Hey! My name is Dan and Im a driver here at Gregg Distributors.
So, I know a little bit about using quality motor oil, and how it can save you from costly repairs.
Thats why today on Gear up With Greggs we're going to focus on Castrol's top notch performance
oils and how they are working to help you avoid engine wear.
Oil in your car engine works a lot like the blood in our veins: it keeps our system going.
And just like a change in your bloodstream can have catastrophic effects,
low quality oil can be a disaster for your engine.
Quality is critical in engine oil, so thats why Castrols been designing lubrications for
engines that work harder and better than the competition since 1899.
You've probably seen Castrols logo on the raceways,
But, did you know that a specific type of Castrol industrial grease was developed for the NASA Curiosity Rover?
Thats right, Castrol has even been to space.
But the real action still happens right here on the pavement, where high pressure and detrimental
build up can take your vehicle out of the race or off the road.
Synthetic oil is designed to be more effective at resisting breakdown.
And, it withstands higher temperatures, and flows better in cold temperatures than
conventional motor oil.
This improved performance has to do with the size of its particles.
Synthetic oil, unlike traditional motor oil, has particles that are formulated to be all
the same size, which means that the oil breaks down evenly.
Uneven breakdown of traditional motor oil leads to a build up of sludge from excessive heat.
But synthetic oil can cost two to four times as much as regular oil, so if you've got a
vehicle thats on its last few oil changes, or one that doesnt typically operate in excessively
cold or hot climates, you might be better off sticking with the lower priced conventional oil.
Castrol GTX is a conventional motor oil with a unique double action formula that breaks
down and clears away pre existing sludge.
The oil then protects the engine from future damage by preventing the small, harmless contaminants
from combining into large clumps of hazardous sludge.
Sludge can block your engines vital oilways, just like cholesterol blocks our veins, and
if untreated, sludge can rob an engine of its power, and possibly its life!
If youve got a vehicle with a higher mileage, more than 120,000 kilometers, the synthetic
blend of GTX High Mileage will do the trick.
Higher mileage vehicles are faced with the danger of catalytic converter failure.
All motor oils contain phosphorous as part of the additive package to help prevent engine wear.
Unfortunately, phosphorous can also wreak havoc on a catalytic convertor over time.
Thats why the GTX High Mileage uses Phosphorous Replacement Technology to provide unsurpassed
protection while keeping your catalytic convertor from harm.
The consumer demand for better performance, reduced emissions, and better fuel economy
means that engines are smaller than ever.
Smaller engines equal more pressure, as much as 10 tons per square centimeter!
Thats like having two African elephants resting on point of a high heel!
To withstand these higher pressures found in modern engines, Castrol uses Titanium Fluid
Strength Technology.
Castrol Edge, boosted with this Titanium technology, doubles its film strength and reduces friction.
But what is film strength?
Well, film strength is the ability of a lubricant to withstand the effects of load, speed, and
temperature without breaking down.
And if you're looking for something that can handle a whole lot of pressure, look no further
than Edge Extended.
This synthetic oil is guaranteed to perform for 24,000 kilometers between oil changes.
Castrol knows this because the latest range of Castrol Edge oils were engine tested for
a whopping 1.9 million miles!
Thats a whole lot of revving.
But the engine isn't the only part of a vehicle that needs oil:
the transmission needs proper lubrication too!
Now, the oil that keeps your transmission running smoothly isnt the same as the one
you'd use for your engine.
Transmission fluid is a low viscosity formula, specially designed to deliver performance
and fuel efficiency for modern automatic transmissions.
Fluid like the Transmax Full Synthetic is blended with premium base stocks,
and is approved by both Ford and GMC for use in their vehicles.
But dont worry if you dont have a Ford or GMC: Castrol has developed fluids for nearly
every make and model on the market.
Of course, oil isnt just for cars.
Castrol also makes products for motorcycles!
Did you know that most engine wear on a bike happens when the engine is warming up?
Thats because most oils drain off engine parts when the engine stops, leaving your parts
unprotected at start up!
Act>evo by Castrol keeps your engine lubricated, even when its not running.
It does this with the part synthetic formula and Actibond molecules that cling to the parts
of your engine, providing a continuous layer of protection.
In comparison with other oils, Castrols Act>evo gives up to 70% wear reduction!
It also provides superior protection from high temperature carbon deposits, allowing
the engine to perform better, longer.
And hey, if your chain is looking like it needs a good clean, dont forget to spruce
it up with Castrol Chainlube.
This product penetrates, cleans, and lubricates all drive chains and sprockets, not just on
bikes!
It contains excellent anti corrosion, anti wear, and non drip additives to keep your
system at its best.
Now, dont worry, here at Greggs, weve got a ton of Castrol products to help meet your
specific needs.
Need a heavy duty diesel oil?
Weve got you covered, with both semi synthetic and regular.
What about a top up for your power steering fluid?
Any fluid or lubricant you need, we can definitely help you out.
If you have any questions, give us a call or check out our catalogue at greggdistributors.ca.
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From all of us here at Greggs, thanks for keeping it Canadian!