Guys, I received this from Castrol Consumer relations today. From how I read it, changes may occure, or may not, to our favorite oil. My question to them was, " is the American SYNTECH 0w30 the "exact" same as German ow-30, and how can I get a bottle of the new stuff which they never responded to. It looks like at the present time, we will get both. As you can clearly see, they reserve the right to make changes. But, as you can clearly see, they are making American 0w-30.
"The North American Castrol SYNTEC SAE 0w30 offers the same performance
as the German SYNTEC 0W-30. Performance attributes are clearly
demonstrated in the performance ratings and OEM approvals indicated for
each of our individual product offerings.
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 0w30 to be sourced from Germany is based upon the most
efficient supply logistics.
Castrol SYNTEC SAE 0w30 exceeds all car and light truck manufacturer's
warranty requirements for the protection of gasoline, diesel and
turbocharged engines where API SL, SJ, SH, CF or CD is recommended.
Exceeds European ACEA: A3, B3, B4; VW 502 00, 505 00, 503 01; MB 229.1,
229.3; BMW LL-01 and the engine protection requirements of ILSAC GF-3
for API Certified Gasoline Engine Oils and meets Energy Conserving
Standards."
Castrol Consumer Relations.
Now, as I read this, they can, and most probably will be changes made to the Germain formula. primaraly due to the most cost efficient way to to make the product. I guess at this point, I no longer care one way or the other. I reported what I saw, I have posted two letters from Castrol, and they show the oil on their web site, to all who think that for whatever reason this is made up, so be it. I am not going to try to convince anyone of anything. I too, use GC, but only since I joined BITOG because of your recomendations. I have devoted too much time to this effort already. Best of luck to you guys.
James Bond
