Hybrid vehicles are different. The engine operates intermittently, swapping to electric power at low speeds to move the vehicle. In typical urban driving the engine may only be in use for short periods before switching back to electric power so it is often running cooler than a non-hybrid.
Incredibly some hybrid engines can stop, switch to electric and re-start 500,000 times during their lifetime – that‘s 10 times more than a non-hybrid^.
These lower temperatures and many more re-start moments create more contamination because without the extra heat from the engine, water and other contaminants remain in the oil. All these hybrid challenges make it harder for the oil to protect against damaging engine wear.
^ Based on Castrol testing of mild engines representing an estimated 45% of the 2022 global hybrid parc.
Application
Castrol MAGNATEC Hybrid 0W-20 is suitable for use in automotive gasoline and hybrid vehicles where the manufacturer recommends an API SP, ILSAC GF-6 or earlier specification 0W-20 lubricant, including hybrid engines.
Advantages
Castrol MAGNATEC Hybrid helps protect against the specific issues that challenge hybrid engines. Its unique DUALOCK Technology Clings like a magnet and Locks together, forming a powerful forcefield of wear Protection, providing 50% better protection from low temperature and re-start engine wear. Castrol MAGNATEC Hybrid delivers against HYSPEC – Castrol’s new standard for hybrid performance.
Product Performance Claims
- API SP
- ILSAC GF-6
| Oil | Synthetic Oil |
|---|---|
| SAE viscosity class | 0W-20 |
| Specification | API Gasoline SP, ILSAC GF-6 |
CASTROL MAGNATEC HYBRID: NON-STOP HYBRID PROTECTION FROM EVERY START.
In a hybrid, the engine operates intermittently, swapping to electric power at low speeds to move the vehicle creating challenges:
UP TO 40°C COOLER THAN A NON-HYBRID VEHICLE
In typical urban driving the engine may only be in use for short periods before switching back to electric power, so it is often running up to 40°C cooler.
10x MORE RE-STARTS
Some hybrid engines can stop, switch to electric and re-start up to 500,000 times during their lifetime – that’s 10 times more than a non-hybrid
MORE CONTAMINATION
This also creates more contamination, because without the extra heat from the engine, water and other contaminants do not evaporate.
HYSPEC – A NEW HYBRID STANDARD
Our oil delivers against HYSPEC, Castrol’s new standard for hybrid performance. HYSPEC is informed by two billion pieces of data, real-world road trials and insights from motorsport and partner OEMs, gathered over 25 years of testing and research.
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