Just did an oil change on my BMW. The 5 litre jug of Castrol Edge 5w40 was the typical golden color. The 2, 1 litre bottles I bought today of the same Edge 5w40, the oil was a green color. Kinda like the old GC. The back of the bottle says made in the USA. Has anyone else had the same oil color? Is this some new formulation for the 5w40? It almost has the same color as coolant.
Oil is green.
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Remember the BITOG rules.
Royal Purple dye=gimmicky
Castrol dye=worthy of high regard.
Royal Purple dye=gimmicky
Castrol dye=worthy of high regard.
Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Remember the BITOG rules.
Royal Purple dye=gimmicky
Castrol dye=worthy of high regard.
Ha! Well put.
Remember the BITOG rules.
Royal Purple dye=gimmicky
Castrol dye=worthy of high regard.
Ha! Well put.
The FF on my Focus was yelow/green when it came out.
i have seen pennzoil with a very slight green tint
The Edge 5W30 I used last week was just your typical golden color.
I'm not 100% sure, but I suspect the even some of the natural looking "golden" oils are dyes too. I say this because I know that some synthetic oils have very little color to them, almost clear, yet the last Edge I used was real ol' school style golden. Nice and easy to see on the dipstick.
I'm not 100% sure, but I suspect the even some of the natural looking "golden" oils are dyes too. I say this because I know that some synthetic oils have very little color to them, almost clear, yet the last Edge I used was real ol' school style golden. Nice and easy to see on the dipstick.
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I've read that group 3 base stock is clear as water
Originally Posted By: wannafbody
I've read that group 3 base stock is clear as water
I'd believe it. Several of the oils I've used recently have been almost clear. Even the Durablend dx1 that I used over winter was a pale as anything, and that's only a blend. When I fill with those oils it's really hard to see against a shiny dipstick. It's only once I start the engine, and let it tick over for a minute to circulate before rechecking, that the oil picks up a tiny bit of amber color from mixing with the residual oil.
That's why I was surprised to see the Edge pouring out a nice amber color. I haven't seen that in a while.
I've read that group 3 base stock is clear as water
I'd believe it. Several of the oils I've used recently have been almost clear. Even the Durablend dx1 that I used over winter was a pale as anything, and that's only a blend. When I fill with those oils it's really hard to see against a shiny dipstick. It's only once I start the engine, and let it tick over for a minute to circulate before rechecking, that the oil picks up a tiny bit of amber color from mixing with the residual oil.
That's why I was surprised to see the Edge pouring out a nice amber color. I haven't seen that in a while.
The Castrol oil in my Scooter is red in colour!
Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Remember the BITOG rules.
Royal Purple dye=gimmicky
Castrol dye=worthy of high regard.
Funny and true!! And if red, the Gods have come down and blessed it.
Dye. It's just oil dye. A complex organic molecule. Lasts a while then fades amber/brown.
Remember the BITOG rules.
Royal Purple dye=gimmicky
Castrol dye=worthy of high regard.
Funny and true!! And if red, the Gods have come down and blessed it.
Dye. It's just oil dye. A complex organic molecule. Lasts a while then fades amber/brown.
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