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Is Castrol Edge 5W-30 Dexos approved?

by Rhyley Bryan

Is Castrol Edge 5W-30 Dexos approved?

Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30 is approved for use in vehicles that require a GM dexos1™ Gen 2, HondaHTO-06 specification 5W-30 lubricant.

What is 5W30 Dexos?

ACDelco dexos 2 ™ 5W-30 fulfils engine oil requirements for vehicles requiring Dexos 2, API SN and ACEA C3. It assists in preventing deposits in the engine and turbocharger to ensure full boost pressure, engine power and fuel economy are maintained.

Is Castrol Edge Dexos approved?

Approved for GM dexos1. Castrol EDGE Professional with Fluid TITANIUM Technology provides superior motor oil strength for engines that work harder due to higher engine pressures, helping your vehicle maximize engine performance.

What is the best Dexos oil?

  1. Editor’s Pick: Royal Purple High Performance Synthetic Oil.
  2. Best for Diesel Engines: Shell ROTELLA Full Synthetic Diesel Oil.
  3. Mobil 1 Extended Performance Synthetic Oil.
  4. Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
  5. Mobil 1 High Mileage Synthetic Oil.
  6. Castrol GTX MAGNATEC Full Synthetic Oil.
  7. Liqui Moly Synthoil Premium.

Is the Mobil 5W 30 compatible with DexOS?

“Our SynPower 5W-20, 5W-30 and DuraBlend 5W-30 went through all the Dexos testing and passed all the requirements,” Smith says. “But we felt that carrying the Dexos name was not providing the consumer with any value.”

What do you need to know about DexOS oil?

Mandated use of high-quality ingredients, which meant they eliminated conventional ingredients entirely. Dexos® oils are formulated exclusively with synthetics or synthetic blends. Better antioxidant technology that keeps oil from oxidizing. Dexos® oils generally have a drain interval of up to 15,000 miles.

When did GM start using dexos1 Gen 1 oil?

Dexos1™ Gen 1 Five years ago, GM began developing an oil to take better care of engines than even a top-performing standard synthetic oil. Many modern full synthetics, with recommended change intervals of 5,000 and even 7,500 miles, already surpassed conventional oils, but GM saw an opportunity to raise the bar even further.

What kind of drain interval does DexOS oil have?

Dexos® oils are formulated exclusively with synthetics or synthetic blends. Better antioxidant technology that keeps oil from oxidizing. Dexos® oils generally have a drain interval of up to 15,000 miles.