Castrol edge original canister. Castrol engine oil

Since I read a lot of "bad" reviews about Castrol oil, namely about fakes of this oil, I decided to study this issue in more detail. Looking ahead, I will say that it is being faked - all over the WORLD!
So, today I will tell you how to distinguish the ORIGINAL "Castrol" oil from the FAKE.
I obtained information from various sources, including those of Of. Audi dealer!
Already during the modifications of the photo, I found that sometimes I swapped cans, so that the GREEN ARROW is the original, and the RED is a fake.

Pay attention to covers

At the bottom of the original jar there is a laser-written code, batch and production date of the oil, which is not on the fake.

Laser inscription

The original cover should have Castrol inscription made with a laser. Half of the writing is on the lid and the other half is on the skirt of the lid. If the inscription on the two parts does not converge, this jar has already been opened before you. Also on top, on the original lid, there should be an extruded Castrol inscription.

On the original bottle, the back label should peel off - there is additional information about the oil written in at least three languages, in my case there are 5 of them. There are also phone numbers where you can call and order the Certificate of Authenticity of the oil.

The neck of the original jar should ALWAYS be sealed with foil! What we don't see in .

luminoform glows in original oil

Special dyes are added to the original oil, which luminesce when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
PS.
1) If you look closely, you can see “notches” on the original cover - these are traces of the machine that twists the covers at the Castrol factory. You will never see these notches on the lid of a fake oil can.
2) If you tighten the fake cover tightly, it will slip off the thread and scroll.
3) The original oil has a "pleasant" smell, somewhere far away you can smell the smell of gasoline. A fake - stupidly stinks.

Hi all! Today we will again raise the topic of fakes. Item on the agenda: How to distinguish fake Castrol oil?"We will understand using the product as an example. Why this particular product? And everything is extremely simple. Our team found a fake canister of just such oil. Using its example, we decided to tell you how not to run into a fake.

Unfortunately, fake castrol magnatec more and more every year. This became especially true with the onset of the crisis in the country. It is not surprising. The dollar began to grow, along with it, prices for foreign products began to rise. Castrol products are no exception. More and more fakes began to appear on the black market, which are significantly inferior in price to the original. Pirates have learned to fake oils in such a way that it is simply impossible to distinguish them from the original. In this case, only laboratory analysis can determine the quality of the oil. However, most fakes of Castrol oils are made by the artisanal method. Such instances can be distinguished even by external signs. The main thing is not to rush and carefully consider the canister. What to look for we will tell you in this article.

How to distinguish fake Castrol oil - 6 ways to protect on the original packaging

Castrol products have six anti-counterfeit protection methods. If you know all the ways, then you can easily understand what you are holding in your hands - a fake or an original.

You need to start with the fact that in October 2014 the design of the canister changed. Is not hallmark of fake Castrol. However, it should be understood that if you bought Castrol oil with an old design and a fresh production date, then this should seem at least suspicious. By the way, the old and new design of the Castrol Magnatec 10W40 canister is shown in the photo below:

The first distinguishing feature of the original Castrol oil is the company logo on the cap. The Castrol logo is slightly pressed into the cap as shown in the photo below:

The original Castrol canister also has the company logo on the retaining ring and cap.

In most cases, pirates use other lid designs. The original oil is sealed with modified caps.

The neck of the original canister must be sealed with a protective foil seal. This seal protects the canister from leakage and protects the oil from being opened. At fake castrol such a protective seal may not be under the cork.

A hologram in the form of a padlock must be present on the back of the original Castrol canister. Fake Castrol oil does not have such a hologram. This is due to the high cost of its manufacture.

On the original Castrol Magnatec canister, the original Batch code is applied on the reverse side, which consists of information about the manufacturer, batch number, production date and a unique canister number on the production line. This Batch code is not applied with simple paint, but engraved on special equipment. Forgers, as a rule, do not "bother" with such trifles, but simply apply the Batch code using paint and a special printer.

How else can you distinguish a fake Castrol?

The logo embossing near the canister handle on fake Castrol oil may not be of very high quality. This indicates fake Castrol oil.

The technology for producing fakes is far from perfect. For the production of fakes, not always high-quality raw materials are used. therefore the texture of the canister may be slightly porous. Pay attention to it

Pay attention to the bottom of the canister. All drawings must be of high quality. If the drawings are blurry or blurry, then this indicates a fake Castrol.

