Let’s take a deeper dive into Castrol’s latest range of engine oils for the automotive aftermarket – the Magnatec range.
To ensure independent garages and mechanics continue to have access to the best products, Castrol has released several new lubricants as part of its Magnatec range to meet the evolving demands of the market and the increasingly varied vehicle parc.
The most recent of these is Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 P, an advanced engine oil specially formulated to meet Stellantis’ new FPW9.55535/03 5W-30 engine oil specification, suitable for a large proportion of Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles currently on the road. The new product is also compatible with a select number of Vauxhall, Fiat, Toyota and Mitsubishi vehicles.
This new product has been formulated to meet leading industry standards and match the handbook specification of many Stellantis cars, SUVs, pick-ups and hybrids, delivering non-stop protection from every engine start. Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 P is designed for engines such as EB2 GEN 2, and is also compatible with EB2 Turbo GEN 1 and GEN 2, DV5R, and DW12RU engines.
Another cutting-edge product for mechanics is Castrol Magnatec 0W-20 GSX/DSX, a low-viscosity lubricant specially formulated to deliver high standards of wear protection for engines fitted to a wide range of Stellantis group vehicles. This advanced formulation is compatible with Euro 6 petrol and diesel engines in popular models like the Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Wear protection
Castrol analysis shows that 75 per cent of engine wear happens at the start of a journey and continues when cars accelerate, slow down and idle in city driving. Castrol Magnatec provides an advanced solution, offering 50 per cent better engine wear protection for critical components. It clings like a magnet to the engine’s vital components – such as the valvetrain, timing chain, pistons and bearings – to safeguard them from damage and wear.
The advanced formulation creates a protective barrier at metal contact points, reducing abrasive wear, managing piston deposits to minimise cylinder liner wear, and protecting engine bearings from corrosive damage. It also helps to maintain timing chain tension and engine synchronicity by minimising chain damage and elongation.
This oil will provide mechanics and drivers with cutting-edge solutions for engine protection, enabling vehicles to perform at their peak under demanding driving conditions.
The Castrol Magnatec family of engine oils is already used by millions of mechanics around the world, with these new formulations reflecting Castrol’s commitment to innovation and to ensuring maximum coverage of the vehicle parc.
By continuing to innovate across the Magnatec range, Castrol equips mechanics with the tools to deliver superior service and reliability. Coupled with streamlined support and a commitment to research and innovation, Castrol continues to drive progress in the oil and lubricant market with products that protect engines, empower mechanics and satisfy customers.
