What is the difference between Castrol Edge and professional?

I’ve read that the main difference between Edge Pro and standard Edge is that the Pro version has a special dye mixed in that reacts to UV light, which makes diagnosing oil leaks easier. Provided that weights are the same, I doubt mixing in a bit of standard Edge will make any difference.

What is Castrol EDGE Professional?

Castrol EDGE Professional, boosted with TITANIUM FST™, provides outstanding oil strength for today’s engines that work harder, with higher pressures than ever before. Its TITANIUM FST™ doubles its film strength, preventing oil film breakdown and reducing friction.

Can 5w 30 be used for diesel engine?

5w30 is a motor oil widely used in light petrol and diesel engines. Like most motor oils produced today, 5w30 is a multi-grade oil, meaning it ranges from a lower viscosity grade of 5 to a higher viscosity grade of 30.

What is the difference between Castrol Edge 5w30 LL and 5w30 M?

Castrol Edge 5W30 M is designed for BMW. Castrol Edge 5W30 LL is designed for VW group and carries the Spec VW507.

What happens if you put wrong oil in diesel engine?

If you have used the wrong oil you might find the engine seems louder or makes a ticking noise after starting, because the parts are having to work harder to get going. If the oil you’ve used is too heavy and thick to work well it means your engine has to work harder to keep going and will burn fuel more quickly.

What does 5w30 C2 mean?

SAPS stands for ‘Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous, Sulphur’ and it’s often referred to as simply low ash oil. So an engine oil labelled 5W30 C1, C2 or C3 is a 5w30 grade oil suitable for cars fitted with DPF’s.

What’s the difference between 5W30 and 5w40?

The working viscosity of 5w30 is basically from 9.3 to 12.5mm2/s whereas the operating viscosity of 5w40 is 12.5 to 16.3mm2/s. That means 5w40 has larger viscosity than 5w30. So, 5w30 is better than 5w40.

Can you mix a 5W20 and 5W30?

The answer is that they can indeed be mixed, though this shouldn’t be your preferred strategy. When you mix 5W20 and 5W30, you will be left with some of the downsides of both types of oil. That is to say that the oil you’re left with could still be quicker to freeze, while also breaking down in warm temperatures.

Is Castrol Edge BMW approved?

Castrol EDGE Professional LL04 5W-30 is approved for use in BMW vehicles that require a BMW Longlife-04 specification 5W-30 lubricant.

Can I use 5W-30?

If you are racking your brain to choose between 5w30 and 5w40, we recommend you go with 5w30. However, if it is too expensive or not available for use, you can always go with the 5w40, which is just as good and will not cause any damage to the engine parts.