Engine Oils

Technical Information

Engine oils: Passenger Car (and car derived van) Pass car eng oil -- Part synthetic

Drivers and mechanics have trusted Castrol GTX for over 50 years to help extend engine life. Castrol GTX's 3X-Clean formula has been developed to fight the three main causes of engine sludge: heat, contaminants and short trips. By cleaning away existing sludge and creating a barrier that helps stop deposits from forming, Castrol GTX keeps engines cleaner for longer, 35% cleaner than industry standards.* This means drivers and their vehicles enjoy more years together. Castrol GTX: helps extend engine life.

Advantages

The Castrol GTX range:

• Delivers superior protection against sludge caused by pollutants, heat and frequent short trips.
• Provides advanced protection against viscosity and thermal breakdown.
• Demonstrates exceptional protection against high temperature deposits
• Contains premium synthetic technology base oils and anti-wear additives

Product Performance Claims

• ACEA A3/B4
• API SP
• Meets Fiat 9.55535-D2 / 9.55535-G2
• MB-Approval 226.5/ 229.3
• Renault RN 0700 / RN 0710
• VW 501 01/ 505 00

• Specially engineered to reduce oil deposits and provide daily engine protection
• Provides 50% better protection against sludge than latest industry standard
• Offers advanced protection against viscosity and thermal breakdown
• Anti-wear additive technology to extend engine life

• Specifications:ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SL/CF
• Manufacturers Approvals: MB-Approval 229.1, VW 501 01/ 505 00, Meets Fiat 9.55535-D2/G2

• Outstanding thermal properties
• Compatible with after-treatment systems
• Excellent anti-wear characteristics
• Prevention of sludge and varnish formation

• ACEA C3, RENAULT RN17

Technical Information

Engine oils: Passenger Car (and car derived van) Pass car eng oil -- Synthetic

Today's engines continually push the boundaries of technology and engineering. They are smaller and ultra-efficient, without sacrificing performance. Advanced engines challenge the oil with increased pressures. These intense pressures cause friction, which can waste up to 10% of an engine's performance.

Castrol EDGE with patented Fluid TITANIUM transforms its physical structure to be stronger under pressure to keep metal apart and reduces friction for maximum engine performance when you need it most. Castrol EDGE with Fluid TITANIUM: unlock the true performance of your engine. Application Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL is suitable for use in automotive gasoline and diesel vehicles where the manufacturer recommends: ACEA C3 Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL is approved by leading manufacturers. Please refer to your owners handbook.

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL with Fluid TITANIUM is the natural choice for drivers who demand maximum engine performance from today's modern vehicles requiring a high level of protection and higher performance oils.

• Transforms to be strongest when the pressure is highest, protecting your engine
• Reduces power-robbing friction across engine speeds and conditions
• Independently tested at the highest standards for proven performance
• Recommended by world-leading car manufacturers
• Protects the engine for the entire drain interval even under extreme pressure

Specification

• ACEA C3
• BMW Longlife-04
• MB-Approval 229.31/ 229.51
• Porsche C30
• VW 504 00/ 507 00

• Castrol EDGE is stronger under pressure. It unlocks your engine’s performance and efficiency to deliver more power with the same fuel.
• Recommended for world-leading car manufacturers, motorsport teams and mechanics
• Demonstrates improved performance as a result of better fuel economy
• Delivers more horsepower and greater acceleration
• Stronger under pressure in today’s modern engines
• Suitable for use in hybrid cars

• ACEA C3
• BMW Longlife-04
• MB-Approval 229.31/ 229.51
• Porsche C30,VW 504 00/ 507 00

• Suitable for many Ford vehicles (excluding EcoBoost & EcoBlue engines)
• Delivers high performance with exceptional fuel efficiency
• Backwards compatible to Ford M2C913-A and 913-B specifications
• Provides outstanding wear protection

• ACEA A5/B5, A1/B1, API SL/CF
• FORD WSS-M2C913-D, WSS-M2C913-C, JAGUAR LAND ROVER STJLR.03.5003, RENAULT RN0700
• FORD WSS-M2C913-D, WSS-M2C913-C, JAGUAR LAND ROVER STJLR.03.5003, RENAULT RN0700

• Primarily designed for Vauxhall vehicles requiring Dexos 2 specification
• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters
• Exceptional long term additive response
• Provides high performance with fuel efficiency

• ACEA C3, API SN/CF
• BMW LONGLIFE-04, GM Dexos 2, MB-229.52, MB-229.51, MB-229.31, MB-226.5, VW 505 00/505 01, RENAULT RN0700, RN0710
• MB 229.52, 229.51, 229.31, 226.5
• BMW LONGLIFE-04, VW 502.00/505.01, RENAULT RN0700, RN0710

• Excellent high temperature stability
• Suitable for a wide range of vehicles
• Not to be used in vehicles with diesel particulate filters
• Provides ultimate engine protection for all driving condition

• ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 | API SN/CF
• VW 502.00 / 505.00, 229.3, GM LL-B-025, PSA B71 2296, RENAULT RN0700, RN0710, PORSCHE A40
• VW 502.00, 505.00, 501.01, MB 229.5, 229.3, GM LL-B-025, BMW LL-01, PSA B71 2296, RENAULT RN0700, RN0710, PORSCHE A40

