Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL Full Synthetic Engine Oil 20L

Product Description

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL is an advanced full-synthetic engine oil developed for compatible petrol, diesel and hybrid passenger vehicles requiring an SAE 5W-30 lubricant meeting ACEA C3 and the applicable European vehicle-manufacturer specifications.

The product is formally approved against BMW Longlife-04, Mercedes-Benz MB-Approval 229.31 and 229.51, Porsche C30, and Volkswagen VW 504 00 and 507 00. These approvals make Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL particularly relevant to compatible European vehicles requiring a high-performance, mid-SAPS lubricant.

Its ACEA C3 formulation provides the high-temperature, high-shear performance required by compatible modern engines while controlling sulphated ash, phosphorus and sulphur. This mid-SAPS approach helps protect compatible exhaust after-treatment systems, including diesel particulate filters, while maintaining dependable engine wear protection.

Modern engines frequently produce substantial power from relatively small capacities. Turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing, tighter internal tolerances and extended manufacturer service schedules can expose engine oil to high pressure, elevated temperatures, combustion contamination and repeated stop-start operation.

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL is formulated using advanced full-synthetic technology to maintain a strong lubricating film across a broad range of operating conditions. It helps protect critical engine components during cold starts, everyday commuting, sustained highway use, high-temperature operation and demanding driving.

The SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade combines effective low-temperature flow with dependable operating-temperature protection. The SAE 5W winter classification supports rapid lubricant circulation during cold starts, while the SAE 30 operating-temperature classification provides the viscosity and film strength required by compatible engines after warm-up.

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL is suitable for selected petrol, diesel and hybrid applications. It can also be used in compatible diesel vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter where the manufacturer specifies ACEA C3, VW 507 00, BMW Longlife-04, MB-Approval 229.31 or 229.51, Porsche C30 or another specification formally covered by this product.

The 20-litre container is designed for mechanical workshops, dealerships, fleet-maintenance operations and owners servicing several compatible vehicles. It provides sufficient oil for multiple services while allowing workshops to reduce the number of smaller containers kept in stock.

Item code 3431129 replaced the former 20-litre Castrol EDGE Professional Longlife III 5W-30 product under item code 3374587. Customers replacing the earlier product should still verify the specifications required by the vehicle rather than relying only on the former product name.

Specifications and Manufacturer Approvals

• Brand: Castrol

• Product range: EDGE

• Product name: Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL

• Product type: Full-synthetic passenger-car engine oil

• SAE viscosity grade: SAE 5W-30

• Industry performance specification: ACEA C3

• BMW approval: BMW Longlife-04

• Mercedes-Benz approval: MB-Approval 229.31

• Mercedes-Benz approval: MB-Approval 229.51

• Porsche approval: Porsche C30

• Volkswagen approval: VW 504 00

• Volkswagen diesel approval: VW 507 00

• Petrol-engine suitability: Compatible petrol engines requiring the stated viscosity and specification

• Diesel-engine suitability: Compatible light-duty diesel engines, including approved DPF-equipped applications

• Hybrid suitability: Compatible hybrid vehicles requiring the stated viscosity and specification

• Exhaust after-treatment compatibility: Mid-SAPS formulation for compatible DPF and catalyst-equipped vehicles

• Lubricant technology: Advanced full synthetic

• Pack size: 20 litres

• Australian item code: 3431129

• Barcode or GTIN: 9310084034602

• Previous product name: Castrol EDGE Professional Longlife III 5W-30

• Previous 20L item code: 3374587

No API or ILSAC performance category should be added to this listing unless it appears on the current supplied container or updated Castrol product data sheet. The primary industry performance claim published for the current Australian product is ACEA C3.

Manufacturer approvals apply to the lubricant specification, not automatically to every vehicle carrying the manufacturer’s badge. The vehicle owner’s manual, electronic service information or manufacturer lubrication chart must identify the applicable approval.

