Which 0W-40 synth is better, mobil one or castrol edge?

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Old 10-31-2016, 03:49 PM
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Default Which 0W-40 synth is better, mobil one or castrol edge?

This 'ill start a feud.....
Just wondering, as to forum consensus...
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The Castrol 0W40 meets more OE specs than Mobil at this point in time, Larry.
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Agree with Uberwgn. Castro 0W 40 or 5W 40 meets the 502 standard set by VW/Audi.
Incidentally you can get Castrol 0W 40 from Amazon delivered to your house if you are a Prime customer, for about $ 10 less than at your local auto store. As soon as Amazon realizes this, prices will no doubt go up.
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The "European Car Formula" mobil 1 0W-40 also lists itself as 505 & 502 00 approved. I just looked at their label
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Yeah, there's no issue with either oil for the VW/Audi owner. That's all covered. Some were concerned with the loss of Mobil's certification for BMW and Nissan GT-R. The BMW LongLife specs are difficult to meet and the M1 0W40 no longer carries the spec following a recent re-formulation. Therefore, some say the Castrol is the superior product today.
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Now, that makes sense.
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