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

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

• 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

• Exceptional long term additive response
• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters
• Exceptional fuel saving benefits
• A highly versatile low SAPS engine oil

• ACEA C3
• VW 504:00/507:00, BMW LL-04, PORSCHE C30

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

• ACEA C1
• FORD WSS-M2C934-B, Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.03.5005

• Provides high performance with fuel efficiency
• Backwards compatible to older Renault models
• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters
• Designed specifically for modern Nissan & Renault diesel vehicles

• ACEA C4
• RENAULT RN0720, MB 226.51, 229.51

• Combines high performance with fuel efficiency
• Exceptional long term additive response
• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters
• Covers ACEA C5 & C6 low SAPS oil specifications

• ACEA C5, C6, API SN PLUS, SP
• FORD WSS-M2C952-A1, MB 229.71, OPEL/VAUXHALL OV 0401547, GM DEXOS D, JLR STJLR.03.5006
• FORD WSS-M2C952-A1, MB 229.71, OPEL/VAUXHALL OV 0401547, GM DEXOS D, JLR STJLR.03.5006

• Outstanding cold-start fluidity
• Exceptional long-term additive response
• Designed specifically for the latest Volvo engines
• Fuel economy formulation with no compromise in protection

• ACEA C5, API SN
• VOLVO VCC RBS0-2AE

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

• ACEA C3
• RENAULT RN17

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

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

• Excellent cold starting properties
• Extended oil drain capabilities
• Low oil consumption
• Compatible with after-treatment devices
• Exceptional fuel saving benefits

• ACEA E6, E7, E9, API CK-4
• CATERPILLAR ECF-3, CUMMINS CES 20086, IVECO 18-1804 TLS E6, MAN M3777, M3677, MERCEDES-BENZ MB-228.51, MB-228.31, RENAULT TRUCKS RLD-3, SCANIA Low Ash, VOLVO VDS-4.5

• Unsurpassed levels of engine protection
• Peak performance throughout even the longest service intervals
• Fuel economy savings
• Improved performance
• Exceptional low temperature properties

• ACEA A5/B5, API SL/CF
• VOLVO VCC 95200377, BMW LONGLIFE-01 FE

• Allows for extended drain capability
• Not to be used in vehicles with diesel particulate filters
• Suitable for a wide range of vehicles
• Primarily designed for GM Vauxhall (non DPF)

• ACEA A3/B4, API SM/CF
• GM LL-A-025, LL-B-025, VW 502.00/505.00, MB 229.5, BMW LONGLIFE-01

• All-Climate engine oils are formulated for year round performance. Meeting industry performance levels.
• High quality formulation suitable for a wide range of vehicles.
• Instant oil flow at low temperatures provides easy cold starts and optimal lubrication within seconds after ignition. For climate conditions below -20oC we advise SAE 10W-40.
• Strong oil film provides protection against wear under all operating conditions.
• Through the use of detergent additives the engine is kept in good condition.
• Prevents forming of sludge and harmful deposits inside the engine.
• Thermal and oxidation stable oil film resists oil breakdown.

• Performance levels : ACEA A3/B3 API: SL/CF
• MB-229.1
• Recommended by Valvoline for use in engines specifying VW 50500 or VW 50101

Carlube Triple R 0W-40 R-Tec 12 has a unique technology that provides superior oxidation control, wear protection, cleanliness and acid neutralisation, Test results show that this oil has excellent low-temperature pump-ability with proven performance down to -40°C.

Even at these extreme temperatures, the oil protects bearings and vital components from weight loss, wear, and corrosion.
Triple R 0W-40 R-Tec 12 provides excellent fuel economy performance and keeps engines clean by reducing the build-up of sludge in critical areas.
This product offers excellent viscosity increase control in both gasoline and diesel engines and prevents varnishes from building up on pistons, keeping grooves cleaner and piston rings free.

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.

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

• 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

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.

• Combines high performance with fuel efficiency
• Exceptional long term additive response
• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters
• Covers the ACEA C2 low SAPS oil specification

• ACEA C2, API SM/CF

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

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

• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters
• Provides high performance with fuel efficiency
• Suitable for VW PD engines, GM dexos2, modern and certain Fiat & Ford KA models
• A highly advanced low SAPS engine oil

• BMW LONGLIFE-04, GM Dexos 2, MB-229.51, MB-229.31, FIAT 9.55535-S2, FORD WSS-M2C917-A, Porsche A40, RENAULT RN0700, RN0710
• ACEA C3, API SN/CF

• Provides high performance with exceptional fuel economy
• Exceptional long term engine protection
• Provides protection for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters
• An ideal choice for use in many Peugeot and Citroen vehicles

• ACEA C2, API SN/CF
• FIAT 9.55535-S1, PSA B71 2290 (Pre 2017), Renault RN0700

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

• 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