Castrol Vecton Long Drain 0w-20

VECTON LONG DRAIN 0W-20 is an advanced full synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil that is specifically engineered to deliver longer useful oil life and additional fuel savings*

* When compared to conventional 15W40s in laboratory engine testing.

The Castrol Vecton Range – new simplified, consolidation-friendly 3-tier system explained: 

Modern trucks generate up to 30% more torque due to advanced technologies, but this also raises engine temperatures and pressures. These conditions accelerate oil oxidation and thickening, increase deposit formation, deplete acid-controlling reserves—ultimately pushing the oil closer to breakdown, reducing the useful life of the oil.
Castrol VECTON helps to control oxidation, reduce deposits, neutralise harmful acids, and adapts to higher temperatures, maintaining viscosity. Castrol VECTON offers 3 product ranges:

CASTROL VECTON LONG DRAIN

Ultimate Range: Offering our Long Drain and OEM-aligned products helps deliver maximum levels of protection and performance for the latest generation of trucks, to deliver maximum drain intervals3 and fuel savings1. VECTON Long Drain with System Pro Technology™ is tested for extended drains up to 120,000 kms2. Utilising System Pro Technology™, Castrol VECTON Long Drain delivers up to 45% extra performance reserve1 for longer useful oil life, giving you confidence in your maximum drain interval.

CASTROL VECTON PLUS

Enhanced: Offering our Plus product range helps to deliver enhanced levels of protection and longer useful oil life for a wide range of engine technologies, to deliver reliable fleet performance. Offered with System Pro Technology™, formulated with extra performance reserve3, fights oil breakdown by controlling oxidation and deposits, neutralising harmful acids and maintaining viscosity. System Pro Technology™ adapts to increased temperatures, resisting viscosity loss through thermal and mechanical shear.

CASTROL VECTON MULTI

Essential: Offering our Multi Range of Suitable for Use products helps deliver trusted Castrol protection and performance in a wide range of engine technologies, for older fleets looking for a reliable, value-first option. Castrol VECTON Multi helps to keep the engine clean by preventing oil thickening and deposit build-up in critical engine parts, to help deliver reliable engine performance

New Castrol Vecton Commercial Vehicle Engine Oil Range. Long Drain, Plus and Multi ranges.

¹Compared to API and ACEA industry requirements and based on tests conducted on 81% of the Castrol VECTON range by volume, based on 12 months’ sales up to March 2017.
²Approved by MAN for up to 120,000 km and Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Renault for up to 100,000 km in accordance with their specifications. Actual oil drain depends on engine type, operating conditions, service history, OBD and fuel quality. Always consult your manufacturer’s handbook

³Compared to API and ACEA industry requirements and based on tests conducted on 81% of the Castrol VECTON range by volume, based on 12 months’ sales up to March 2017.

• Low-viscosity diesel engines in trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles requiring 0W-20 oils.

• Engines with or without particulate filters (DPF), most EGR-equipped engines, and engines fitted with SCR NOx reduction systems.

• Ideal for operations requiring fuel efficiency, extended oil life, and reliable engine protection, especially when using low-sulphur diesel fuel.

Why Choose Castrol VECTON Long Drain 0W-20?

Castrol VECTON Long Drain 0W-20 combines advanced full synthetic formulation with System Pro Technology™ to deliver longer oil life, superior fuel efficiency, and reliable engine protection.

It is designed to meet the demands of modern high-torque engines, reduce maintenance intervals, and provide environmentally responsible performance for commercial vehicle fleets.

Modern trucks use new technologies to make as much as 30% higher torque, but that also brings higher engine temperatures and pressures. This punishes the oil, pushing it closer to breakdown, reducing its useful life. Castrol VECTON 0W-20’s System Pro Technology™, formulated with extra performance reserve, fights oil breakdown by:

• Controlling oxidation and deposits
• Neutralising harmful acids
• Maintaining viscosity

System Pro Technology™ also adapts to increased temperatures, resisting viscosity loss through thermal and mechanical shear. All of this means longer useful oil life, giving you the confidence in your maximum drain interval.

* When compared to conventional 15W40s in laboratory engine testing.

DTFR 15C140

Storage:

All packages should be stored under cover. Where outside storage is unavoidable, drums should be laid horizontally to avoid the possible ingress of water and damage to drum markings. Products should not be stored above 60°C or exposed to hot sun or freezing conditions.

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