Castrol Syntec now Edge - Options?

[sullivas]

I was using Syntec 5-40 but now Castrol has eliminated Syntec and has a new oil

called Edge in two versions - Edge with Syntec Technology and Edge Titanium.

I don't think they have a 5-40.

So, is 10-40 too heavy for the M96 engine?

I assume these oils are approved by Porsche..

Thanks

[Loren]

Castrol -- Porsche approved oils as of March 2011 (special thanks to Richard Hamilton).

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[JFP in PA]

I was using Syntec 5-40 but now Castrol has eliminated Syntec and has a new oil

called Edge in two versions - Edge with Syntec Technology and Edge Titanium.

I don't think they have a 5-40.

So, is 10-40 too heavy for the M96 engine?

I assume these oils are approved by Porsche..

Thanks

While we only have a handful of UoA's for the "new" Syntec (Castrol Edge with Syntec technology), so far it is looking pretty good compared to the old Syntec. And 10W-40 is the standard oil we use a lot of M96/97 engines year round, so you will be fine. You should also note that the old Syntec 10W-40 out performed the old Syntec 5W-40, particularly in its ability to stay in grade under high heat/high shear conditions.

[JFP in PA]

Castrol -- Porsche approved oils as of March 2011 (special thanks to Richard Hamilton).

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Loren, the Castrol Edge Pro listed is not yet available in North America, only Europe and the far east. That said, it is very interesting oil, which we hope will become available here.

Edited July 25, 2011 by JFP in PA

[Loren]

Castrol -- Porsche approved oils as of March 2011 (special thanks to Richard Hamilton).

Click to enlarge image

Loren, the Castrol Edge Pro listed is not yet available in North America, only Europe and the far east. That said, it is very interesting oil, which we hope will become available here.

I just posted the complete lists in the TSB section - the list is down to 10 pages... :lol: :lol: :lol:

[sullivas]

:renntech: Thanks Guys great info!