Just HAD to share this with you all. It's the response to an email on GC I sent to Castrol USA. I think the last two paragraphs are the most interesting.
[ September 15, 2003, 02:56 PM: Message edited by: pscholte ]
quote:
Castrol produces and utilize formulas from various sources, including North America and Europe depending on the product, performance and
component sourcing. Products may vary in raw materials as a result of the regional production facility. However, the end performance met
whether API or ACEA, is still the same. Formulations meeting European standards can be sourced from the US or Europe. It all comes down the most efficient way to supply the product to market taking into consideration development and supply chain logistics. The performance specifications on the bottle may read differently as American Standard testing varies from European testing.
Formulations meeting European standards can be sourced from the US or Europe. It all comes down the most efficient way to supply the product
to market taking into consideration development and supply chain logistics.
The decision for 0W-30 to be sourced from Germany is based upon the most efficient supply logistics.
There are many forums on the internet and these are often the result of seemingly knowledgeable persons offering so called "expert information"
to those that aren't. Performance attributes are clearly demonstrated in the performance ratings and OEM approvals indicated for each of our
individual product offerings.
Castrol Syntec 0W-30 offers the same performance as Castrol SLX 0W-30.
Castrol Consumer Relations.
[ September 15, 2003, 02:56 PM: Message edited by: pscholte ]