Engine Oil- Castrol Magnatec..for Swift, Opel??

humm · 7th October 2008, 20:20

Hello Friends,

I have a query, I recently visited a store asking him rate for Castrol Magnetic, he said its for about 1154 something.

And when I asked him can I use it in my Opel Astra, he says you can use in any Petrol Engine.

My question is, Can I use Casrol Magnetic in my Opel Astra (Dad's Car), Opel Corsa (Dad's Car) and Maruti Suzuki Swift?

Also can someone let me know the engine oil viscosity for the three respective car's too?

Btw how is Castrol Magnetic to run? How did you guys find the oil to be?

Thanks.

Lukeskywalker · 7th October 2008, 22:54

I have been using Castrol Magnatec from a long time now, I found it better than normal engine oils as engine seems smoother on Magnatec. This is purely my personal opinion.
Regards,
Hari.

nitrous · 7th October 2008, 23:13

If all the three cars are petrol engined, you could very well use magnatec in all them.
AFAIK, Maganatec comes in 0.5L,3L, and 4L packs. Check if there's a bigger can available, you might save some cash with the "economy" pack.

SLK · 8th October 2008, 03:51

Rs 1154, sounds expensive somehow, or its just that I'm outdated!

Yes I could feel the engine running smoother for my wagonR with Magnetec but I'm not sure if everyone can feel the difference.

humm · 8th October 2008, 11:58

That price (1184) was given for a 4L pack by the dealer.

Btw doesn't the engine oil viscosity matter? Castrol Magnetic support all the petrol engines?

nitrous · 8th October 2008, 12:06

And yes, 1154 sure sounds quite high.
Bargain 5% off the MRP.

humm · 8th October 2008, 13:38

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Originally Posted by nitrous

And yes, 1154 sure sounds quite high.
Bargain 5% off the MRP.

Hmmm... i'l do that. Btw does anyone have any idea about its actual price? Anyone purchased and used castrol magnetic?

Shakensoul · 8th October 2008, 13:44

I bought 4L Castrol Magnatec 10W40 last week for 1000.

It was stock from June 08, MRP was 1038. The dealer also had new stock from September, but it was 3.5L and MRP was around 1200. I think prices have increased.

Eddy · 8th October 2008, 14:05

Nitrous, does castrol magnatec have different oils for petrol and diesel ? Are the specs of the diesel ones available online somewhere ?

nitrous · 8th October 2008, 19:40

As far as India is concerned, Castrol Magnatec comes with only API-SM/CF standard.
I wouldn't suggest using it in any turbo-charged diesel.

Peter · 8th October 2008, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shakensoul

I bought 4L Castrol Magnatec 10W40 last week for 1000.

It was stock from June 08, MRP was 1038. The dealer also had new stock from September, but it was 3.5L and MRP was around 1200. I think prices have increased.

Hi,

I just bought a 3.5L can for 1150 two weeks back, prices have definitely increased but the Quantity has reduced too.

akshay4587 · 8th October 2008, 20:38

Sorry to sound stupid

but what is the grade of castrol magnatec?
Can I use the same in Hyundai accent?

nitrous · 8th October 2008, 20:40

It is 10W40.
You can use it in your accent.

SLK · 8th October 2008, 20:55

If Magnetec is for Rs 1000+, then why not just go in for Mobil 1, at least the change intervals could be relaxed.

Peter · 8th October 2008, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLK

If Magnetec is for Rs 1000+, then why not just go in for Mobil 1, at least the change intervals could be relaxed.

How much does Mobil1 cost? is it Synthetic or the regular ? what are the change intervals for this Oil for a Accent ?

7th October 2008, 20:20	#1
humm BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 78 Thanked: 4 Times	Engine Oil- Castrol Magnatec..for Swift, Opel?? Hello Friends, I have a query, I recently visited a store asking him rate for Castrol Magnetic, he said its for about 1154 something. And when I asked him can I use it in my Opel Astra, he says you can use in any Petrol Engine. My question is, Can I use Casrol Magnetic in my Opel Astra (Dad's Car), Opel Corsa (Dad's Car) and Maruti Suzuki Swift? Also can someone let me know the engine oil viscosity for the three respective car's too? Btw how is Castrol Magnetic to run? How did you guys find the oil to be? Thanks.
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7th October 2008, 22:54	#2
Lukeskywalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 1,244 Times View My Garage	I have been using Castrol Magnatec from a long time now, I found it better than normal engine oils as engine seems smoother on Magnatec. This is purely my personal opinion. Regards, Hari.
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7th October 2008, 23:13	#3
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	If all the three cars are petrol engined, you could very well use magnatec in all them. AFAIK, Maganatec comes in 0.5L,3L, and 4L packs. Check if there's a bigger can available, you might save some cash with the "economy" pack.
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8th October 2008, 03:51	#4
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 1,798 Thanked: 1,417 Times	Rs 1154, sounds expensive somehow, or its just that I'm outdated! Yes I could feel the engine running smoother for my wagonR with Magnetec but I'm not sure if everyone can feel the difference.
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8th October 2008, 11:58	#5
humm BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 78 Thanked: 4 Times	That price (1184) was given for a 4L pack by the dealer. Btw doesn't the engine oil viscosity matter? Castrol Magnetic support all the petrol engines?
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8th October 2008, 12:06	#6
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	And yes, 1154 sure sounds quite high. Bargain 5% off the MRP.
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8th October 2008, 13:44	#8
Shakensoul BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AS01 Posts: 498 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	I bought 4L Castrol Magnatec 10W40 last week for 1000. It was stock from June 08, MRP was 1038. The dealer also had new stock from September, but it was 3.5L and MRP was around 1200. I think prices have increased.
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8th October 2008, 14:05	#9
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,565 Thanked: 14,531 Times	Nitrous, does castrol magnatec have different oils for petrol and diesel ? Are the specs of the diesel ones available online somewhere ?
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8th October 2008, 19:40	#10
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	As far as India is concerned, Castrol Magnatec comes with only API-SM/CF standard. I wouldn't suggest using it in any turbo-charged diesel.
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8th October 2008, 20:38	#12
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,157 Thanked: 4,722 Times View My Garage	Sorry to sound stupid but what is the grade of castrol magnatec? Can I use the same in Hyundai accent?
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8th October 2008, 20:40	#13
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	It is 10W40. You can use it in your accent.
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8th October 2008, 20:55	#14
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 1,798 Thanked: 1,417 Times	If Magnetec is for Rs 1000+, then why not just go in for Mobil 1, at least the change intervals could be relaxed.
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