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Castrol MAGNATEC Engine oil

Castrol MAGNATEC 0W-20

Non-stop protection from every start

Castrol MAGNATEC engine oils are specifically engineered for today’s urban driving environment and designed to protect engines against the wear caused by re-starting in busy traffic.


Castrol MAGNATEC clings like a magnet and locks to protect vulnerable metal surfaces and moving parts in your engine during warm-up, delivering superior protection from engine wear1.


Castrol MAGNATEC. Non-stop protection from every start.


1 Tested versus the Sequence IVA API SN wear limit. 
Cling Locks Protects

Clings like a magnet to the vulnerable metal surfaces and moving parts in your engine.

 

Locks to form a force field around critical engine parts.

 

Protects engines by providing 50% better protection from warm-up wear* and re-start wear**

*Tested versus the Sequence IVA API SN wear limits  **Tested versus the CEC OM646LA ACEA wear limits

Castrol MAGNATEC products

0W-20

Castrol MAGNATEC 0W-20

Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-40

Industry specifications

 

  • API SP
  • ILSAC GF-6

Type

        Full Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Honda
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota
5W-30

Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-30

Castrol MAGNATEC 5w-30

Industry specifications

 

  • API SP
  • ILSAC GF-6

Type

        Part Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Ford
  • Holden
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota

Application

 

Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-30 is suitable for use in automotive petrol engines where the manufacturer recommends an API SP, ILSAC GF-6 5W-30 lubricant.

 

Features & benefits

 

Castrol MAGNATEC's Intelligent Molecles:

  • Cling to critical engine parts when the oil drains down.
  • Cling to your engine forming an extra layer that protects during start-up and beyond.
  • Bond to metal surfaces to make engine parts more resistant to wear.
  • Are combined with synthetic technology to provide increased protection in high and low temperature applications.
  • Provide continuous protection for all driving conditions, styles and temperatures.
  • Deliver superior performance under extreme cold start up conditions  relative to thicker grades
5w-30 DX

Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-30 DX

Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-40

Industry specifications

 

  • API SP
  • ILSAC GF-6

Manufacturer approvals

 

  • GM dexos1™ Gen 3 (License: D33050CL082)
  • Meets Ford WSS-M2C946-A
  • Meets Ford WSS-M2C946-B1
  • Meets Ford WSS-M2C961-A1

 

Type

        Full Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Ford
  • Holden
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota

Application

 

Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-30 DX is a full synthetic engine oil formulated to suit a broad spectrum of petrol engines. Holding the latest GM dexos1™ Gen 3 approvals means that the product is perfectly suited for use in all modern Holden petrol vehicles. Additionally, holding the API SP specification, MAGNATEC 5W-30 DX is recommended for use in many of today’s downsized turbo engines to protect against the damages cause by low speed pre-ignition (LSPI).

 

 MAGNATEC 5W-30 DX can be used extensively across a wide range of petrol vehicles including HOLDEN, TOYOTA, MAZDA, HYUNDAI, KIA & NISSAN vehicles, among others.

 

Features & benefits

 

Castrol MAGNATEC’s Intelligent Molecules:

  • Cling to critical engine parts when the oil drains down;
  • Cling to your engine forming an extra layer that protects during start up and beyond;
  • Bond to metal surfaces to make engine parts more resistant to wear;
  • Are combined with synthetic technology to provide increased protection in high and low temperature applications;
  • Provide continuous protection for all driving conditions, styles and temperatures;
  • Deliver superior performance under extreme cold start up conditions relative to thicker grades
10W-40

Castrol MAGNATEC 10W-40

Castrol MAGNATEC 10W-40

Industry specifications

 

  • API SN/CF
  • ACEA A3/B4

Type

        Part Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Citroen
  • Ford
  • Holden
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Peugeot
  • Renault
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota

Application

 

MAGNATEC 10W-40 is a part synthetic engine oil formulated to suit a wide range of petrol engines, direct and indirect injection diesel engines, LPG and CNG cars, light commercial vehicles and 4WDs.

 

Features & benefits

 

Intelligent Molecles:

  • Cling to critical engine parts when the oil drains down.
  • Cling to your engine forming an extra layer that protects during start-up and beyond.
  • Bond to metal surfaces to make engine parts more resistant to wear.
  • Are combined with synthetic technology to provide increased protection in high and low temperature applications.
  • Provide continuous protection for all driving conditions, styles and temperatures.
*When choosing oil, please refer to your owner's handbook and the product specifications required may also be suitable for other vehicles.

