Oil Company Introduces High Mileage Product

WAYNE, N.J., April 29 -- Americans are keeping their vehicles longer and driving farther than ever before. Today, the average age of vehicles on the road is greater than nine years and more than 68 percent of vehicles have more than 75,000 miles. To preserve the performance of these higher-mileage vehicles, Castrol North America has introduced Castrol GTX High Mileage, a premium motor oil specifically engineered to help vehicles with more than 75,000 miles reduce oil burn-off, engine wear and deposit formation. By regularly using Castrol GTX High Mileage, Americans can continue their love affair with higher-mileage automobiles for many miles down the road.

As a vehicle's engine ages, its performance decreases and oil starts to break down at a faster rate. Over time, seals begin to deteriorate, gaskets become brittle and oil consumption increases -- all leading to a reduction in engine performance.

"Think of the engine as the heart of a car and motor oil as the lifeblood of the engine," said Bruce Firkins, vice president of consumer marketing for Castrol North America. "One can't function without the other. Changing your vehicle's oil every three months or 3,000 miles in addition to regular preventive maintenance can go a long way toward extending the life of a high- mileage engine. And by regularly using Castrol GTX High Mileage, you're giving your engine the extra protection it needs to go the distance."

Castrol GTX High Mileage is formulated with special base oils to deliver superior protection against oil burn-off compared to other leading oils. Proprietary additives and inhibitors defend against engine wear and control harmful engine deposits -- such as sludge, varnish and other corrosive agents. Reduced deposit formation in higher-mileage vehicles minimizes compression loss and maximizes engine performance. Castrol GTX High Mileage also contains special conditioners that help protect and maintain seals, thereby helping to reduce leakage -- a common problem in older, higher-mileage engines.

Castrol GTX High Mileage is available in four grades, SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40 and 20W-50. Vehicle owners can get help selecting the preferred grade of Castrol GTX High Mileage with the "Choosing the Right Oil" feature at www.castrolusa.com . Castrol GTX High Mileage grades exceed all passenger car and light truck manufacturer's warranty requirements for the protection of gasoline and turbo-charged engines where API SL, SJ or SH is recommended. They also exceed the engine protection requirements of ILSAC GF-3 for API Certified Gasoline Engine Oils in every grade and the demanding U.S. shear stability and stay-in-grade requirements.

People who change their motor oil themselves should be careful to properly dispose of the resulting waste. Exposure to used motor oil not only poses a health danger, but is also a hazard to the environment. Used oil and oil filters are easy to recycle. Contact Earth's 911, a Castrol GTX environmental partner, for information on where to properly dispose of used motor oil at www.1800cleanup.org or by calling 1.800.CLEANUP. It is illegal to dump used motor oil into garbage bins, down kitchen sinks and storm drains and into sewers and rivers.

Castrol GTX High Mileage is available at leading retailers nationwide, at Castrol Select Service Lube Centers and other dealerships. The "Where to Find Castrol" feature at www.castrolusa.com directs vehicle owners to nearby retailers.

Castrol is a global leader in marketing premium automotive product brands such as Castrol GTX, Castrol Syntec, Castrol Syntec Blend and Castrol Super Clean. Castrol North America markets its lubricants and services to lube operators, automotive service providers and select retailers in North America. Castrol, the automotive marketing and technology leader with more than 100 years' experience, offers world-class retailer and installer support under one united global brand. Call 1-888-CASTROL or visit www.castrolusa.com .