[Mgs] [Fwd: RE: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data]

[Max Heim]

Eek. I can imagine the cost of buying full synthetic oil at a BMW dealer.
$15/quart?


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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires


on 4/21/08 3:44 PM, David Woerpel at dwoerpel at wi.net wrote:

> Hi All,
> More fuel for the fire...ok that was "crude" humor (hehe).
> Below is a response I received from Castrol in response to my inquiry
> regarding ZDDP levels.
> Regards,
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA 1500
> 05 MCS
> Burlington WI
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:  RE: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data
> Date:  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:22:20 -0400
> From:  Castrol <Castrol at idea-factor.com>
> To:  
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> *Thank you for contacting Castrol,*
> 
> * *
> 
> The latest API SM/ILSAC GF-4 category calls for reduced Zinc and
> Phosphorus levels to allow extended catalyst life in current model
> vehicles. There appear to be field issues associated with the SM/GF-4
> oil's level of antiwear in the classic car engines known as flat tappet
> cam engines.  The current late model passenger car engines are not flat
> tappet cam engines and have no reported field issues related to the
> level of antiwear chemistry in the SM/GF-4 oils.
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> **_Product Recommendations for Flat Tappet (Solid Lifter) Cam Engines:_**
> 
> Castrol Syntec 5W-40 (min Zn = 0.10 wt % = 1000 ppm)(full synthetic)
> 
> Castrol Syntec 20W-50 (Recent reformulation identified by "Recommended
> for Classic Cars" text on back label) (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 ppm)(full
> synthetic) PREFERRED
> 
> Castrol TWS Motorsport 10W-60 (BMW dealerships) (min Zn = 0.10 = 1000
> ppm)(full synthetic)
> 
> BMW Long Life 5W-30 (BMW dealerships)(min Zn = 0.095 = 950 ppm)(full
> synthetic)
> 
>  
> 
> **_New Motorcycle Products, Expected to be Available Q2 2008:_**
> 
> Castrol 4T 10W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 wt % = 1000 ppm)
> 
> Castrol Actevo X-Tra 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 =
> 1000 ppm)
> 
> Castrol Actevo X-Tra Offroad 10W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 = 1000 ppm)
> 
> Castrol Power RS GPS 10W-30, 10W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200
> ppm) PREFERED
> 
> Castrol Power RS R4 10W-50 and 5W-40 (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 ppm) PREFERED
> 
> Castrol Power RS V-Twin 20W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 ppm)
> PREFERED
> 
>  
> 
> **_Existing Motorcycle Products, Will Be Transitioning Out:_**
> 
> Castrol Grand Prix 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil 10W-40, 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10
> wt % = 1000 ppm)
> 
> Castrol GO! 10W-40, 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (min Zn = 0.10 = 1000 ppm)
> 
>  
> 
> Castrol Consumer Relations