Castrol has launched a new formulation of its renowned car engine lubricant, MAGNATEC, to meet the specific needs of some of Ford’s most popular petrol engines. Castrol MAGNATEC 0W-20 E is compatible with Ford’s 1.0L EcoBoost, 1.5L EcoBoost I3, and 2.5L Duratec-Hybrid powerplants, which can be found in models such as the Fiesta, Focus and Kuga1.
Castrol’s latest MAGNATEC lubricant is compatible with Ford’s new WSS-M2C954-A1 petrol engine specification and is also backwards-compatible to applications that require SAE 5W-20 viscosity oils that meet Ford’s WSS-M2C948-B specification.
When engines aren’t running, oil can drain away to leave critical parts exposed, with 75% of wear typically taking place during the warm-up phase2, whereas Castrol MAGNATEC’s Intelligent Molecules do not. Instead, they cling to critical engine parts to make them more resistant to wear3. It provides continuous levels of protection in high and low temperatures and when faced with different driving conditions and styles. The new product also provides additional performance benefits, including improved fuel economy4, protection against timing chain wear5, and defence against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI)6.
Over the past year, Castrol and Ford have continued to galvanise their long-standing relationship, which originally began in 1914, by extending their European Cooperation Agreement until December 2027. The partnership ensures that Castrol will remain the recommended lubricant supplier across Ford’s European dealer network, while the two companies will also continue the co-development of advanced fluids for new powertrains that deliver optimal performance and reliability. In addition, Castrol works closely with the Ford M-Sport WRC team to continually test its engine oils in the toughest of conditions. Away from top tier motorsport, Castrol provides Ford with first fill lubricants and co-branded products made exclusively for Ford’s official aftersales network.
Marisa Sobrino, Brand and Product Specialist at Castrol Europe, said: “Our long association with Ford is further strengthened with the launch of Castrol MAGNATEC 0W-20 E. Workshops will be able to call upon a product that can service many of Ford’s most popular vehicles, while drivers can benefit from a product that exceeds the requirements set by Ford.”
Castrol MAGNATEC 0W-20 E is available to workshops, retailers and distributors in 1L, 5L, 60L and drum formats. To find out more about Castrol’s MAGNATEC product range, including Castrol MAGNATEC OW-20 E, please visit: Castrol Magnatec Oils | Car Oil & Fluids | CASTROL UK & IRELAND
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1 Please refer to the product specifications and your vehicle handbook, suitable for Ford engines which require 5W-20 948-B spec.
2 Castrol internal data
3 As tested in the industry Sequence IVA wear test
4 Improved vs the Ford reference oil in the Ford FE test
5 Exceeds the limit of the industry standard chain wear test
6 Exceeds the requirements of the LSPI industry limit
4 September 2024
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