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Castrol GTX The Loooong Ride. Where Performance Meets African Adventure

Castrol GTX presents: The Looooong Ride

Cape Town to Kenya | 10,000 KM | 10 Countries | Countless Stories

The Loooong Ride is Castrol GTX’s ultimate road test - an epic journey from Cape Town to Kenya, hosted by ambassadors Lance Woolridge and Thabiso Mkhize, led by comedian Donovan Goliath, and joined by tastemakers along the way, starting with Jason Goliath to kick off the South African leg.

 

From the mountains of Lesotho to the plains of Tanzania, this 10,000 km adventure puts GTX oil to the test - proving the endurance and engine-cleaning power of Castrol GTX 5W30 engine oil and 10W40 engine oil on real African roads, under real African conditions. Heat, altitude, and rough terrain included.

 

Every 2,000 km, we test our oil. Every episode, we share fresh content, insights, and stories from mechanics, drivers, and everyday people. It’s education meets entertainment, showing how GTX oil goes loooooonger - in performance and in legacy.

 

Follow the journey. Meet the passengers. 

 

Join the looong ride.

The Loooooong Ride: a journey with many meanings

Our journey is just beginning. Stay tuned for a trip filled with thrills, surprises and unforgettable adventures, as we prove once again that Castrol GTX keeps engines cleaner for longer.

FAQs

  • South Africa
  • Lesotho
  • Botswana
  • Namibia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Zambia
  • Malawi
  • Tanzania
  • Kenya
Yes. You can follow The Loooong Ride trip on the Castrol website. 
The journey begins on 3 June to 21 July 2025.

Castrol GTX’s 3XCLEAN formula has been developed to fight the three main causes of engine sludge: heat, contaminants, and short trips. By cleaning away existing sludge and creating a barrier that helps stop deposits from forming, Castrol GTX keeps engines cleaner for longer, 35% cleaner than industry standards.*  This means drivers and their vehicles enjoy more years together. 

 
*Weighted average benefit of 81% of GTX 2021 global sales volume in Seq VG or VH industry sludge test, compared to specification claimed on pack. 
Suitable for both.
Yes it can.