Syntec by O'Reilly - BobIsTheOilGuy
Location. Napa, CA. Oct 3, 2020. #6. SkulltulaHouse said: So Castrol used to have Syntec (same spelling and all) as a trademark. But it shows up as "dead" for Castrol on the US Patent and Trademark Office site (at least from what I leafed through, I …
Castrol Syntec vs Edge?? - Bob is the Oil Guy
Jun 1, 2011 · Castrol Edge with Syntec Technology SM and SN, 5w-30, 10w-30. I plan on mixing a 50/50 bled of the Castrol Syntec - Older Version, Synthetic Controversy with Castrol Tection, 15w-40, Diesel Dino next summer on some vehicles. Some of this Castrol Syntec is in much older Jugs than the newer versions but it is SM, GF-4.
Castrol EDGE Q&A - Bob is the Oil Guy
May 31, 2012 · As far as finding Elixion 5W-30, please refer to our web page (www.castrol.com) or contact our Customer Service line at 1-800-462-0835. Both GTX Diesel and Elixion are API CJ-4 performing engine oils. However, GTX Diesel is a conventional mineral oil formulation whereas Elixion is a full synthetic motor oil.
Castrol Syntec - real synthetic? | BobIsTheOilGuy
May 25, 2006 · Catrol Syntec is a very capable oil made of Group III and IV. It will protect your engine as well and possibly better than Mobil 1 thanks to Castrol's traditionally stronger than average additive pack. Syntec GC (0w30 Syntec) as mentioned above is build of Group IV and V, contains very complex Esters and is very shear stable.
Castrol Syntec 20w50 for classic cars? | BobIsTheOilGuy
Aug 11, 2010 · River Rat, the 20W-50 is the only Syntec in that grade, so its almost certainly the Classic Car Formula they speak of. Only other Syntec in a "50" KV is 5W-50, so maybe for Winter use, thats a good choice, and 20W-50 for the rest of the year. Synthetic Pumpability of a 20W.
Castrol 20w-50 Syntec vs Others for Air-Cooled | BobIsTheOilGuy
Nov 25, 2010 · Doug Hillary. HamgerHarley - The 20W-50 viscosity lubricant was introduced in 1958-9 by Duckhams exclusively for the Austin-Morris 850-Mini. This was because of the rate of permanent shearing caused by the integrated engine gearbox that shared the lubricant. Castrol quickly followed in 1959 by their version.
The Castrol/Mobil "court case" - how it went down
Dec 12, 2002 · In accepting Castrol's position on the appropriate definition of synthetic basestock and concluding that Castrol Syntec is a fully synthetic oil, the NAD accepted the overwhelming evidence Castrol presented, which included the opinions of leading scientists . . .and statements from Shell, Exxon, and other industry sources.
Mobil 1 or Castrol Syntec - Bob is the Oil Guy
Jul 19, 2004 · OH. Oct 15, 2012. #7. Syntec is about as popular on this site as herpes. I've used Syntec in the past, and have some stashed that I'll use in something at some point, but between the two brands, I'd select M1 0W-20 over Syntec 5W-20. There are solid UOAs in that forum with the M1, not so much with Syntec.
Castrol Syntec 5W30 vs all BMW LL01 oils | BobIsTheOilGuy
Mar 24, 2010 · Castrol makes the BMW oil, but the BMW oil is very different from the cheap castrol syntec sold at Napa, autozone, o'rieley, etc. That castrol syntec isn't BMW approved, and is a $5 semi-synthetic. I am aware that the oils are different. Point to where I said otherwise.
Castrol Syntec 10W-40 - BobIsTheOilGuy
Dec 18, 2002 · Jun 9, 2003. #1. You have one chance to convince me NOT to put Castrol Syntec 10W-40 in my engine. I have a 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS with almost 80k miles. The manual allows for a range of viscosities. I would like to use 10W-40 this summer. I would also prefer the oil to have ACEA A3 rating. Out of the oil available to me locally I can only ...