Looks like we need to go to Australia or Europe and get some of this Castrol Magnatec. Read what I found on some Castrol site:
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Castrol GTX Magnatec, which most people have heard of, is a fluid which gives tremendously low levels of wear, like, unbelievably low levels of wear. In fact it gives such low wear that it’s not possible to measure the amount of wear it gives using normal techniques. Normally, you run these things and you get a micrometer or a fancy ruler of some description and you say, yes there’s been so many microns of wear. With the GTX Magnatec type of formulation, you can’t measure it.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Classification:
Petrol: SJ (SH and superseded classifications)
Diesel: CF
Association des Constructeurs Europeens d’Automobiles (ACEA):
Petrol: A3
Diesel: B3
The ACEA specifications are defined as oils that are stay-in-grade for
use in high performance gasoline (A3) and diesel (B3) engines
capable of extended oil drain intervals and for use in severe operating
conditions (as defined by the engine manufacturer).
Motor Manufacturers:
Daimler Chrysler 229.1
Rover RES.OL.22.G-4/PD-2
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
10W-40
SAE
VISCOSITY
Grade
KV @ 1000C (cSt) 14.7
KV @ 400C (cSt) 97
cP @ -200C max 3500
Viscosity Index 161
Pour Point (0C) -24
TBN 10
API Service Rating SJ/CF
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Every car engine type can experience the benefits of using unique,
revolutionary CASTROL GTX MAGNATEC including:
-Dramatically reduced engine wear at start up and warm up, helping
to extend the life of the engine.
-Instant protection from the moment you turn the key.
-Improved engine cleanliness through excellent detergency chemistry.
-Excellent oil consumption control.
-Low viscosity formulation for increased fuel efficiency.
-Maintains performance and viscosity throughout the service period.
-Compatible with other mineral and synthetic engine oils?.
* It is important to note that the superior wear protection offered by
CASTROL GTX MAGNATEC will be reduced if mixed with other engine
oils.
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Pour point is only -26 but other than that what do you think about no measurable wear claim? They were able to demonstrate with some rig they had only 10 nanometres an hour of wear which was 1/10th the wear of conventional oils.
Les
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Castrol GTX Magnatec, which most people have heard of, is a fluid which gives tremendously low levels of wear, like, unbelievably low levels of wear. In fact it gives such low wear that it’s not possible to measure the amount of wear it gives using normal techniques. Normally, you run these things and you get a micrometer or a fancy ruler of some description and you say, yes there’s been so many microns of wear. With the GTX Magnatec type of formulation, you can’t measure it.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Classification:
Petrol: SJ (SH and superseded classifications)
Diesel: CF
Association des Constructeurs Europeens d’Automobiles (ACEA):
Petrol: A3
Diesel: B3
The ACEA specifications are defined as oils that are stay-in-grade for
use in high performance gasoline (A3) and diesel (B3) engines
capable of extended oil drain intervals and for use in severe operating
conditions (as defined by the engine manufacturer).
Motor Manufacturers:
Daimler Chrysler 229.1
Rover RES.OL.22.G-4/PD-2
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
10W-40
SAE
VISCOSITY
Grade
KV @ 1000C (cSt) 14.7
KV @ 400C (cSt) 97
cP @ -200C max 3500
Viscosity Index 161
Pour Point (0C) -24
TBN 10
API Service Rating SJ/CF
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Every car engine type can experience the benefits of using unique,
revolutionary CASTROL GTX MAGNATEC including:
-Dramatically reduced engine wear at start up and warm up, helping
to extend the life of the engine.
-Instant protection from the moment you turn the key.
-Improved engine cleanliness through excellent detergency chemistry.
-Excellent oil consumption control.
-Low viscosity formulation for increased fuel efficiency.
-Maintains performance and viscosity throughout the service period.
-Compatible with other mineral and synthetic engine oils?.
* It is important to note that the superior wear protection offered by
CASTROL GTX MAGNATEC will be reduced if mixed with other engine
oils.
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Pour point is only -26 but other than that what do you think about no measurable wear claim? They were able to demonstrate with some rig they had only 10 nanometres an hour of wear which was 1/10th the wear of conventional oils.
Les
