GC or Edge

[nyc_alien]

Hi all,

Now we have choices between Castrol Edge (5w30) and the Castrol German version (0w-30), which one is the winner or do you prefer? I have a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE V6 71000 miles located in NY and is it ok to use 0w30 since it's very thin?

 

[Leo]

I'd go with whatever you could find cheaper of the two.

 

[Bill in Utah]

Between those two neither but If I HAD to choose it would be the Edge in 5w30.

Bill

PS:

 

[Hardware_Monk]

Don't know what your particular vehicle prefers, which may be the more important question, but I switched to a 0w30 on the advice of a fellow in Toronto, who has the same engine as mine, near Buffalo.

I had 115K on it when I switched, and the 0w30 worked well immediately. I like the cold-start much better with it. After warm-up, it doesn't seem to get too thin, either.

What I found locally was Mobil 1 0W-30, which features a blurb on the bottle that it met or exceeded spec for 5w30 and 10w30.

I wanted to try Castrol once I found it locally, but as far as the weight goes, I'd give 0w30 a try for this area.

 

[RD400]

Originally Posted By: nyc_alien
is it ok to use 0w30 since it's very thin?


The 5w30 Edge is way thinner than the GC 0W-30.

 

[Jaymus]

I'd go with the GC.

 

[wavinwayne]

Unless you plan on doing extended OCI's, I recommend GC, unless you can get a really good deal on Edge.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Speaking of Castrol synth,I haven`t seen their Syntec 20W50 in a long time. I always see the 5W50 though.

 

[hpichris]

GC if money was no object.

 

[Durango]

I would use the Edge version over the GC. If you extend past your usual OCI you'll know the oils additvie package is still protecting you.

Durango

 

[bretfraz]

GC every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Durango
I would use the Edge version over the GC. If you extend past your usual OCI you'll know the oils additvie package is still protecting you.

GC is a long life oil, too. Check out the specs it meets.

 

[Audi Junkie]

GC isn't thin. I suspect the Castrol EDGE 10w30 is thinner than it in most conditions.

http://www.widman.biz/Seleccion/Viscosidad/Conversiones/Graph/graph.html

 

[webfors]

Both good products. Buy the one on sale. GC has a loyal following and has been a very consistent performer over the years, so it has a great track record, if that matters to you

 

[hpichris]

Originally Posted By: bretfraz
GC every day of the week and twice on Sunday.


+1

 

[mxhdroom]

Originally Posted By: hpichris
Originally Posted By: bretfraz
GC every day of the week and twice on Sunday.


+1


+2

 

[ThirdeYe]

I have no experience with GC but I am liking the Castrol EDGE 5w30 I have in my car now. Nice, quiet and smooth. It's probably just my imagination but it does seem more quiet than with the Syntec Blend 5w30 (which was thicker by ~2cSt) that I ran prior. I'll probably try the Syntec Blend again after this fill to see if it really was my imagination or not.

 

[Steve S]

Originally Posted By: nyc_alien
Hi all,

Now we have choices between Castrol Edge (5w30) and the Castrol German version (0w-30), which one is the winner or do you prefer? I have a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE V6 71000 miles located in NY and is it ok to use 0w30 since it's very thin?
It is a 30 wt. GC is on the thick end of the 30 rating when at temps.

 

[Winston]

Edge. The GC is too thick for your Toyota. The Edge is much thinner than the GC. Nearly a 20 weight.