These are the main ways in which you can easily distinguish fake Castrol oil. However, do not forget that oil counterfeiters do not stand still and improve their technologies every time. The best way is to purchase Castrol oils from trusted places, namely from authorized dealers or authorized points of sale. Our store is a fully authorized point of sale for Castrol products. That's all, thank you for your attention, see you soon!

In this article, we will once again talk about fake automotive components. The topic of this article is the fake CASTROL oil and how to distinguish the original from the fake. Going to any auto parts store, you can see a huge range of products of various brands, manufacturers, types, classifications.

You can get confused in all this diversity. From all this variety, you choose one of the most expensive and high-quality CASTROL automotive oils. But even here you run the risk of running into a fake.

Let's talk about fake CASTROL MAGNATEC oil.

CASTROL oil protection levels

CASTROL MAGNATEC oil has 7 levels of protection.

1. New cover. In it, stiffening ribs reach the very top of the cover.
2. A protective ring with a logo on a cover.
3. Lid logo.
4. Protective film under the cover (silver).
5. Hologram. Shimmers when you change the angle of view.
6. Unique embossed canister code.
7. Unique writing font.

How to distinguish the original CASTROL oil from a fake?

The CASTROL oil cap must fit snugly against the seal and there should be no marks. Pay attention to the fact that on the cover, as well as on its seal, the inscription of the CASTROL trademark must be applied. And so that it is applied not only on the seal, but also on the lid. Pay attention to the counterfeit photo! On some of the samples, the inscription is only on the seal itself. There may be another option that the inscription on the cover and the seal is slightly shifted to the side.

The hologram on the back of the canister should change its color when the viewing angle changes. And on the counterfeit it is ordinary, does not overflow and is made of foil.

Extruded elements with an identification code, designation of the country of origin, date must be uniform and clearly extruded. On counterfeit, the extruded elements of the canister identification look heterogeneous and differ in font, size and degree of embossing.

Pay attention to the production date. She is pictured on July 25, 2016. Turn the package over and look at the bottom of the box. Here, on a specially embossed dial, you can see that the date coincides with 2016 07 month.

The production date of the oil itself and its canister cannot differ by more than 2 months.

Well, pay attention to the canister itself. It must be made in the factory and without unnecessary splatter and production errors.

There should be no casting defects on the extruded elements of the canister. The photo below is a counterfeit, in which a defective casting of the logo on the canister was noticed.

Also pay attention to the number 4 on the front of the canister. On a fake, a casting defect of the lower tail of the figure is noticeable.

Pay attention to the viewing window. It should be even and neat. In a fake, a poorly made window. The top of the window borders are blurred.

Also make sure the lid is tight. It does not fit snugly on the craft, there is no embossing and engraving.

Another option on how to distinguish original CASTROL MAGNATEK oil from a fake is to send an SMS to the number from the package and get an answer or go to the company's original website and enter the embossing number from the canister. Also, the back sticker can be opened and read in 2 languages ​​English and Ukrainian instructions. But for some reason there is no such instruction in 10 w 40.

Check the originality of the product several times. Buy only from a trusted seller. Write in the comments if you have already run into a fake.

Video review of original CASTROL oil and fakes

The quality of engine oil is an important condition for long and trouble-free operation of the engine. Unfortunately, there are many fakes on the market today for well-established brands such as Castrol. For their production, the cheapest lubricants are used, which can harm the car. In order not to fall into the clutches of scammers, you need to be careful when buying.

What is the danger?

Castrol is a favorite "target" for counterfeiters. Brands Castrol Edge and Magnatec have earned the trust of consumers. They are in great demand, and therefore the production of low-quality counterfeit in large quantities becomes profitable. Attackers spend a minimum of money on creating copies of the “correct” packaging and cheap contents, which can only be called motor oil with a stretch, but they get super profits.

Fake oil loses its desired consistency at high temperatures, which leads to rapid wear of engine elements. Its component parts are destroyed, and after 22-30 thousand kilometers your iron horse will need a major overhaul. To avoid this situation, do not buy a product from the first uncle you come across on the market, but contact only specialized stores where the likelihood of acquiring a fake is much lower. Pay attention to the details: it is in them that the fake is visible.

Degrees of protection of original Castrol oil

The first thing unscrupulous manufacturers save on is additives. It is these important additives that form a significant portion of the cost of a good motor oil. If you use a fake, then problems will overtake your "iron horse" very quickly: soon the engine parts will begin to wear out and act up, and the "heart of the car" will need a major overhaul.

