Achieving ultimate performance across 7 critical areas
Learn about the 7 critical areas and how Castrol motor oils are formulated to meet — or exceed — industry standards, giving you confidence every time you hit the road.
There are plenty of motor oils out there. So how do you know what makes one better than the rest? It all comes down to performance, and Castrol has it covered — times seven.
What are the 7 critical areas?
These are the essential factors that define the quality of a motor oil and more importantly, how it will perform in your vehicle. Castrol motor oils are formulated to meet — or exceed — industry standards, giving you confidence every time you hit the road.
Here’s a summary of the critical areas — and how Castrol delivers against each one of them.
7 critical areas
- Pressure
When engine pressure builds up, motor oil can break down. That causes friction between metal parts, leading to engine wear. Castrol motor oils are engineered to withstand high pressure and maintain a protective barrier between engine parts. - Power
Motor oil plays a role in a vehicle’s top speed, acceleration and driveability. Castrol motor oils withstand the high temperatures that can break down lesser oils, causing friction and pumping loss. The result is better engine efficiency and power output. - Fuel economy
Friction causes more than just engine wear. It also makes your engine work harder, which impacts fuel economy. By reducing friction, Castrol motor oils help increase power conversion — giving you more miles per gallon. - High temperature performance
Vehicle engines operate at very high temperatures. That can break down your oil and lead to sludge — which can impact your engine’s performance. Castrol motor oils are specifically formulated to withstand high temperatures and avoid that dreaded sludge. - Cleanliness
It’s simple. A clean engine performs better. So, Castrol motor oils reduce sludge and deposit build up to keep engines cleaner. It’s critical to optimizing performance. - Wear protection
When your engine’s pistons, rings and cylinder walls show signs of wear, it compromises combustion and reduces performance. Castrol motor oils provide robust protection to prevent metal-to-metal contact and reduce wear. - Endurance
It’s last on our list, but endurance is one of the most important “critical areas” — and it’s a quality where Castrol really shines. Our proprietary additive technology enables best-in-class oil change intervals for longer oil life.
In summary, the 7 critical areas are a great way to evaluate the quality of motor oil. Castrol has them all covered, so you can relax — and enjoy the ride.
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