• A highly versatile low SAPS engine oil for ACEA C3 applications
• Suitable for VW, Audi, GM, BMW, Mercedes, Seat, Skoda, and certain Peugeot & Citroen models
• Covers Longlife III applications
• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters

• ACEA C3, API SN, VW 504.00/507.00, BMW LONGLIFE-04, MB 229.51, PORSCHE C30

• Particularly suitable for latest Mazda and Land Rover vehicles
• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters
• Provides high performance with excellent fuel efficiency
• Exceptional long term additive response

• ACEA C1, FORD WSS-M2C934-B, JAGUAR LAND ROVER STJLR.03.5005

Carlube Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 19 is an ultra high performing engine oil that has been developed to meet the exacting requirements of Volkswagen VW 504.00/507.00 performance level.

This oil is suitable for use in older vehicles as well as the most modern engines. As a lubricant that meets the highest performance engine oil specification, it provides superior engine cleanliness, wear protection, fuel economy and after treatment device compatibility, prevents the formation of harmful engine sludge and deposits. Keeps key components cool, clean, lubricated and working at their best, providing an impressive 1.7% improvement in fuel economy.

Carlube Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 24 is a fully synthetic, lower SAPS (Low in Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus, and Sulfur) engine oil designed to deliver advanced protection for the latest generation of petrol or diesel engines.

It is designed to reduce particulate build-up in the exhaust after-treatment systems.
Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 24 has been specially developed to meet and exceed the ACEA C1 specification. Engine oils meeting the C1 specification will increase the life of after-treatment devices and improve the vehicle’s fuel economy.

• OEM approved premium grade motor oil
• SynPower engine oil is formulated with the highest quality base oils and latest additives to ensure ultimate protection and performance under all operating conditions. Designed to fulfil the latest standards of leading engine manufacturers
• Special additives prevent the formation of sludge and harmful deposits inside the engine
• In the Volkswagen DID test for direct injected diesel engines, SynPower SAE 10W-40 delivers optimum performance with regards to piston cleanliness and ring sticking
• Formulated for excellent product stability. Long lasting performance and suitable for long drain intervals

• Approved: Renault RN0700/RN0710, VW Standard 502.00/505.00 Meets: ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API: SM, SN/CF
• MB 229.3, PSA B71 2300. Recommended for use where Fiat 9.55535.G2 or D2 is specified.

• Designed for the latest petrol vehicles requiring low viscosity engine oils
• Fuel economy formulation with no compromise in protection
• Exceptional long-term additive response
• Outstanding cold-start fluidity

• API SN, SN-RC, ILSAC GF-5

• OEM approved premium grade motor oil
• SynPower engine oil is formulated with the highest quality base oils and latest additives to ensure ultimate protection and performance under all operating conditions. Designed to fulfil the latest standards of leading engine manufacturers
• Formulated for excellent product stability. Long-lasting performance and suitable for long drain intervals
• Special additives prevent the formation of sludge and harmful deposits inside the engine
• Keeps engine extremely clean by minimizing deposits. Exceeds the ACEA A3/B3 limits for piston cleanliness in the Volkswagen TDI engine test

• Approved: BMW LL-01
• MB-Approval 229.5
• Porsche A-40
• Renault RN 0700, RN 0710
• Meets: ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4,
• API: SL, SM, SN/CF
• GM LL-B-025
• MB-229.3, 226.5
• PSA B71 2296
• VW Standard 502.00, 505.00
• Recommended for use where Fiat 9.55535.H2, M2, N2 or Z2 is specified.

Carlube Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 25 is a fully synthetic, low SAPS engine oil designed to deliver superior protection and performance for the latest generation of petrol and diesel engines.

Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 25 has been specially formulated to meet and exceed both the ACEA C3 and C4 specifications as well as Renault RN0720.
The Renault RN0720 performance parameters add to the ACEA baseline with additional performance requirements in areas such as detergency, oxidation, and durability; it is designed to reduce particulate build-up and poisoning within the after-treatment systems.

• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters
• Designed specifically for the latest Ford diesel engines
• Exceptional long term additive response
• Combines high performance with fuel efficiency

• ACEA C2, FORD WSS-M2C950-A, JAGUAR LAND ROVER STJLR.03.5007

• After treatment system compatible
• Extended drain intervals
• Excellent high and low temperature stability
• Promotes reduced fuel consumption

• ACEA C2, C3, API SN/CF

Carlube Triple R 0W-30 R-Tec 8 has been developed to offers after treatment device compatibility, superior cold-temperature performance whilst prolonging engine life, it meets the PSA Peugeot Citroen B71 2312 specification, which has been specially developed to sustain the most severe operating conditions.

This specification also requires improved cold flow properties to reduce the hydrodynamic friction of the oil, in order to obtain fuel economy benefits especially when the oil is cold.
Triple R 0W-30 R-Tec 8 provides excellent oil flow at start-up, even when cold, allowing critical engine components to be lubricated quicker. A top tier lower SAPS engine oil, meeting the latest European emission standards.

