How many types of Castrol 5w30 are there?

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LaHaley
07/30/25 7:50am
There are 6 types of Castrol 5W30, namely Edge, Magnetec Start-Stop, Magnetec, GTX, GTX Gold, and GTX Silver. Among them, Edge and Magnetec Start-Stop are fully synthetic engine oils, Magnetec and GTX Gold are semi-synthetic oils, while GTX and GTX Silver belong to mineral oils. Relevant information about engine oil is as follows: 1. Introduction: Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant (English name: Engine-oil), with a density of approximately 0.91×10³ (kg/m³), serves to lubricate and reduce friction, assist in cooling, seal against leaks, prevent rust and corrosion, and provide shock absorption for the engine. It is hailed as the 'blood' of automobiles. 2. Composition: Engine oil consists of two parts: base oil and additives. Base oil is the main component of lubricating oil, determining its fundamental properties, while additives compensate for and improve any deficiencies in the base oil's performance, imparting certain new characteristics, making them an essential part of lubricating oil.
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