Recommended Applications

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL may be used in compatible applications including:

• Petrol passenger cars requiring ACEA C3 SAE 5W-30 oil

• Light-duty diesel passenger vehicles requiring ACEA C3

• Diesel vehicles requiring VW 507 00

• Petrol vehicles requiring VW 504 00

• Compatible vehicles requiring BMW Longlife-04

• Compatible Mercedes-Benz vehicles requiring MB-Approval 229.31

• Compatible Mercedes-Benz vehicles requiring MB-Approval 229.51

• Compatible Porsche vehicles requiring Porsche C30

• Audi petrol and diesel vehicles requiring VW 504 00 or 507 00

• Volkswagen petrol and diesel vehicles requiring VW 504 00 or 507 00

• Compatible Skoda vehicles

• Compatible European passenger vehicles

• Diesel particulate filter-equipped vehicles where ACEA C3 is specified

• Catalyst-equipped petrol vehicles requiring a compatible mid-SAPS lubricant

• Turbocharged petrol engines

• Turbocharged light-duty diesel engines

• Direct-injection petrol engines

• Common-rail light-duty diesel engines

• Selected hybrid vehicles requiring SAE 5W-30 ACEA C3

• Vehicles used for urban stop-start operation

• Vehicles used for sustained highway driving

• Workshop servicing of mixed compatible European fleets

• Automotive dealerships

• Independent mechanical workshops

• Fleet-maintenance facilities

• Commercial passenger-vehicle service operations

• Owners servicing several compatible vehicles

Castrol Australia also identifies potential suitability for selected vehicles from Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Jeep, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Skoda, Subaru and Volkswagen. This manufacturer list is general guidance only. It must not be interpreted as approval for every model, engine or production year.

A vehicle specifying SAE 5W-30 is not automatically compatible. Many different performance categories exist within the 5W-30 viscosity grade, including ACEA A5/B5, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6, along with numerous API, ILSAC and manufacturer-specific requirements.

Do not use Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL where the manufacturer requires an incompatible specification. Examples may include vehicles requiring VW 508 00 or 509 00, BMW Longlife-17 FE+, Porsche C20, Mercedes-Benz 229.71 or a specialised Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Renault or General Motors specification not covered by this product.

The oil should not be used as a substitute for automatic-transmission fluid, manual-transmission oil, differential oil, hydraulic fluid, power-steering fluid or dedicated motorcycle lubricant.

Key Features and Benefits

Full-Synthetic Engine-Oil Technology

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL uses advanced full-synthetic technology to provide reliable performance across a broad operating-temperature range.

Synthetic formulation technology supports effective low-temperature circulation, oxidation resistance, deposit control and viscosity retention during demanding operation. These characteristics are especially important in modern turbocharged engines, where oil may encounter high temperatures around turbocharger bearings and piston assemblies.

ACEA C3 Performance

ACEA C3 is a high-performance European passenger-car engine-oil category intended for compatible petrol and light-duty diesel engines fitted with exhaust after-treatment systems.

C3 oils are designed to provide high-temperature, high-shear protection while limiting sulphated ash, phosphorus and sulphur. The category is commonly associated with a minimum high-temperature, high-shear viscosity of 3.5 mPa·s.

The ACEA C3 specification helps provide a balance between:

• Engine wear protection

• Piston and turbocharger cleanliness

• Oxidation control

• Viscosity stability

• Exhaust after-treatment compatibility

• Protection during demanding operation

ACEA C3 does not make the lubricant suitable for every DPF-equipped vehicle. Some manufacturers require C1, C2, C4, C5, C6 or another specialised category.

Diesel Particulate Filter Compatibility

A diesel particulate filter captures soot from the exhaust and periodically burns accumulated material through regeneration. Certain lubricant additives can produce non-combustible ash, which remains within the filter and can gradually reduce its capacity.

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL uses mid-SAPS technology to help limit lubricant-derived ash while providing the anti-wear and detergency performance required by compatible engines.

The lubricant cannot prevent DPF problems caused by failed sensors, faulty injectors, repeated interrupted regeneration, excessive engine-oil consumption or unsuitable driving conditions.

Volkswagen 504 00 and 507 00 Approval

VW 504 00 is a Volkswagen Group petrol-engine lubricant specification, while VW 507 00 covers compatible light-duty diesel applications, including many vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter.

These approvals make Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL suitable for compatible Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and other Volkswagen Group vehicles where the applicable specification is explicitly required.

Not every Volkswagen Group engine uses VW 504 00 or 507 00. Some newer vehicles require VW 508 00 or 509 00, while certain older or specialised engines may require another specification.

