Castrol Edge 0W-40 Made in Belgium?

kykid · 12-31-2018, 11:55 AM

Forgive me if there is info here about this already, I did some digging and did not come up with much. What is the general consensus about this variation of Castrol for the LT1? Anyone running it? Results? UOA/VOA's look good? Any reason NOT to run this oil?

WhyUMad1LE · 12-31-2018, 12:29 PM

I use Belgian Castrol 0W-40 in all my cars now. There used to be one made in Germany but that's not available any more. Quick to warm up and after a few oil changes the engine runs smoother.

My Camaro is at 18k miles and it feels great. I'd also recommend doing a synthetic trans fluid if you haven't already.

kykid · 12-31-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

I use Belgian Castrol 0W-40 in all my cars now. There used to be one made in Germany but that's not available any more. Quick to warm up and after a few oil changes the engine runs smoother.

My Camaro is at 18k miles and it feels great. I'd also recommend doing a synthetic trans fluid if you haven't already.

What trans fluid are you running?

Chef-j · 01-01-2019, 06:31 PM

Most of people here trying to stay with Dexos approval oil. Unfortunately Castrol 0w40 isnt, but im sure they are good as M1 0w40.

WhyUMad1LE · 01-02-2019, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kykid

What trans fluid are you running?

I used Valvoline MaxLife since it was available locally, but I'm kind of curious how Motul Multi-ATF would feel.

Any synthetic Dexron III fluid will be an upgrade over OEM.

6spdhyperblue · 01-04-2019, 10:40 AM

If you drive the car in cold climates I would stick with stock trans fluid.

Warm weather only I like the syncromax

kykid · 01-16-2019, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

I use Belgian Castrol 0W-40 in all my cars now. There used to be one made in Germany but that's not available any more. Quick to warm up and after a few oil changes the engine runs smoother.

My Camaro is at 18k miles and it feels great. I'd also recommend doing a synthetic trans fluid if you haven't already.

Can confirm that the LT1 LOVES this oil. WOW does it run better with 40 weight. Less top end noise, smoother, less bucking at idle. These engines should have been spec'd for the street with 40 weight from the start.

12-31-2018, 11:55 AM	#1
kykid Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Coupe 6M Hyper Blue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: In the 502 Posts: 45 View My Garage	Castrol Edge 0W-40 Made in Belgium? Forgive me if there is info here about this already, I did some digging and did not come up with much. What is the general consensus about this variation of Castrol for the LT1? Anyone running it? Results? UOA/VOA's look good? Any reason NOT to run this oil?

01-01-2019, 06:31 PM	#4
Chef-j Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 422	Most of people here trying to stay with Dexos approval oil. Unfortunately Castrol 0w40 isnt, but im sure they are good as M1 0w40. __________________ 2018 1SS 6MT: SOLD

01-04-2019, 10:40 AM	#6
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	If you drive the car in cold climates I would stick with stock trans fluid. Warm weather only I like the syncromax __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

12-31-2018, 12:29 PM	#2
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I use Belgian Castrol 0W-40 in all my cars now. There used to be one made in Germany but that's not available any more. Quick to warm up and after a few oil changes the engine runs smoother. My Camaro is at 18k miles and it feels great. I'd also recommend doing a synthetic trans fluid if you haven't already.

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