Castrol Edge 5w-40 vs Edge Professional 5w-40?

[Quattro Pete]

Apparently what the VW/Audi dealerships use is the Edge Prof 5w-40. However, when I compare the tech sheets, all the physical properties and all the mfg approvals are identical to the regular Edge 5w-40. The only difference appears to be that the Prof version is available in bulk/55 gal drums.

Or are there some additional differences that I missed?

http://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/Fusion...S_July_2012.pdf

 

[edyvw]

I think prof has dye, which apparently is big thing among customers. Go figure out!

 

[Quattro Pete]

You're right. The tech sheet mentions it as well. Thanks.

 

[threeputtpar]

It also appears that the Fluid Strength Technology was used in the OE stuff, unlike the ordinary 5W-40. OE would then have Titanium.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: threeputtpar
OE would then have Titanium.

All the regular Edge Black grades now have titanium as well.

 

[Scum_Frog]

I avoid the confusion and just use the 0W40 HAHA