Black Bottle 0w20 in a 2021 Honda Civic. At 1,000 miles it looked like that.
so what did the color tell you?Maybe its a good cleaner ? Rinse for 1000 miles and dump it - for something else.
Agree. It's wholly personal preference, IMHO.Between black bottle Castrol and VEP Id pick the Valvoline.
Truth be told though…I’m pretty sure no motor is going to be able to tell the difference with reasonable oil changes.
Not sure how you've liked the Magnatec in your vehicle, but why not continue with this oil under its new moniker: Castrol GTX Full Synthetic?Nearing 3000 miles, the current Magnatec is still dark clear amber, with a reddish tint. Olm is at 5%.
I was actually thinking that same thing. Edge and the GTX Synth are the same price at my nearest WM. I think the Valvoline EP is as well. I have a half quart of Magnatec leftover in my "stash" and I'll use that up along with Edge if that's what I end up with.Not sure how you've liked the Magnatec in your vehicle, but why not continue with this oil under its new moniker: Castrol GTX Full Synthetic?
Personally, I've found this oil to be very good in my current GM vehicles. Ran it for several OCI's about 1 to 2 years ago... liked it. It had the certs.
Otherwise, I like what I'm hearing and reading about Valvoline EP. On its face, it appears to be very good for a nominal or slightly extended OCI.
Okay, I thought maybe you had something like a UOA . Could be the moly quieted the engine down somewhat.It kept the notoriously loud 5.0 quiet and did great on cold (-15) startups.
Hope you're kidding with this _ _ _ _We are sentient animals, it has allowed us to survive and thrive for thousand of centuries.
The 'butt dyno' and the sound and vibration is a huge part of the PERFORMANCE equation.
I hope your kidding, hoping I'm kidding you with this.Hope you're kidding with this _ _ _ _