Conscientious manufacturers are actively fighting scammers. So, in the fall of 2014, Castrol created a new packaging format equipped with seven degrees of protection:

1. embossed engraving of the Castrol logo on the top of the lid;
2. company logo on the protective ring, made with a laser. If the parts of the inscription do not converge, be careful: someone else has already opened this container before you;
3. new lid shape;
4. protective foil under the lid;
5. hologram on the back of the canister;
6. a unique canister code containing information about the manufacturer, batch number, production date and canister number on the production line;
7. new label design.

When choosing an oil, take your time: examine its packaging in detail. It takes time and attention to distinguish a quality product from fake products. Remember: the most dangerous fake is the one that most closely resembles the original.

Let's look at the packaging

It is believed that the best way to distinguish the original from the fake is to carefully examine the cover of the product. First, it must be red. Secondly, the edges on it should be wide and well-drawn. Fraudsters do not pay due attention to this element of packaging and make them thin and narrow.

There must be foil under the lid. Castrol always pays attention to this important element of packaging, but fraudsters often overlook it in an attempt to reduce their costs.
Often, manufacturers of counterfeit products use already used canisters for bottling, on which, upon closer inspection, you can see scratches and scuffs. So they reduce their production costs.

Sometimes scammers still use a new container where oil is poured. In this case, it does not match the color of the original. If you put two packages side by side, you will notice that the fake one is half a tone lighter. The company logo is not clearly visible on it (located near the handle of the container), and the engraving on the bottom of the canister is filled with poor quality.
Look at the label: it should be applied evenly, securely and neatly. All significant information about the composition and characteristics of the product is written on it. If there is no label, and the information is printed on the container itself, you have fake oil in front of you.

Castrol never puts its products in transparent or translucent packaging. She abandoned this format a long time ago, but scammers still use it.

How to distinguish a fake: additional signs

There are additional signs that clearly indicate that you have the work of scammers:

1. back label does not come off. If you had the original in front of you, then additional information would be hidden under the top of the label, printed in at least three languages;
2. the absence of phone numbers on the label where you can call and order a certificate of authenticity for engine oil;
3. the absence of “notches” on the cover - traces of the machine that spins it at the Castrol factory. If you have a cheap duplicate in front of you, then you will not see such traces on it: it is produced in artisanal conditions;
4. the production date on the label does not match the date on the container itself;
5. try tightening the canister lid tightly: if you have a “creation” of scammers in front of you, then it will slip and scroll.

Don't chase the low price: Castrol Edge and Magnatec oil cannot be cheap, because huge amounts of money are spent on the development of modern production technologies and advertising campaigns.

Checking the quality of the product

Even if the appearance of the package did not cause you any doubts, do not rush to use its contents for their intended purpose. Do a little test:

1. Take a transparent container and pour oil into it. Pay attention to how it will flow out of the canister: a quality product should be thick and viscous, because it contains a large amount of additives.
2. Place the glass with the product for a quarter of an hour somewhere away from sunlight. Watch what happens to the liquid: if it breaks up into separate layers or precipitates, then you have a fake.
3. Take a clean sheet of A4 and put some oil on it. When it is completely absorbed, no black dots should be visible on the paper. If they are still present, it means that low-quality additives were used in the product.

The original oil is distinguished by "pleasant" notes in the smell. It glows a little, because special elements are added to it, which luminesce when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Of great importance is the color of the liquid: it should have an amber hue. If the product is dark, this indicates its low quality.
In order not to become a victim of a scammer and not to buy Castrol Edge, which will contribute to the speedy wear of the engine, be careful. Carefully study the packaging and check its contents. If you find a fake, return it to the store: you have a legal right to do so.

Video: "How to distinguish a fake oil"

Castrol engine oils currently available in three product lines - EDGE, MAGNATEC and GTX. Each of them has its own “sub-rulers”, which, in turn, are represented by different viscosities and other characteristics. This allows you to choose Castrol engine oil for almost any car, whether it is a passenger gasoline and diesel or truck.

Many motorists note the good technical characteristics of the oil, so they advise using it. Also often there are recommendations for use from the automaker itself. But there are some difficulties in choosing, in particular, it is difficult to choose the right one from the entire range, and quite often you can run into a fake.

Castrol engine oil range

Before selecting Castrol engine oil, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the entire range that is currently on the shelves of the official dealers of the manufacturer. As mentioned above, all oils are divided into 3 large lines - EDGE, MAGNATEC and GTX. Let's start the description in order.

