Castrol GTX Magnatec

[normanr]

Hi Guys
I have a 1999 C200 can you recommend Castrol GTX Magnatec for my engine.

I know we have had a lot of threads on engine oil but I used to use this in my 190E as you know it is not cheap but the same as all you guys I don't go for cheap.

Thanks
Norman

 

[Roger Jones]

It won't do any harm, but you'd probably get better lubrication and less degradation of the oil if you spent less by buying a retailer's own-brand fully synth (e.g. Halfords). Own brands are made by one of the major oil companies, so you've nothing to worry about.

Magnatec uses "synthetically engineered/-ing" on the label -- weasel words indeed, because its synthetic component is derived from reprocessing mineral oil.

Alternatively, the Kwik-Fit fixed-price deal at £40ish on Mobil 1 (proper fully synth) may be the most cost-effective option, although you will have difficulty persuading them to use anything but their own Unipart filter (included in the price). Finally, CostCo is perhaps the cheapest source of Mobil 1: £23.49 for a 4L tub; but, of course, you have to be a member or be able to ask a member to do a favour for you.

I use Mobil 1 in my MBs and Magnatec in my Capri 2.8i.

 

[eurico]

I would do exactly as Roger mentions in his post. To me, the worst fully synthetic is better that the best mineral.

 

[Will]

To concur with the others above, Magnatec is overpriced oil that is marketed very well, nothing more.

For the money there's much better alternatives, Mobil 1 from Costco as Roger mentioned is one of the best.

Will

 

[normanr]

Thanks Fellas

I will do as you suggest and go for Mobil 1

One again thanks for the advice

Norman

 

[Parrot of Doom]

If you have a business, get yourself over to Costco and join up. Mobil 1 is £20 for 4 litres in there (net)

 

[c240yaz]

Or if in Costco, they have Chevron fully Syn @ £11 for 4 Ltrs.

You do not need a VAT number to join. Just take a phone bill with your home address and other proof with photo, pay the membership and your in.

 

[normanr]

Hi Guys

No business just lonely old me