Castrol MAGNATEC stop-start products

0W-20

Castrol MAGNATEC Stop-Start 0W-20

Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 0W-20

Industry specifications

 

  • API SN
  • ILSAC GF-5

Type

        Full Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Honda
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota

 

Today even a normal driver can stop and start as many as 18,000 times a year. Frequent stopping and starting involves more decelerating, more idling and more accelerating, causing microscopic abrasion of metal particles from contact surfaces, increasing wear of critical engine parts.
Full synthetic Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START contains Intelligent Molecules that form a self-healing layer that constantly protects against stop-start wear, providing up to 20% better stop-start wear protection*. So even if some molecules are knocked off in the process of protecting your engine, others rush in to restore the protective layer.

 

*As tested in the industry OM646LA test

Application

 

Covering the latest API and fuel efficient ILSAC specification, MAGNATEC STOP-START 0W-20 can be recommended for use wherever a manufacturer calls for the use of an SAE 0W-20 engine oil. That includes recent model TOYOTA, MAZDA, NISSAN, JEEP and SUBARU vehicles. MAGNATEC STOP-START 0W-20 is also recommended for use in Hybrid vehicles requiring a SAE 0W-20 product.

 

Features & benefits

 

  • Full synthetic formulation
  • Intelligent Molecules that cling, and form a self-healing layer so it’s always ready to protect at each of the critical stages of stop-start driving
  • Proven to reduce engine wear in stop-start operation
5W-30

Castrol MAGNATEC Stop-Start 5W-30

Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 5W-30

Industry specifications

 

  • API SN
  • ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4

Type

        Full Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Ford
  • Holden
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Mitsubishi
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota

 

Today even a normal driver can stop and start as many as 18,000 times a year. All that idling in traffic causes microscopic wear in your engine. In the latest industry test, Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 5W-30 gives significantly less wear in stop-start operation*.

 

Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 5W-30 Instant Protection From The Moment You Start. Every Time You Start.

Application

 

Castrol MAGNATEC Stop-Start 5W-30 is suitable for use in automotive petrol and diesel engines where the manufacturer recommends an API SN, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or earlier specification 5W-30 lubricant.

 

Features & benefits

 

Full Synthetic Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 5W-30 contains Intelligent Molecules that:

 

  • Cling to engine parts when the oil drains down
  • Form a self-healing layer to protect at each of the critical stages of stop-start driving and beyond
  • Are proven to reduce wear in stop-start operation.
5W-30 A5

Castrol MAGNATEC Stop-Start 5W-30 A5

Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 5W-30 A5

Industry specifications

 

  • API SN
  • ACEA A1/B1, A5/B5
  • ILSAC GF-5
  • Meets - Ford WSS-M2C913-C / WSS-M2C913-D

Type

        Full Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Ford
  • Holden
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Jaguar/Land Rover
  • Kia
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Mitsubishi
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota
  • Volvo

Today even a normal driver can stop and start as many as 18,000 times a year. And all that idling in traffic or waiting at junctions causes microscopic wear in your engine. In the latest industry test, Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 5W-30 A5 gives significantly less wear in STOP-START operation*.


Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 5W-30 A5 is also proven to deliver against Castrol’s HYSPEC standard. In doing so it is proven to demonstrate at least 25% benefit^ across the three critical hybrid areas of contaminants, engine intermittency and system efficiency.

 

*As tested in the industry OM646LA test
^Compared to performance minimum requirements set in both industry specification and Castrol bespoke testing across tests applicable to hybrid vehicle types, covering contaminants, engine intermittency and system efficiency.

Application

 

Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 5W-30 A5 is a full synthetic engine oil suitable for use in automotive gasoline and diesel engines where the manufacturer recommends an ACEA A5/B5, API SN, ILSAC GF-5 or earlier specification 5W-30 lubricant.


Features & benefits

 

  • Cling to engine parts when the oil drains down
  • Form a self-healing layer to protect at each of the critical stages of stop-start driving and beyond
  • Are proven to reduce wear in stop-start operation
10W-30

Castrol MAGNATEC Stop-Start 10W-30

Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 10W-30

Industry specifications

 

  • API SN
  • ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4

Type

        Part Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Ford
  • Holden
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota

 

 

Do you drive in busy traffic? Choose Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 10W-30 part synthetic engine oil. The Intelligent Molecules will protect your engine from the moment you start, every time you start, dramatically reducing* stop-start wear.

 

*versus industry limit in the OM646LA engine test.

Application

 

Suitable for use in automotive petrol and diesel engines where the manufacturer recommends an API SN, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or earlier specification 10W-30 lubricant.

