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Why Castrol ???

Volvo (and BMW) currently suggest using Castrol. Volvo uses petroleum based and BMW uses synthetic based oils, but both companies use Castrol. What is this all about?

My humble opinion is that Castrol is OK in the petro market, but that Mobil 1 is a better synthetic than Castrol synthetic.

Do they suggest Castrol because it is good or do they somehow get a kickback?






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