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*Magnetic oil? Oily magnet? . . .

Advantages: Good stuff, better website.
Disadvantages: It can "Cost the Earth"

...is a lot on the Castrol website that you girls may want to read. It tells you in simple terms how engines work, with flash animations and simple descriptions. So the next time your Hubby or Boyfriend asks you if you like the "red one or the yellow one" you can tell him "Go for the red one, because it has the turbo, giving it a lot more torque low down in the rev range". It also tells you about changing oil, and other topics like tyre care etc. There ...
...cars. As for the footie, Castrol are the official sponsors of UEFA EURO 2008. and if you look on the website, you will find press releases and a player performance index including a match tracker, the standings, inside line, and Castrol performance index. This gives you top strikers, top defenders, and top midfielders. Take a look. Back to the oil review itself. According to the sales blurb, Castrol Magnatec combines Intelligent Molecules with ...

smudgeybabes 28.12.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Castrol GTX Magnatec 10W-40

* Castrol Mile High Miles Club. . .

Advantages: Good for older engines.
Disadvantages: None really.

CASTROL HIGH MILES or MILE HIGH OIL! . This brand of oil reviewed here is known as Castrol High Mileage motor oil, it is non synthetic oil, or more commonly known as a traditional mineral based oil. There are no synthetic additives added. The viscosity of this oil is 15W-50 15 means the thickness of the oil in low temperatures, W means it complies with the requirements for winter conditions, and 50 means the thickness of the oil at high temperatures. ...
...that combat this burn, and Castrol claim this oil gives 17% superior oil burn-off protection against the leading conventional oils. Castrol is one of the best known oils in the business, and the GTX name is also known to be quality, so you will be in good hands using this oil. If you are thinking doing your own oil change, (personally I can recommend you do, because you will then know it has been done properly) make sure you change the oil after ...

smudgeybabes 07.02.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Castrol GTX High Mileage

* "Oi'll be right out, I'm just changing" . . .

Advantages: Brilliant stuff.
Disadvantages: None at oil . : )

...to be reviewing here, is Castrol Magnatec GTX 15W-40, this is a synthetic motor oil. It has been been described as a breakthrough in engine oil technology, Castrol Magnatec is a high quality product containing esther molecules, these provide a unique molecular attraction. The molecules are actually attracted to metal surfaces, hence the name Magnatec. They provide a continuous oil film, even when your engine is switched off. It is a well known fact ...
...very bad for your engine. Castrol has a good long history of interesting adverts, try Googling "Castrol adverts" if you have that much time on your hands! Miles. The higher your mileage, and the more engine wear you have, the faster your oil tends to burn off, the piston rings wear out, losing compression and allowing oil to pass them, also the seals deteriorate, your gaskets go brittle, and you lose power and performance. Cure? Yes there is ...

smudgeybabes 18.04.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Castrol GTX Magnatec 15W-40

* Fidel Castrol Oil? . . .

Advantages: Very good oil.
Disadvantages: Can be expensive depending where you buy.

...a Diesel, you will need Castrol GTD, According to Castrol's adverts, "Magnatec" combines Intelligent Molecules with part synthetic technology for a stronger layer of protection. Castrol Magnatec keeps the car at it's peak for longer. The name "Magnatec" suggesting the oil is magnetic, making it stick to the metal parts of your engine, even after a long cool down. Although that isn't strictly true, the oil will remain in bearings & moving parts a ...
...thing. It is supposed to provides more protection than other oils, especially during the critical start up period, This is because 90% of your engine wear, occurs during the first 10% of the driving time. In Winter the problem is worse. This oil is designed to cling to your engine parts, forming a layer that will protect your engine during the start up period and beyond. It's also meant to chemically "bond" to all metal parts, making engines more ...

smudgeybabes 21.11.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Castrol GTX 10W-40

* Castrol Cog Swopper Oil. . .

Advantages: Quiet, long lasting, good in the cold.
Disadvantages: Expensive.

...i have found is this Castrol SMX-S which is a version of the the SMX, the oil is widely available, from all good motor accesory shops, and although it is an expensive option, the gearshift is improved and is reputed to extend the life of your gearbox. This is sometimes sold as a "Race Lubricant" although this is perhaps more to do with marketing rather than specific recommendation. I call it gearbox oil, but the latest "Buzzword" seems to be "Manual ...
...gearboxes quieter too. Castrol do a non synthetic version, the SMX, and of course this is the fully synthetic one, hence it being called SMS-S. this recommended for all manual gearboxes, even where mineral oil is specified in the manufacturers instructions. I am not even going to write about the Castrol company, you all know theie pedigree, have a lookon their web site, it is very interesting. There is a section where you can look up every lubricant ...

smudgeybabes 11.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Castrol SMX S 75w-85 Fully Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid