What is the opinion on castrol here on bitog?
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If I can't find PP, I get a jug of Castrol synthetic in whatever flavor is available. Typically, GTX Magnatec.
Perhaps I should've said BP not marketed in my country. My lease stipulated that I use BP oils - they charged so much for it I stocked other brands....nothing was mentioned.
Yes, honest with the specs...I see sometimes people think the 5W-30 A3/B4 is not a good oil because Castrol say it's only SL. So what, it's A3/B4 ! We got a pump over for our bulk tank last month - Castrol OE-X 5W-30, it's SN/CF, but more importantly it's C3....so it goes in almost everything that comes in the shop these days...including my Honda.
I always get the impression the Castrol is more popular with people who need/want Euro spec oil. Common to see discussions on their Euro oils here.
I know they have discontinued / rebranded GTX Magnatec and now have GTX Full Synthetic. Does anyone know if it's just a simple rebranding or if they have a new formulation? They've dropped the marketing BS about intelligent molecules but seem to have to the same claims in other areas (6X better wear protections, etc.)
Castrol replied to another member in a different thread. They said GTX Full Synthetic and Magnatec are very similar formulations including the intelligent molecules. As a mid-tier synthetic, it looks goods. Has dexos approval also which the Pennzoil mid-tier synthetic does not.
I used it in the Beetle my daughter ran out of oil after punching a hole in the pan. The only reason I did was due to availability of 0w-40 at the cheapest price.
I’m about to put another five quarts of it in. No complaints from me! I was impressed how well the engine looked after running without oil fo a mile or so when I tore it down. Was it the Castrol, or was it VW engineering?
I’m about to put another five quarts of it in. No complaints from me! I was impressed how well the engine looked after running without oil fo a mile or so when I tore it down. Was it the Castrol, or was it VW engineering?
Ive used probably a dozen plus oils since the 60s, never lost an engine due to any of those oils,,,no worries mate,,,,now where did I park my Harley??
I had a German girlfriend like that.
I have run the Edge EP and liked it…I couldn’t tell one iota of difference and I doubt my car could either. So for me it is value (rebates are fine by me) and a fancy packaging. The new castrol rebate will peak my interest once again. I’m not too brand loyal in my decision making. I know it’s a quality product and rated for my use.
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For blends, I like GTX High Mileage. It actually reduced a leak in one of my vehicles that was running Mobil 1 HM (of the same grade) prior.
I have never tried Edge, but with their new rebate I'm thinking of making the switch.
I have never tried Edge, but with their new rebate I'm thinking of making the switch.
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