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Re: CONFLICTING INFORMATION
Posted to Castrol Forum on 11/2/2020

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"W ratings" are determined by low temperature pumping and cranking tests. These tests have absolutely nothing to do with the "non-W" testing that is done at 212F and 302F (different test equipment wi... Login to read more.