Castrol Edge

It is completely made with TITANIUM FST™ technology. It implements a very strong oil film obtained with the help of titanium molecules. This line is positioned by the manufacturer as a flagship, that is, the best products are presented here. Manufacturing technology implies the addition of organometallic compounds (including polyalphaolefins, PAO) to polymers, forming the specified film.

Castrol Edge oil can be 5 viscosities with different tolerances and purposes:

• 0W-30. Standards - ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SL/CF. It has the following approvals from car manufacturers: VW 502 00/505 00, BMW Longlife-01 (the so-called long life, which allows you to increase the oil change interval), MB-Approval 229.3/229.5 and VW 502 00/505 00. The article of the 4-liter canister is - E0W304X4. This oil provides film strength 2 times greater than that of similar formulations.
• 0W-30. Standards - ACEA A1/B1, A5/B5, API SL/CF. This oil is the so-called energy saving, so it may not be used in all engines! Check this information in the machine's manual.
• 0W-40. Standards - ACEA A3/B4, API SN/CF. Approvals - BMW Longlife-01, Meets Ford WSS-M2C937-A, MB-Approval 229.3 / 229.5, Porsche A40, VW 502 00 / 505 00. The article of the four-liter canister is E0W404X4.
• 5W-40. Standards - ACEA C3, API SN/CF. Approvals - BMW Longlife-04, dexos2® (GM dexos2®: replaces GM-LL-B-025 and GM-LL-A-025: GB2D0715082), Meets Fiat 9.55535-S2, Meets Ford WSS-M2C917-A, MB- Approval 226.5/ 229.31/ 229.51, Renault RN0700 / 0710, VW 502 00/ 505 00/ 505 00/ 505 01.
• 5W-30 LL (Long Life). Standards - ACEA C3. Approvals - MB-Approval 229.31 / 229.51, Porsche C30, VW 504 00 / 507 00. This oil is sometimes referred to as a separate series called Castrol Professional. It provides film strength 2 times greater than that of similar compositions. Interestingly, such an oil glows in ultraviolet rays, which indicates its high performance, and it can also be used in older engines.
• 5W-30C3. Standards - ACEA C3, API SN/CF. Approvals - BMW Longlife-04, GM dexos2 (GM-LL-B-025, GM-LL-A-025, GB2D0715082), MB-Approval 229.31/ 229.51, Renault RN0700 / RN0710, VW 502 00/ 505 00/ 505 01 The article of the four-liter canister is E5W304X4.

There is also a separate oil for turbocharged diesel engines - CASTROL EDGE TURBO DIESEL 0W-30. It is great for use in Russian latitudes. Conforms to standards - ACEA C3, API SN. Car manufacturer approvals - BMW Longlife-04, dexos2®, MB-Approval 229.31/ 229.51, Renault RN 0700/ 0710, VW 502 00 / 505 00.

The Edge line has a separate sub-line - Edge Supercar, which, as the name implies, is designed for premium cars when oils are under significant stress. So, these include three types of motor oils - SUPERCAR A 0W-20, EDGE 10W-60 and EDGE SUPERCAR 0W-40 A3 / B4. These oils are quite rare, and are used mainly for sports cars (their popular manufacturers also have special approvals for them). However, for obvious reasons, it is difficult to find such lubricants in traditional car dealerships, and they are very expensive, so it makes no sense to use them in ordinary budget cars.

As you can see, Edge series oils are presented in viscosities that are optimally suited for most geographic latitudes of the Russian Federation. And their satisfactory interaction with domestic (not very high-quality fuel) makes it very popular among domestic car owners.

Castrol Magnatec

The Castrol Magnatec engine oil line is divided into two - Castrol MAGNATEC itself and Castrol MAGNATEC Stop-Start. The second of them is positioned as an oil that is excellent for working in urban conditions (traffic jams) and interacts well with Russian fuel. A distinctive feature of these oils is the presence in them of polarized molecules (the so-called Intelligent molecules, "smart" molecules), which are attracted to the metal parts of the engine (magnetized), thereby forming a reliable protective oil film on them. This results in reduced engine wear.

