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Castrol MAGNATEC engine oils

75% of engine wear happens at the start a journey and continues when cars accelerate, slow down and idle in city driving.  

If you could see inside a running engine, you would be amazed at the risk of wear to critical components. In our tests, we’ve seen that once wear takes hold, damage to vulnerable engine parts can progress rapidly. With the right oil, the onset of this damage can be delayed. Castrol MAGNATEC helps ensure components perform as they need to and helps avoid unnecessary repair bills down the road.

Rapid wear

Rapid wear

In our tests, we’ve seen that once wear takes hold, damage to vulnerable engine parts can progress rapidly1 By choosing Castrol MAGNATEC, the onset of this damage can be delayed2.
Valvetrain wear

Valvetrain wear

Valvetrain lubrication is vital to reduce friction at high-load contact points, as scratching, friction and wear on cams can lead to power loss. Castrol MAGNATEC allows synchronisation of the valvetrain and helps maintain engine efficiency.

Timing chain wear

Timing chain wear

Engine timing is vital and correct lubrication of the chain helps minimise damage and elongation. Castrol MAGNATEC helps maintain chain tension and precise engine timing required in today’s advanced engines.

Piston and cylinder liner wear

Piston and cylinder liner wear

Piston and cylinder liners are designed to optimise oil distribution, ensuring separation of precision metal-to-metal contact points. Over time, unburned fuel and aged oil can build-up, forming abrasive deposits on the pistons which can cause damage to cylinder liners. Castrol MAGNATEC helps maintain piston cleanliness and defends cylinders against abrasion.

Bearing wear

Bearing wear

Without proper lubrication, engine bearings are susceptible to failure. Castrol MAGNATEC helps provide a long-lasting film of oil between the shells and moving parts, keeping other vital components in precise alignment.

Castrol MAGNATEC - clings like a magnet to the vulnerable metal surfaces in your car’s engine. Our formulation contains surface-active components proven by surface analysis techniques at a leading university.

Castrol MAGNATEC - locks to critical engine parts such as the valvetrain, timing chain, pistons and bearings.

Castrol MAGNATEC - protects your engine from damage and wear and meets leading industry standards.

 

Castrol MAGNATEC matches the handbook specification of many cars, SUVs, pick-ups and hybrids. That’s why our oil is used by millions of mechanics around the world. 

 

Non-stop protection from every start

*Tested using an industry standard wear test, measured versus relevant industry limit.
1 Tested using Castrol’s enhanced industry wear test.
2 Castrol MAGNATEC product shown is a MAGNATEC 5W-30 API SP/ACEA A3/B4.