 

Features & benefits

 

MAGNATEC's Intelligent Molecules:

 

  • Cling to critical engine parts when the oil drains down.
  • Form a self-healing layer to protect at each of the critical stages of stop-start driving and beyond
  • Are proven to reduce wear in stop-start operation
  • Suitable for petrol or diesel cars, SUVs or LCVs without DPF technology.
*When choosing oil, please refer to your owner's handbook and the product specifications required may also be suitable for other vehicles.

Castrol MAGNATEC diesel products

DIESEL 15W-40

Castrol MAGNATEC  DIESEL 15W-40

Castrol MAGNATEC Diesel 15W-40

Industry specifications

 

  • API SN/CF
  • ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4

Type

        Part Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Ford
  • Holden
  • Jaguar/Land Rover
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan

Castrol MAGNATEC DIESEL is a semi synthetic engine oil that combines dedicated diesel technology with Intelligent Molecules that cling to critical engine parts, providing an extra layer of protection during the crucial warm-up period.

 

Castrol MAGNATEC DIESEL is always ready to protect.

Application

 

Castrol MAGNATEC DIESEL 15W-40 is suitable for naturally aspirated, turbocharged and inter-cooled turbocharged engines. Also suitable for direct and indirect injection diesel engines. Not recommended for heavy commercial vehicle application or vehicles fitted with diesel particulate filters.

 

Features & benefits

 

Castrol MAGNATEC DIESEL 15W-40 combines dedicated diesel technology with intelligent molecules for a stronger layer of protection, reducing wear during the critical warm-up period.

 

  • Dedicated diesel technology maintains engine efficiency and responsiveness in common rail diesel engines.
  • This oil provides excellent soot handling performance thus minimising oil thickening.
DIESEL DX 5W-40

Castrol MAGNATEC DIESEL DX 5W-40

Castrol MAGNATEC Diesel DX 5W-40

Industry specifications

 

  • API SN/CF
  • ACEA C3
  • dexos2TM

Type

        Full Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • Alfa Romeo
  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Citroen
  • Holden
  • Hyundai
  • Jaguar/Land Rover
  • Kia
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Mitsubishi
  • Peugeot
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki

 

 

 

MAGNATEC DIESEL DX 5W-40 is a full synthetic engine oil combining DPF compatible technology with Intelligent Molecules for an extra layer of protection, reducing wear during the critical warm-up period.

 

Its unique formulation protects from the moment you start, dramatically reducing engine wear (as tested against the industry Sequence IVA wear test).

Application

 

Castrol MAGNATEC DIESEL DX 5W-40 is a synthetic engine oil suitable for use in automotive gasoline and diesel engines where the manufacturer recommends an ACEA C3, API SN/CF or earlier specification 5W-40 lubricant.

 

Features & benefits

 

Castrol MAGNATEC DIESEL DX 5W-40 is always ready to protect.

 

  • Intelligent molecules cling to metal surfaces giving extra protection against engine wear
  • Diesel Particulate Filter compatible technology maintains engine efficiency and responsiveness
  • Provides superior performance under extreme cold start-up conditions compared to thicker gradesExcellent soot handling performance minimises oil thickening
  • Exceeds the most demanding limits in latest industry standard diesel protection test
  • Suitable for SUV, 4WD and most cars fitted with Diesel Particulate Filters, including Hyundai vehicles with DPF.
  • Are combined with synthetic technology to provide increased protection in high and low temperature applications
*When choosing oil, please refer to your owner's handbook and the product specifications required may also be suitable for other vehicles.

Castrol MAGNATEC suv products

SUV 5W-30 C3

Castrol MAGNATEC suv 5W-30 c3

Castrol MAGNATEC SUV 5W-30 C3

Industry specifications

 

  • ACEA C3
  • API SN/CF

Manufacturer Approvals:

  • MB 229.31, 229.51
  • dexos2

 

Type:

 

Full Synthetic

Suitable for use*:

 

  • BMW
  • Chrysler/Jeep
  • Citroen
  • Holden
  • Hyundai
  • Jaguar/Land Rover
  • Kia
  • Mazda
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Peugeot
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Volvo

 

Castrol MAGNATEC SUV 5W-30 C3 is suitable for use in automotive petrol and diesel engines where the manufacturer recommends an ACEA C3, API SN/CF 5W-30 lubricant.

 

Castrol MAGNATEC SUV 5W-30 C3 is also approved for use in vehicles from leading manufacturers - please refer to the specifications section and your owner's handbook.

*When choosing oil, please refer to your owner's handbook and the product specifications required may also be suitable for other vehicles.

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