Oil is available in the following viscosities:

• 5W-30A5. Standards - ACEA A1/B1, A5/B5, API SN/CF, ILSAC GF-4. Approvals - Meets Ford WSS-M2C913-A / Ford WSS-M2C913-B / Ford WSS-M2C913-C / Ford WSS-M2C913-D. Please note that this oil is energy saving, therefore, it cannot be used everywhere, but only in the motors intended for it!
• 5W-30AP. Standards - API SN, ILSAC GF-5. Designed more for Japanese and South Korean cars.
• 5W-30. Standards - ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SL/CF. Approvals - BMW Longlife-01, MB-Approval 229.3, Renault RN 0700 / RN 0710, VW 502 00/ 505 00.
• 5W-40. Standards - ACEA A3/B4, API SN/CF, BMW Longlife-01. Approvals - MB-Approval 229.3, Renault RN 0700 / RN 0710, VW 502 00 / 505 00. It is a fully synthetic motor oil and provides excellent engine protection. The article of the four-liter canister is R1MAG54C4X4L.
• 10W-40. It is semi-synthetic. Standards - ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SN. Approvals - MB-Approval 226.5/ 229.1, Renault RN 0700 / RN 0710, VW 501 01 / 505 00, Meets - Fiat 9.55535-D2 / 9.55535-G2. The article of the four-liter canister is MD10W40B44X4.
• Diesel 5W-40 DPF. As the name implies, this oil is intended for use in diesel engines equipped with a particulate filter. However, it can also be used in gasoline engines if necessary. It is completely synthetic. Standards - ACEA C3, API SN / CF, approvals - BMW Longlife-04, GM dexos2, MB-Approval 229.31, VW 505 00 / 505 01, Meets Fiat 9.55535-S2, Meets Ford WSS-M2C917-A.
• Castrol DIESEL 10W-40 B4. Similar to the previous one, it is more suitable for diesel engines, but it can also be filled into gasoline ones. It is partially synthetic. Standards - ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SL/CF. Car manufacturer approvals - Meets Fiat 9.55535-D2, MB-Approval 229.1, Renault RN 0710, VW 501 01 / 505 00.

• 5W-20 E. Fully synthetic oil suitable for gasoline engines that are more often used in intermittent operation, that is, with frequent starts and stops (in particular, it is relevant for driving in city traffic jams). Meets the standards - API SN and ILSAC GF-5, and according to the ACEA A1/B1 A5/B5 standard. Has approvals - Meets Ford WSS-M2C913-C/ WSS-M2C913-D. The article of a one-liter canister is 156DCF.
• 5W-30C3. It can be used in both gasoline and diesel engines operating in intermittent duty equipped with catalytic converters (CWT) and diesel particulate filters (DPF). Conforms to standards - ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, C3; API SN/CF. Has approvals - BMW Longlife-04, Dexos2, MB-Approval 229.31, VW 502 00 / 505 00.

Castrol GTX

Oils of this series are positioned as a means to reduce the formation of carbon deposits on the surface of engine parts, reduce deposits and protect the motor during daily operation. The line includes three viscosities and two types:

• 5W-40. It is a fully synthetic oil. Standards - ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SM/CF. Approvals - Renault RN 0700 / RN 0710, VW 502 00 / 505 00. Provides 25% better protection than industry standards.
• 10W-40. One of the latest developments from Castrol. Made with Castrol's unique Double Action formula to provide 50% more protection than industry standard API SN requirements. It is, and has enhanced cleaning and dispersing properties that affect sludge deposits in the engine. Standards - ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SN. Approvals - Meets Fiat 9.55535-D2 / 9.55535-G2, MB-Approval 229.1, Renault RN 0700 / RN 0710, VW 501 01/ 505 00.
• 15W-40. Semi-synthetic oil. Standards - ACEA A3/B3, API SL/CF. Approvals - Meets Fiat 9.55535-D2, MB-Approval 229.1, VW 501 01/ 505 00.
• GTX ULTRACLEAN 10W-40. Semi-synthetic oil. It has very high detergent and dispersant properties, made using Double Clean technology, which allows you to clean sludge and deposits on engine parts. Standards - ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SL/CF. Approvals - Meets - Fiat 9.55535-D2/G2, MB-Approval 229.1, VW 501 01/ 505 00.