Carlube Triple R 5W-20 R-Tec 14 meets the Ford M2C948-B specification, which is primarily designed for the 1.0 liter, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine, and also offers backward compatibility.

Engine oils that meet this specification must provide a 0.9% fuel economy improvement over regular 5W-20 oils during testing.
Triple R 5W-20 R-Tec 14 reduces internal friction within the engine in order to deliver full power, while at the same time generating fuel savings.
As a lighter viscosity engine oil, Carlube Triple R 5W-20 R-Tec 14 provides faster flow to engine parts even at low temperatures due to its extreme fluidity. This will result in reduced metal-to-metal contact and continuous oil flow around the engine.

Carlube Triple R 0W-20 R-Tec 4 has been formulated to meet API SN and ILSAC GF-5 specifications. An oil meeting these demanding specifications must demonstrate a range of performance parameters.

Triple R 0W-20 R-Tec 4 delivers excellent performance in both engine protection and cleanliness.
It provides high-temperature deposit protection for pistons and turbochargers whilst improving sludge control.
Additional benefits include enhanced fuel-efficiency and ethanol fuel compatibility.

Carlube Triple R 5W-40 R-Tec 27 is a super-clean, ultra-high performing low SAPS (low in Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus, and Sulfhur) passenger car engine oil, designed to maintain engine efficiency by protecting against deposit formation, thereby ensuring piston cleanliness.

Triple R 5W-40 R-Tec 27 has been formulated to keep the piston ring grooves clean and free of deposits for as long as possible to support efficient combustion chamber performance preventing piston blow-by.
Fully compatible with exhaust after-treatment devices Provides protection, durability and performance benefits

Carlube Triple R 0W-30 R-Tec 7 is a fully synthetic low SAPS engine oil suitable for vehicles with either diesel or petrol engines that are fitted with after-treatment devices to meet European emissions requirements

This oil will protect after-treatment devices such as Three-Way Catalysts (TWCs) or Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) for the lifetime of the vehicle. Prevents the formation of sludge and deposits in the engine which can cause oil starvation and increased engine wear Low-SAPS technology therefore DPF, SCR & EGR compatible

Carlube Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 20 is a fully synthetic, mid-SAPS engine oil formulated to provide optimum durability for the latest generation of petrol and diesel engines.

Especially suitable for vehicles fitted with after-treatment devices such as DPFs, EGR or SCR systems.
Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 20 is a fully synthetic engine oil developed with the very latest synthetic technology for today’s modern vehicle requirements. Fully synthetic engine oils offer increased engine protection and longer engine life, reduced friction and enhanced lubrication during extreme chilly weather starts and increased fuel economy.

Carlube Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 23 is a trustworthy, reliable and robust engine oil that provides strong corrosion and wear protection to key components in an engine, maintaining a clean and high-performing engine for trouble-free driving.

Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 23 is a mid-SAPs oil suitable for all diesel/gasoline Euro 4 and Euro 5 cars.
It carries the PSA B71 2290 (2014) specification, attained through outstanding fuel economy test results, whilst providing the highest level of piston cleanliness and engine protection. This also helps protect the environment from damaging pollution and contributes towards cleaner air quality.

Carlube Triple R 5W-30 A3/B4 is a fully synthetic passenger car extended drain engine oil, specially formulated for the latest petrol and diesel engines with flexible oil drain intervals.

Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 16 has achieved accreditation through the successful completion of several testing programs including industry-wide performance levels such as API SL and ACEA A3/B4 and OEM approvals such as Daimler MB 229.3 and Renault RN0700/710.
Such diverse accreditation ensures that Carlube Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 16 provides strong lubricant performance immediately from low temperatures up to the warmest climatic conditions. Helps to extend engine life

Carlube Triple R 5W-40 R-Tec 28 is a fully synthetic, high-performance passenger car engine oil, developed to provide enhanced wear protection and sludge control in older vehicles without after-treatment devices.

Carlube Triple R 5W-40 R-Tec 28 provides robust performance with proven protection against engine wear, sludge, and deposit formation.
Carlube Triple R 5W-40 R-Tec 28 sustains engine cleanliness and prevents the accumulation of deposits on the surface of key engine components such as the pistons Deposit buildup can cause many issues, including the impairment of component cooling and movement, as well as increased corrosion and engine wear.

• Excellent high temperature stability
• Blended with the latest additive technology
• Excellent sludge control for stop-go city motoring
• Provides ultimate engine protection for all driving conditions

• API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B4, A3/B3
• MB-229.1, VW 505.00

• Significantly reduces low speed pre-Ignition
• Reduces sludge and improves engine cleanliness
• Provides high performance with fuel efficiency
• Reduces turbocharger deposits

• API SP, SP-RC, SN PLUS, SN, GM dexos1™ Gen 2, ILSAC GF-5

• Designed specifically for Ford EcoBoost engines
• Provides high performance with maximum fuel efficiency
• Delivers outstanding wear protection
• Can replace Ford M2C925-B & M2C913-C specification oils in petrol engines

• ACEA C5, API SN/CF, FORD WSS-M2C948-B, WSS-M2C925-B