Castrol EDGE Q&A

[wwillson]

Hello BITOG members from Castrol:

We want to take a moment to thank you for the very warm welcome you’ve given us. We’re excited to connect with you here and have some real and valuable motor oil conversations.

As you may have noticed, we’ve made a brand name change to our product formerly known as Castrol SYNTEC. It is now called Castrol EDGE with SYNTEC Power Technology. We decided to change the name because we changed the formulation and felt that Castrol EDGE with SYNTEC Power Technology is a better fit for the new formula.

We’d love to hear and respond to your questions about Castrol EDGE with Syntec Power Technology, so starting today we have opened a special Q&A section to gather your questions where answers will be responded to by our engineers. Please keep the section on topic and only post questions about Castrol EDGE with SYNTEC Power Technology. There will be some questions that we can’t answer, like those which ( need an answer that - remove these words) would include proprietary information.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post and get involved in talking about Castrol EDGE with SYNTEC Power Technology. Our Technology team is excited to dig into the discussion with you, so let’s get it started!

Regards,

Team Castrol

 

[tenderloin]

Thanks for being a sponsor. Long product name. A few short questions. Syntec technology is? Also is 0w30 which we affectionately refer to as GC a completely different formulation from the other Edge w/Syntec oils? Difference from "green" GC?

 

[Corvette Owner]

I use the old Castrol Edge in my Corvette with great results. How does the new Castrol Edge with Syntec Power Technology compare to the old Edge?

Is the old Edge closer to the new Edge with Titanium?

 

[LargeCarManX2]

I have been using Castrol Syntec 5w50 oil in my 440 cubic inch Dodge motorhome. Will this grade continue to be offered?

 

[Garak]

A friend has a new GT500 and is wondering if the 5w-50, if it is continued to be offered, will be certified with the appropriate Ford specification.

 

[Quattro Pete]

What is the actual HTHS viscosity of Edge with SPT 0w-30?

 

[typ901]

Please clarify the differentiation between the Edge Syntec v. Edge w/Titanium. If Titanium is as marketed as 'better than' Syntec, why are A3/B3 oil grades 0w30 & 5w-40, which meet Daimler 229.5 & 229.3, etc. not offered here in the U.S. as a Edge Titanium? Syntec meets a higher-(more difficult) spec but Titanium in marketing is referred to as ....'most advanced oil', but it does not meet the most advanced spec's?

For brand clarification-change the Syntec v. Titanium to 'Black Label & Gold Label'. Real simple and easy to remember. Not sure how much intangible value there is to the Syntec name.

 

[dave1251]

Castrol my question is although GM 4718M is a obsolete specification would Castrol EDGE with SYNTEC Power Technology preform well enough to surpass this specification?

 

[tudorart]

About the new formulas...Is it the same formula used in the European Edge? If so, then how about the origin of the base-stock? Which ones of your blends is still a majority of PAO based formula? Thanks

 

[sir1900]

I visited the US this past week and bought a Castrol product and filled up at a BP for the first time since "the disaster". Went to AAP this past weekend and purchased 5qts of 0W20 Syntec w/titanium. I know the opinions have been largely mixed on this board but feel it is at least worth giving it a shot. It gets quite cold up here so my only concern with this oil would be it's pour point.

 

[tstep]

Thanks for offering to answer a few questions.

Question 1: Would it be possible to provide actual HTHS viscosity data on the PDS Sheets? Many folks would appreciate the information.

Question 2: As an owner of a Jetta 1.8t, suitable oil choices are more limited than most other vehicles. How do the current suitable 0w30 formualtions differ from the Green colored 0w30 formulation of the early 2000s?

Thanks in advance

 

[zeezee]

Thanks for being a sponsor and volunteering for a Q/A. It seems that Castrol likes music references in its branding; Syntec (early 90's german electronic band), and "Edge" (U2 guitarist).

All jokes aside. Here are a few questions:

1. What is the difference between the old "Syntec" name, and "Syntec Power Technology". It used to be that "Syntec" was a branding, and now it's apparently a "technology". But the product web page indicates that it's the same oil with a different name.

2. Without giving away any details of proprietary nature, could you provide any real world figures and benefits of "Syntec Power Technology" over regular synthetic technology? I see that product web page indicates better performance, superior protection, and increased power over other brands. However, I cannot find any details that explain these claims.

3. Could you explain the performance benefits of titanium on your Castrol EDGE With Titanium. A few research documents indicate that the titanium bonds to engine parts and forms iron titanate. The research doesn't yet indicate that it is better at reducing wear, but indicates that it may be a suitable alternative to ZDDP, which in high amounts can damage catalytic converters due to the phosphorus.

4. Do your EDGE products support extended drain intervals (beyond 3,000 miles), per the vehicle manufacturers specifications or oil life monitor? Or do you recommend that all of your oils are changed within a strict 3,000 mile interval? Do you support even longer drain intervals with your oils (e.g. 10k miles), provided it is within the engine manufacturers specifications?

Thanks!

 

[Since1941]

Hello, and thank you for being a sponsor. My question is, is German Castrol being sold in the US? Some say they have seen it, but it's made in the US. Is there a different name for it now? Is it just Castrol Syntec 0w30? Thanks for your time!

 

[Jim Allen]

The Elixion 5W30 looks to be a great diesel oil but it's almost impossible to find. Might that change in the near future? Also, could you highlight the difference in formulation between the GTX diesel and the Tection Extra?

 

[CATERHAM]

Originally Posted By: tstep
Thanks for offering to answer a few questions.

Question 1: Would it be possible to provide actual HTHS viscosity data on the PDS Sheets? Many folks would appreciate the information.

Thanks in advance

+1

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Originally Posted By: tstep
Thanks for offering to answer a few questions.

Question 1: Would it be possible to provide actual HTHS viscosity data on the PDS Sheets? Many folks would appreciate the information.

Thanks in advance

+1

+2

 

[JZiggy]

Is either Edge grade (w/Syntec or w/Titanium) appropriate for extended drains, such as 12,000 miles or more?

 

[fdcg27]

I used Edge SM 5w30 for about 6300 in one of our Hondas.
It seemed to be a very smooth and quiet oil in use, and consumption was maybe half a quart over the interval that I ran.
Is Edge SN comparable?
Also, why isn't Syntec 0W-30, made in Germany, in wider distribution?
Why doesn't Walmart stock this really good oil?
They stock Castrol products, and they stock M1 0W-40.

 

[tudorart]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Originally Posted By: tstep
Thanks for offering to answer a few questions.

Question 1: Would it be possible to provide actual HTHS viscosity data on the PDS Sheets? Many folks would appreciate the information.

Thanks in advance

+1

+2

+3

 

[Trex101]

Well, so much for Q&A. All Q and no A.