Castrol Vecton

The Castrol Vecton series of oils was developed specifically for diesel engines of commercial vehicles of various tonnages, as well as buses. However, some of the oils can also be used in passenger cars, especially if their engines have a large displacement. So, the following viscosities are presented in the line:

• Long Drain 10W-40. This is a fully synthetic engine oil for European diesel engines with an extended drain interval. Made with System 5™ technology. Complies with environmental standards Euro 2, Euro 3 and Euro 4 (in the latter case, it cannot be used in engines for which Low SAPS low-ash oils must be used). Standards - ACEA E4, E7, API CF. Approvals - MAN M 3277, MB-Approval 228.5, RVI RLD-2, Volvo VDS 3, Deutz DQC III-10, Mack EO-N, MTU Oil Category 3.
• Long Drain 10W-40LS. Fully synthetic motor (similar to the previous one) with an extended drain interval. Complies with Euro 4 and Euro 5 environmental standards. Standards - ACEA E6, E7, API CI-4. Approvals - MAN M 3477, MB-Approval 228.51, RVI RLD-2, Scania Low Ash, Volvo VDS 3, Deutz DQC IV-10LA.
• Long Drain 10W-40 SLD. It is also a fully synthetic motor oil, developed mainly for Scania vehicles, but can also be used in other engines. Designed for extended drain intervals. Standard - ACEA E7. Approvals - Scania LDF-2, Volvo VDS 3.
• 10W-40. Semi-synthetic oil designed for European and American vehicles. It helps to increase the efficiency of the motor by 40%. Standards - ACEA E7, API CI-4/SL. Approvals - Cummins CES 20.076, 20.077, 20.078, Deutz DQC III-10, Mack EO-M Plus, MAN M 3275, MB-Approval 228.3/229.1, DAF HP-2, RVI RLD-2, Volvo VDS 3.
• 10W-40LS. Fully synthetic oil with reduced ash content (Low SAPS). Made with unique System 5™ technology. Standards - ACEA E9, API CJ-4. Approvals - CAT ECF-3, Cummins CES 20.081, Volvo VDS 4, MAN 3275, MB-Approval 228.31, RVI RLD-3, Mack EO-O Premium Plus.
• 10W-40LCV. This is a semi-synthetic engine oil for light and medium-duty trucks, including those manufactured in the CIS (in particular, the latest models of GAZ vehicles). Also can be used in petrol engines. Standards - API CI-4/SL. Tolerances - Cummins CES 20076, 20077, 20078. The article of the 7 liter canister is 4682090722.
• 15W-40. It is for European and American diesel engines of trucks and special vehicles. Standards - ACEA E7, API CI-4. Approvals - Global DHD-1, CAT ECF-2, Cummins CES 20.076, 20.077, 20.078, Mack EO-M Plus, EO-N, MAN M 3275, MB-Approval 228.3, RVI RLD-2, Volvo VDS 3.

Castrol Professional (EDGE and Magnatec)

As mentioned above, in some cases there is another line called Castrol Professional. They are fully synthetic, with an extended replacement period. Most of them are designed specifically for certain brands of cars and their engines.

• EDGE Professional 0W-20 V (VOLVO). Suitable for petrol and turbodiesel engines. It was developed specifically for Volvo engines, respectively, has a Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE approval.
• Ford Magnatec Professional 5W-20. This oil was developed specifically for Ford Corporation, in particular, their new Ecoboost series engines. Can be used in the following engines: 1.0L Duratec - only oil with specification WSS-M2C948-B is allowed; 1.0L Ecoboost - only oil with specification WSS-M2C948-B is allowed; 1.5L Ecoboost; 1.6L Ecoboost; 2.0L Ecoboost. Ford petrol engines except 2.5L Duratec-ST and 2.3L EcoBoost.
• Magnatec Professional Ford D 0W-30. A special development for Ford Duratorq 2.0L (DW10F) engines, and there are currently no analogues to the oil. Can be used in both conventional and turbocharged diesel engines.
• EDGE Professional A5 0W-30 (VOLVO). Another development for Volvo. Please note that this oil is an energy saving oil and can only be used in suitable petrol engines!
• EDGE Professional C1 5W-30 (Jaguar, Land Rover). The oil can be used in gasoline and diesel (including turbocharged) engines. ACEA C1 specification. It has the following approvals from automakers: Land Rover, Jaguar engine oil specification STJLR.03.5005; Meets Ford WSS-M2C934-B. note that this oil is low ash!

The range of Castrol motor oils changes over time, obsolete oils are phased out, and new products arrive on store shelves in their place. As of 2018, that is exactly what it is. Therefore, it is quite possible that you will not find some products on sale over time, but instead of them, their more advanced counterparts will most likely be available. Specify this information on the official website of the company or from sellers in the official representative offices of the company.

