german castrol vs casrtol edge
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Depends on intended application.
This depends on the vehicle its being used in. The two are very different animals , GC is great in a BMW for example where EDGE will not perform as well, while edge for example in 5w-20 would be great in a Ford motor while GC is inappropriate. Basically it depends on your motor really.
This question is a lot like "cake or pie, which is better".
You will need to share much more information if you want a rational answer.
You will need to share much more information if you want a rational answer.
Originally Posted By: ssam98
ok years ago they did a Oil Analysis Report on 0w30 gc on ls1 and ls2 motors on they past with fly colors and said this is the best oil for these motors. now about castrol edge titanium, it comes out and castrol said it is their best oil. no
Well if you have a LS1 or LS2 engine then yes GC is better suited for those engines than EDGE in my opinion.
ok years ago they did a Oil Analysis Report on 0w30 gc on ls1 and ls2 motors on they past with fly colors and said this is the best oil for these motors. now about castrol edge titanium, it comes out and castrol said it is their best oil. no
Well if you have a LS1 or LS2 engine then yes GC is better suited for those engines than EDGE in my opinion.
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Originally Posted By: ssam98
ok years ago they did a Oil Analysis Report on 0w30 gc on ls1 and ls2 motors on they past with fly colors and said this is the best oil for these motors. now about castrol edge titanium, it comes out and castrol said it is their best oil. no
Can you expound on this please?
ok years ago they did a Oil Analysis Report on 0w30 gc on ls1 and ls2 motors on they past with fly colors and said this is the best oil for these motors. now about castrol edge titanium, it comes out and castrol said it is their best oil. no
Can you expound on this please?
Originally Posted By: dave1251
Depends on intended application.
What he said!
Depends on intended application.
What he said!
I wonder if this new GC is as good as the older stuff?
Originally Posted By: lexus114
I wonder if this new GC is as good as the older stuff?
"New GC?" Tell me more.....
I wonder if this new GC is as good as the older stuff?
"New GC?" Tell me more.....
Originally Posted By: 45ACP
Originally Posted By: lexus114
I wonder if this new GC is as good as the older stuff?
"New GC?" Tell me more.....
Yeah, as far as I know, GC has been unchanged since about 2005 when they went from green to gold. The recent change was just a name change (from Syntec to Edge).
Originally Posted By: lexus114
I wonder if this new GC is as good as the older stuff?
"New GC?" Tell me more.....
Yeah, as far as I know, GC has been unchanged since about 2005 when they went from green to gold. The recent change was just a name change (from Syntec to Edge).
GC is great when you can benefit from an oil that is almost a 40w at operating temperature, or because it meets certain manufacturer specializations such a VW502 and VW505. Also, it is API SL and I think it doesn't meet ILSAC GF4.
Edge is great if you need a different viscosity than GC. Depending on what date the Castrol Edge was manufactured, it meets API SM and ILSAC GF-4 or it meets SPI SN and ILSAC GF-5.
I have Gold Edge 10w30 in my car, and I will be using it for a while because I have enough for 3 oil changes.
Edge is great if you need a different viscosity than GC. Depending on what date the Castrol Edge was manufactured, it meets API SM and ILSAC GF-4 or it meets SPI SN and ILSAC GF-5.
I have Gold Edge 10w30 in my car, and I will be using it for a while because I have enough for 3 oil changes.
Originally Posted By: 45ACP
Originally Posted By: lexus114
I wonder if this new GC is as good as the older stuff?
"New GC?" Tell me more.....
Well, they re badged it. So I was wondering if it was also changed.
Originally Posted By: lexus114
I wonder if this new GC is as good as the older stuff?
"New GC?" Tell me more.....
Well, they re badged it. So I was wondering if it was also changed.
Originally Posted By: ssam98
I have been using gc for years on my ls1 and ls2 98 ss camaro,06 ss trailblazer.
Castrol EDGE 5w30 would be the most appropriate.
GC is heavier than necessary.
I have been using gc for years on my ls1 and ls2 98 ss camaro,06 ss trailblazer.
Castrol EDGE 5w30 would be the most appropriate.
GC is heavier than necessary.
German Castrol is good for engines Pre 2004, with High Valve Spring pressures, High Rpm High Horsepower motors.
I just bought a 2008 Audi A3, 2.0T 4 cylinder with 109,000 miles. I know this is an old thread and I'd like to know which of these Castrol oils is best for my engine at this time.
Thanks
Thanks
Originally Posted by Carpet_Bagger
I just bought a 2008 Audi A3, 2.0T 4 cylinder with 109,000 miles. I know this is an old thread and I'd like to know which of these Castrol oils is best for my engine at this time.
Thanks
You need a VW 502 Approved oil.
Mobil 1 or Castrol 0W-40 would be the most available and either would be a fine choice.
I just bought a 2008 Audi A3, 2.0T 4 cylinder with 109,000 miles. I know this is an old thread and I'd like to know which of these Castrol oils is best for my engine at this time.
Thanks
You need a VW 502 Approved oil.
Mobil 1 or Castrol 0W-40 would be the most available and either would be a fine choice.
Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Originally Posted by Carpet_Bagger
I just bought a 2008 Audi A3, 2.0T 4 cylinder with 109,000 miles. I know this is an old thread and I'd like to know which of these Castrol oils is best for my engine at this time.
Thanks
You need a VW 502 Approved oil.
Mobil 1 or Castrol 0W-40 would be the most available and either would be a fine choice.
I just left the Castrol website and the Castrol EDGE 5W-40 U.S. product data sheet lists VW 502 00. The Audi owners manual recommends SAE 5W40 across all temperature ranges for normal driving conditions. I'll pickup some Castrol EDGE 5W-40 for my initial oil change.
Thanks for your quick feedback.
Originally Posted by Carpet_Bagger
I just bought a 2008 Audi A3, 2.0T 4 cylinder with 109,000 miles. I know this is an old thread and I'd like to know which of these Castrol oils is best for my engine at this time.
Thanks
You need a VW 502 Approved oil.
Mobil 1 or Castrol 0W-40 would be the most available and either would be a fine choice.
I just left the Castrol website and the Castrol EDGE 5W-40 U.S. product data sheet lists VW 502 00. The Audi owners manual recommends SAE 5W40 across all temperature ranges for normal driving conditions. I'll pickup some Castrol EDGE 5W-40 for my initial oil change.
Thanks for your quick feedback.
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