To help workshops meet the growing demands of an increasingly diverse vehicle parc, Castrol is continuing to bring cutting-edge oils engineered for the latest engines and emissions-mitigating technologies to the market.
The company’s latest additions to its MAGNATEC and EDGE lubricant ranges are designed to deliver enhanced protection and be compatible with the latest powertrains.
Castrol’s most advanced range of engine oils, EDGE, is developed to meet the most demanding engine specifications. Co-engineered with OEM partners and formulated to unlock the very edge of performance, the range continues to expand to meet the requirements of sophisticated new powertrains.
Castrol ensures its lubricants are put through their paces over hundreds of hours at severe pressures and temperatures. With these tests, Castrol can assess the impact of fuels of different qualities and in different operating conditions.
Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV, a low viscosity long-life engine oil, is the first lubricant of its kind to secure, simultaneously, the latest low viscosity approvals from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. The lubricant has attained three formal approvals widely regarded as among the most demanding in the industry: BMW Long life-17 FE+, MBApproval 229.72 (from Mercedes-Benz), and VW 508 00/ 509 00 (from Volkswagen). This makes it an ideal engine oil for busy workshops looking to simplify inventory while meeting complex manufacturer requirements.
In addition, Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV is approved for Porsche C20, meets Ford’s WSS-M2C956-A1 specification, and also meets the requirements of OEMs recommending the latest industry specifications in the context of ACEA C5 or ACEA C6 0W-20 oils.
Suitable for use in petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles, Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV addresses many of the challenges associated with modern engines. Thanks to rigorous testing for over 10,000 hours, Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV works to reduce friction, increase efficiency and reduce harmful emissions, and is the only 0W- 20 certified to perform in every part of the engine.
While smaller, powerful engines offer better fuel economy, the greater use of turbocharging can increase the amount of pressure applied to the oil – Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV’s low viscosity formulation minimises the energy required to move it around an engine’s internal components.
Adapting to modern engines
With mechanics having an increasingly wide range of engines passing through their workshops, Castrol has expanded its MAGNATEC range with two formulations, MAGNATEC 0W-20 GSX/DSX and MAGNATEC 5W-30 P.
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. The new product is also compatible with a select number of Vauxhall, Fiat, Toyota and Mitsubishi vehicles.
MAGNATEC 5W-30 P has been formulated to meet leading industry standards, while matching 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 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.
Castrol analysis shows that 75 per cent of engine wear happens at the start of a journey and continues when the car either accelerates, slows down or is 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 a cutting-edge solution for engine protection, enabling vehicles to perform at their peak under demanding driving conditions.
By staying at the forefront of regulatory, performance and engineering trends, Castrol’s product ranges reflect the brand’s commitment to meeting the complex demands of modern engines. With the EDGE and MAGNATEC ranges, Castrol continues to respond to the technical demands facing mechanics today, such as improved wear protection, fuel-saving performance and compatibility with emissions control systems. Castrol’s ongoing collaboration
with vehicle manufacturers also helps ensure that every product meets the evolving standards of modern powertrain design.