Choosing Castrol engine oil

Such a wide range of Castrol engine oils can confuse an inexperienced car owner and make it difficult to select a specific product. The first thing you should remember in this context is that the choice must be made based on the recommendations of the machine manufacturer. This applies to viscosity, API and ACEA standards, as well as tolerances of specific car manufacturers according to the marking on the label.

Then you can make a choice yourself or consult with the sellers in the official sales offices of the company. However, the easiest way is to use Castrol online engine oil selection service. To do this, you just need to go to the official website of the company in the Russian Federation, and select the appropriate section. Next, select the make and model of the car, the engine installed on it and the years of manufacture from the list. After that, the system will automatically select for you one or more possible oils that match the characteristics. This way you save a lot of time. In the same section, it is possible to find out where the nearest official dealer of the company is located. On the site, you can order oil through an online store that the company launched in the recent past.

Screenshot of the Castrol oil selection form

Production of motor oils Castrol

Castrol is part of the British Petroleum Corporation (or BP for short) and currently supplies its products to more than 120 countries around the world. All original Castrol oils sold in the Russian Federation are produced abroad. In particular, in Germany, Belgium, Italy and Austria. All labels have a description of the product in Russian. Therefore, it will not be difficult for the consumer to choose an oil with optimal characteristics for the engine of his car. The country of manufacture is also indicated on the canister, but not directly, but in the form of a code.

So, on the stamped original code on the canister at its beginning (less often at the end), one of four values ​​\u200b\u200bwill be printed, by which one can judge the country of origin of the oil:

• DE01 - Germany;
• BE01 - Belgium;
• AT01 - Austria;
• T01 - Italy.

The fact that the oil is produced in Europe also applies to approvals and recommendations from well-known European car manufacturers that Castrol oil can be used in their cars. For example, it is recommended by the following car manufacturers - Skoda, Land Rover, Jaguar, Ford, Volvo, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW. This fact is confirmed by the tolerances available for specific brands of oils.

The shelf life of motor oils is usually about 5 years. The date of manufacture or the expiration date is indicated on the package. Do not use expired oil!

One of the steps to protect original Castrol products is the fact that Castrol brand motor oils are sold only in its official representative offices, as well as smaller retail outlets that have the appropriate licenses and agreements with "officials". A detailed list of official Castrol dealerships can be found on the Castrol official website. As for smaller stores, they all have a license of a certain type, and each buyer can ask to present it. In case of refusal to present the purchase, it is better to refrain.

How to distinguish a fake

Seven degrees of protection of a Castrol oil canister

Now we will analyze in more detail the questions of how to distinguish a fake Castrol engine oil. First of all, you need to pay attention to the four elements located on the canister:

• lid;
• logo on the back;
• date of manufacture of the canister;
• serial number.

Castrol oil check

Logo on the back of the can

As for the lid, be sure to pay attention to the size of the gap between the lid and the canister. If there is no gap, and the lid fits snugly against the canister, then you have a fake. The lid has the Castrol logo (white). Part of it is applied to the safety ring, and part directly to the cover. The logo is applied with a laser and is almost impossible to erase. That is, if it is erased, then again, it is a fake.

Date of manufacture of the canister

On the back of the canister, in the recess, it has a cast Castrol logo. Originality can be judged by its quality. A fake has a lower casting quality, and the depth of the letters will be small. The icon before the word Castrol is also different. For the original, this is a circle divided into three unequal segments, while for a fake, the middle line in this circle breaks in half (it looks like arrows looped around in a circle).

At the bottom of each canister there is a marking with information about the month and year of manufacture of the canister (!!!). By the quality of this marking, you can also determine a fake. On the original, all the numbers indicating the months are displayed, from 1 to 12. And on the fake, some of the numbers will be replaced by stripes.

Serial number with country code

The serial number at the bottom of the canister is slightly rough to the touch (tactilely reminiscent of Benjamin Franklin's collar on a $100 bill). The serial number indicates the date of the oil spill. It must match the date of manufacture of the canister. A slight discrepancy towards lateness is allowed (that is, later, but not by much). However, the date of filling must in no case be earlier than the date of manufacture of the canister!

An arrow is drawn on the back of the canister in its lower right corner, pointing to the corner of the label. If in this place you pick up the label with your finger and pull it to the left and up, then it will open in the form of a book, and there will be additional information on its inside. On fakes, such an element often also exists, but usually it is made of extremely poor quality, and the text is simply printed on both sides. And besides, the original stickers open without difficulty, without much effort, and after it is returned to its place, the opening operation can be repeated several times in the same way. On a fake, the label will initially come off very hard, and the second and subsequent times it may not open at all.

