Introduced to the Castrol range in 1968, the GTX engine oil line was created specifically for car engines that travel long distances. And, although since then the product formulations have been enriched with modern developments, and the range itself has undergone changes, GTX branded products still remain among the most reliable on the market. Half a century of experience in vehicles around the world is proof of this, because in 2018 the Castrol GTX engine oil line turned 50 years old.
3,000,000 miles on Castrol GTX products
The history of this record begins in 1966, when the American Irving Gordon bought a Volvo P1800 that had just rolled off the assembly line. For the car of his dreams, the school physics teacher laid out the amount of $ 4,150, which at that time was equal to his salary for a year. On the recommendation of his car dealer, Irwin began using Castrol engine oil, and when the new, modern Castrol GTX product line was introduced to the market in 1968, Irwin switched to it. .jpg» />
Despite a long history of car ownership, Gordon became seriously interested in traveling only in the mid-2000s, when he retired and became a widower. At that moment, he decided to go on a trip to the United States and finally see his country in all its beauty and variety of landscapes. For 10 years, Irwin drove on the roads of the USA, Canada, Mexico and even got out with his car to Europe, where he traveled through the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden, visiting a total of 9 countries. The record for the distance traveled by one owner in a non-commercial vehicle was first recorded in 1998 at around 1.69 million miles, then in 2009, when the mileage was 2.721 million miles. And on September 13, 2013, Gordon crossed the milestone of 3 million miles (4.827 million kilometers). It happened on the Seward Highway in Alaska, one of the remaining two US states that the Volvo owner has not yet visited. The distance covered is equal to 950 Le Mans 24 Hours races or 228 Great Wall races, and took Irwin 49 years.
The Volvo P1800 covered this distance using Castrol GTX engine oil. The owner himself among the secrets of the longevity of his car names, among other things, a regular check of the oil level in the engine, which, by the way, is original, although it survived 2 major repairs. Gordon has never filled his Volvo with oils from other manufacturers and is not going to change this principle now. As such, the Castrol GTX remains an integral part of the record-breaking journey. This fact once again confirms that the product really «helps to extend the life of the engine», and in confirmation of the promises of the brand, Irv Gordon is always ready to share his amazing story of friendship with his beloved car.
“I encourage everyone to get out of their holes and see as much as possible. Find your own journey and reason for it, we only live once. No matter how many roads I've been on, there's always one more I haven't driven,» said the 73-year-old record holder.
< p>What is special about the Castrol GTX line?
The Castrol GTX line is specifically designed for vehicles that operate in harsh conditions: frequent stop-and-go (stop-start) engine operation, poor fuel quality, harsh climates and extended oil change intervals. This kind of load contributes to the formation of thick resinous deposits, called sludge, on the moving parts of the engine. Left untreated, the sludge can lead to poor engine oil circulation and eventually shorten engine life. This oil is specially formulated to prevent sludge formation and provide daily engine protection.
That is why Castrol GTX oils are the best solution for cars that travel long distances and operate in difficult conditions of a harsh climate and unstable fuel quality in our country. Castrol GTX series products have enhanced detergent properties and protect the car engine from the formation of dangerous deposits, increasing the reliability of its operation.
The products of the line are designed for use in cars of foreign and domestic production and are intended for engines of such popular models as: Renault Logan, Renault Sandero, Renault Duster, Skoda Rapid, VW Polo, LADA Vesta, LADA Largus, Nissan Almera, Chevrolet Niva, as well as a number of Asian automakers.
The range of the Castrol GTX line in Russia
Today, the Castrol GTX line is represented by 3 products.
A recent addition is Castrol GTX 5W-30 A5/B5 Synthetic Motor Oil. The product is mainly focused on the use in engines of Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and other Asian automakers. Suitable for gasoline and diesel engines where the manufacturer recommends the use of lubricants that meet the SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade and ACEA A5/B5, A1/B1, API SL/CF, ILSAC GF-4 or earlier specifications.
A little earlier, the Castrol GTX 5W-40 A3/B4 product was added to the line, which went on sale in August 2018. This synthetic motor oil was the brand's first product specifically designed for budget cars. The product is designed for use in foreign and domestic car models and is designed for engines of such popular models as: Renault Logan, Renault Sandero, Renault Duster, Skoda Rapid, VW Polo, LADA Vesta, LADA Largus, Nissan Almera, Chevrolet Niva, and others . Castrol GTX 5W-40 A3/B4 is suitable for use in gasoline and diesel engines where the manufacturer recommends lubricants meeting the SAE 5W-40 viscosity grade and ACEA A3/B4, A3/B3, API SM/CF or earlier specifications . It is approved for use in vehicles requiring the use of engine oils of quality class: Renault RN 0700/RN 0710, VW 502 00/505 00.
And the third product of the line is Castrol GTX Ultraclean 10W-40 A3/B4 engine oil with synthetic components. Suitable for engines where the manufacturer recommends lubricants meeting SAE 10W-40 viscosity grade and ACEA A3/B4, A3/B3, API SN or earlier specifications. The product, in addition to Renault RN 0700/RN 0710, also has Meets Fiat 9.55535-D2/9.55535-G2, VW 501 01/505 00 and MB-Approval 229.1 approvals.
