Did they change GC formula?

[TJPark01]

I noticed at AZO that Castrol Syntec is now Castrol EDGE with SYNTEC Power Technology. My question is, have they changed the formula for GC 0W-30 that we in North America use and love?

 

[pbm]

Not according to info in this thread:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...128#Post2179128

 

[dtt004]

lol.

marketing marketing marketing.

 

[TJPark01]

On the website it clearly states that it's been reformulated. Are you saying it's just a load of Baloney?

 

[GMorg]

Apparently it is not "clearly" stated.

From their FAQ, question 9:

"Why is Castrol SYNTEC 0W-30 formula not changing right away?

The 0W-30 is a global European formula. The volume is much higher in other markets than it is in the US and those markets require the specifications of the current formula. Like 5W-40, the packaging on 0W-30 will remain SYNTEC until we receive OEM approvals on the new name."

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_int...ol_EDGE_FAQ.pdf

 

[TJPark01]

Originally Posted By: GMorg
Apparently it is not "clearly" stated.

From their FAQ, question 9:

"Why is Castrol SYNTEC 0W-30 formula not changing right away?

The 0W-30 is a global European formula. The volume is much higher in other markets than it is in the US and those markets require the specifications of the current formula. Like 5W-40, the packaging on 0W-30 will remain SYNTEC until we receive OEM approvals on the new name."

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_int...ol_EDGE_FAQ.pdf

Thank you for that. I think that pretty much answers my question.