The seam of the soldering of the two halves of the original canister is very even. On fake canisters, the part of the seam from the lid to the fracture, when the handle goes down, is wide in itself (wider than in other places) and has bulges and roughness.

There is also a Castrol logo on the top of the lid. Some fakes may not have this logo, although lately, unfortunately, fakes of a fairly high quality, but still worth checking. The lid has an internal aluminum foil (silver), which, passing through the heater, seals on the neck of the canister. The stiffening ribs on the lid reach the very top. As for the back label, it must contain information in Russian, as well as a list of car brands where this oil can be used.

If you decide to change the oil in the service, it is better buy original Castrol oil at the official dealership, and give it to the masters for replacement. This approach is due to the fact that cases have recently become more frequent when a fake is knowingly poured into the service station instead of the original. It is done so that the motor “knocks” faster, and the car owner again turned to the car repair shop for help.

On new canisters (from 2016-2017), there is a hologram on the back label with additional information about the test. On fake labels, you can also often find such a hologram, but on fakes it shimmers (plays in different colors) when the canister is tilted in different directions (up-down-right-left, no difference). And on the original, the hologram shimmers only when the canister is moved up and down.

Often fake canisters are not of high quality. This is reflected in the fact that they have low hardness. This can be checked with your own hands by trying to squeeze its body with your fingers at the bottom of the canister, at its corners. original packaging hard, and it will be difficult to squeeze it. And the fake one is easy to press and changes its shape.

The easiest way to check the authenticity of Castrol oil

Recently, it is very easy to check the authenticity of Castrol engine oil, and the information received in response will be 100% reliable. You do not have to inspect the execution of the canister, lids and labels so closely, it is enough to have a gadget with the Internet. The fact is that Castrol has developed multiple online authentication methods one canister or another. For this, a 12-digit code is used, printed on the hologram of each canister sold. Similarly, large barrels (206 liters) will have a 13-digit code. Information about it must be reported to the manufacturer, after which the latter will provide direct information about the authenticity of the product.

In total, there are four such methods operating on the territory of the Russian Federation, however, similar methods operate in other countries, only the initial information needs to be clarified on the official websites of these states:

12-digit code on the hologram

• sending an SMS message with the mentioned 12-digit code by phone to the short number 2420;
• install the mobile application "Castrol - oil selection", where you also enter the mentioned code;
• go to the official website of Castrol in the Russian Federation, where there is a corresponding verification section, and enter the required code in the required field;
• in Russia there is a Castrol hotline (its number is 8 800 555 00 95), where you can provide information about the code, and in response, the operator will tell you whether the oil is genuine or not.

Please note that the verification methods listed have been available since 2016 (for Castrol Edge and Castrol Magnatec) and 2017 (for Ford Formula and Ford-Castrol Magnatec Professional). Therefore, canisters without holograms can still be found on sale, although for natural reasons they are becoming less and less. If you come across such a container, and at a lower cost than others, then try to analyze its authenticity using the methods described above. At the slightest doubt about the authenticity of the purchase, it is better to refuse.

Finally, we present for you the TOP 3 so-called “excuses” from sellers of counterfeit goods in response to the question why Castrol oil is sold at a reduced price:

1. We have ACTION...
2. We have "delivery from abroad"...
3. We got a direct contract with the supplier…

If you heard one of these answers in response, leave this store and never contact them again.

Tests and reviews about Castrol oils

You can find a lot of reviews and tests of Castrol motor oils on the Internet. The complexity of systematizing such information lies in the fact that, firstly, the tested material can be fake, and secondly, it is checked under different conditions, including faulty engines or in incorrect conditions. However, some “arithmetic mean” can still be derived.

It is worth noting that most tests show that Castrol oils of different viscosities perform above average compared to competitive brands. As for the base number, it is most often within the normal range until the very end of the operating run (until the next oil change). It burns out a little, and accordingly, leaves a little coke on the cylinders and pistons. As for the low-temperature viscosity, everything depends on the choice of its value.

In some cases, it was noted that Castrol oil freezes earlier than its temperature. However, this is more true for semi-synthetics, while fully synthetic compounds were spent less on waste and withstood significant frosts.

As for fuel consumption, Castrol does not provide this indicator. On the contrary, it was most often noted that the engines, in the crankcase of which this lubricating fluid was filled, “ate up” the fuel more than others.

If you have your own experience with Castrol engine oil, be sure to share it in the comments.