Castrol Edge? is it a new Syntec?

[sasha055]

Thanks,

I'll go with good old syntec

Sasha

[Frodo]

In a related vein, JFP---You still recommending the Syntec 10W-40 over the 5W-40?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Frodo

In a related vein, JFP---You still recommending the Syntec 10W-40 over the 5W-40?

Yes, UoA's continue to support that it holds up somewhat better, particularly under high heat/shear conditions.............

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by sppmo

"No, Edge is a new product, is not available in 5W or 10W-40 weights, and does not hold the ACEA A3, B3, B4 ratings."

This is wrong information. Edge is a generic label.


For Porsche you should use EDGE SPORT 0W-40

Technical Specifications
ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, C2, C3
API SM/CF
BMW Longlife-04
Porsche (except Cayenne V6) A40
MB-Approved 229.51
VW 502 00 / 503 00 / 505 00

Data sheets I have say that Edge is only available in 5W-30 and 10W-30 weights, and they do not have ACEA A3, B2, B4; both are also too thin for Porsche use. The "Edge Sport" is supposedly not widely available currently in North America due to some marketing agreements according to my Castrol rep.

As for 0W-anything weight oils, based upon how well most hold up in UoA's, I wouldn't use them in my lawn mower...........

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Data sheets I have say that Edge is only available in 5W-30 and 10W-30 weights, and they do not have ACEA A3, B2, B4; both are also too thin for Porsche use. The "Edge Sport" is supposedly not widely available currently in North America due to some marketing agreements according to my Castrol rep.

As for 0W-anything weight oils, based upon how well most hold up in UoA's, I wouldn't use them in my lawn mower...........

JFP's correct. EDGE is not available in the US in anything other than the xw-30 weights.

from castrol's US site:

[Cloudsurfer]

A lot of guys over on the BMW forums are using it, and seem happy with it, but I'd agree with JFP here.

[Lobo1186]

in any case having to do with OIL and the m96 motor I would always go with the opinion of someone like JFP because he can back it all up with tests and experience

as true as it may be that it works well in other motors I can only compare it to a friend of mine who is a huge mustang guy. they love to build High horsepower motors good for some of them into the 1000hp range... what oil do they use? many just use whatever is on sale at the time.

every motor is different and like cloudsurfer said in this case I would defer to someone like JFP

[JFP in PA]

When it becomes readily available here, we will take a good look at it; but I’m not going to pop $60-70 per 5 Qt jug to test it, particularly when some of the stuff I’ve come across was imported from Malaysia or Australia, and may not be the same formula they eventually release for North America.

If you really want to get a killer oil, just hop on over to your local Ferrari dealership as ask for some of the Shell Helix that they make for Ferrari’s wiz-bang cars; really nice product that sells for around $100 per liter………..