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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Default Whats the difference between these 2 castrol oils and which one is better

So im looking at oil for my next oil change and I think im going to try castrol this time, coming from mobil 1. Both of them say fully synthetic on the bottle and one says that it has Syntec technology, what I like about that one is that I can buy 5 quarts of it in one big bottle. The titanium one is more expensive and I have to get it in small individual bottles. Which one is better and why?
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7081015
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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The Castrol Edge with Titanium is an improved formula with their newest anti-wear additive package over the regular syntec. I have purchased it in 5 quart jugs from Walmart, I have a couple sitting in my basement right now in 10w30 weight. The extra titanium is an anti-wear additive and worth the added cost IMO. I've seen some good used oil analysis of this oil on an S2000. I haven't used it yet but I will as soon as I get my break-in period done on my current motor.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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I use the Titanium. Runs well and reduced my oil consumption. Also made the engine quieter.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 05thumper
I use the Titanium. Runs well and reduced my oil consumption. Also made the engine quieter.
This ^. I use to burn a quart between oil changes. And would top off. But with titanium one i burn nothing. So i made up the cost difference with not having to fill up.
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