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Pros
- good marketing
- available almost everywhere
Cons
- Many reports of Castrol causing sludge.
- good marketing
- available almost everywhere
Cons
- Many reports of Castrol causing sludge.
IMHO:
Castrol Mineral oils - stay away.
Castrol Full Synthetic oils - good quality.
Good mineral alternatives:
I have heard many a negative comments about the Castrol oils, but not about the listed oils.
Why take the chance, then?
Castrol Mineral oils - stay away.
Castrol Full Synthetic oils - good quality.
Good mineral alternatives:
- Caltex Delo400
- Shell Helix Ultra Diesel
- Shell Rimula
I have heard many a negative comments about the Castrol oils, but not about the listed oils.
Why take the chance, then?
Gerhard Fourie
If you want to shoot somebody, make sure you aim at his head, not your own foot.
Me
If you want to shoot somebody, make sure you aim at his head, not your own foot.
Me
I will go with delo400 next time, does it mean that i have to drain the gtx diesel oil after just 1860kms as adviced by a workshop? 
You will have to make that call, but I would not have.PIRI D-ID wrote:I will go with delo400 next time, does it mean that i have to drain the gtx diesel oil after just 1860kms as adviced by a workshop?
One sump full of a specific oil (which in this case does actually comply with the required spec) should not be a problem. Long-term use might cause some problems though.
PS Many users swear by Castrol GTX Diesel, so I don't think it is outright "bad".
IMHO there are however oils with a better reputation available, albeit at a higher cost.
Gerhard Fourie
If you want to shoot somebody, make sure you aim at his head, not your own foot.
Me
If you want to shoot somebody, make sure you aim at his head, not your own foot.
Me
i will stick to delo400