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15W-40

15W-40 is a very common viscosity grade for diesel engine oil. GTX Diesel is a 15W-40 diesel engine oil formulated to help extend engine life.

The right 15W-40 oil for your engine

If you need a 15W-40 diesel oil, Castrol® GTX® Diesel helps extend engine life, protecting against the wear and tear of severe weather, rough roads and heavy tows. As a 15W-40 viscosity grade, it flows like a 15 weight oil from start up in Winter, but provides the protection of a 40 weight once the engine reaches full operating temperature.  


When your owner's manual calls for 15W-40 diesel oil, Castrol® GTX® Diesel has the ability to extend your diesel engine's life in a variety of applications and duty cycles. It provides superior protection, conforms to the strict requirements of PC-11 engine oil technology and can be used in diesel engines where API CK-4, CJ-4 and below is required.

^Global average from 50 cities, Castrol Stop-Start Index 2014
*Tested versus the sequence IV A API SN wear limit.
**Tested versus the CEC OM646LA ACEA wear limits.