Syntec

[maynard]

It has been a while since I was in an auto parts store. I was needing oil and went to O'Reilly's. I saw Syntec there, but it was labeled O'Reilly's.. I thought Syntec was Castrol's brand. Can someone enlighten me? Is it the same as the Castrol or is it a totally different oil?

 

[LarryK]

I would like to know that too, since I have used Castrol for many years.

 

[Gliderman8]

 

[tahoe healey]

Castrol 20/50 available at Walmart in 5 qt jugs for about $17.00.

 

[maynard]

Interesting, but is O'Reilly syntec the same as the Castrol? Or did O'Reilly just purchase the name and uses their own formulation?

 

[LarryK]

With seven vehicles, four are Royal Purple. Might move from Castrol if it pans out. Still using the brake fluid, waiting on that too.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Interesting, but is O'Reilly syntec the same as the Castrol? Or did O'Reilly just purchase the name and uses their own formulation?

Looks like maybe Castrol is dropping the "Syntec" name; I see only three brands on their website: GTX, GTX Magnatek, and Edge

Engine Oil for LongLasting Vehicle Performance | Castrol® USA

Castrol engine oil offers top motor oil brands like EDGE and GTX, engineered to protect every engine type—from high performance to high mileage vehicles.

www.castrol.com

 

[John Turney]

Looks like maybe Castrol is dropping the "Syntec" name; I see only three brands on their website: GTX, GTX Magnatek, and Edge

I recall that is correct. Edge replaced Syntec.