BMW Longlife-04 Approval

BMW Longlife-04 is a manufacturer specification for compatible BMW petrol and diesel engines, including selected vehicles equipped with exhaust after-treatment systems.

The approval indicates that the lubricant has satisfied the relevant BMW performance requirements. The vehicle manual must still be checked because specification suitability can depend on engine type, fuel quality, market and production year.

Mercedes-Benz Approvals

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL carries MB-Approval 229.31 and 229.51.

These Mercedes-Benz specifications apply to compatible petrol and light-duty diesel engines requiring an approved mid-SAPS lubricant. MB 229.51 is commonly associated with certain extended-service and exhaust after-treatment applications.

Do not substitute this product where the vehicle requires another Mercedes-Benz specification such as 229.52, 229.61, 229.71 or 229.72 unless Mercedes-Benz documentation permits it.

Porsche C30 Approval

Porsche C30 is an engine-oil specification used in selected Porsche petrol and diesel applications. Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL is formally approved against Porsche C30.

Porsche models may require different lubricant specifications depending on engine design and model year. Porsche C30 must be stated in the service documentation before use.

Cold-Start Circulation

The SAE 5W winter classification supports efficient oil flow during cold starts. Prompt circulation helps deliver lubricant to camshafts, valve-train components, bearings, timing components, cylinder surfaces and turbocharger bearings.

Cold-start protection is particularly important because a significant amount of routine engine wear can occur while the lubricant is circulating and the engine is reaching normal temperature.

Even with an appropriate 5W oil, drivers should avoid applying unnecessary heavy load or high engine speed immediately after starting a cold engine.

High-Temperature Film Strength

Once the engine reaches operating temperature, the SAE 30 viscosity helps maintain an effective lubricating film across bearings, piston assemblies, camshafts and other loaded components.

The oil’s viscosity characteristics and ACEA C3 performance support protection under highway operation, high ambient temperatures and demanding urban driving when the grade is specified by the manufacturer.

Turbocharger Protection

Turbocharger bearings may operate at very high rotational speeds and temperatures. Lubricant that oxidises or forms deposits can interfere with oil circulation and contribute to bearing wear.

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL helps resist oxidation and deposit formation during normal service. Correct oil level, suitable warm-up and shutdown practices, clean oil passages and the specified service interval remain essential.

Engine Cleanliness

Detergent and dispersant additives help control sludge, varnish and piston deposits. Fine contaminants are held in suspension so they can be removed when the oil and filter are replaced.

Maintaining internal cleanliness supports piston-ring movement, oil circulation, hydraulic valve operation and consistent engine performance.

Hybrid-Vehicle Performance

Castrol identifies EDGE 5W-30 LL as suitable for compatible hybrid vehicles and reports that it meets the Castrol HYSPEC performance standard.

Castrol states that its HYSPEC testing demonstrates at least a 25% benefit against applicable minimum performance requirements across three areas relevant to hybrid operation: contaminants, engine intermittency and system efficiency.

Hybrid engines may stop and restart frequently, operate at changing temperatures and encounter moisture or fuel dilution depending on the vehicle and journey pattern. The owner’s manual must still specify a compatible SAE 5W-30 ACEA C3 lubricant.

Workshop-Efficient 20-Litre Pack

The 20-litre package is suitable for workshops and fleet operators servicing multiple compatible vehicles. It can reduce packaging waste and the number of small containers required.

A clean, dedicated dispensing pump or controlled pouring system helps prevent contamination and supports accurate oil measurement.

Directions for Use

Before use, consult the vehicle owner’s manual and confirm that SAE 5W-30 and at least one of the product’s published specifications or approvals is required.

Check the engine-oil capacity, including any difference between an oil-only change and an oil-and-filter service.

Warm the engine in accordance with the manufacturer’s service procedure. Switch off the engine, secure the vehicle and allow the oil to drain safely.

Used engine oil can be extremely hot. Wear appropriate protective equipment and take care when removing the filler cap, drain plug and oil filter.

Drain the used oil into a suitable collection container. Replace the drain-plug washer where required and tighten the drain plug to the manufacturer’s specified torque.

Replace the oil filter with the correct part. Add Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL gradually through the designated engine-oil filler opening.

Do not assume the full 20-litre container represents the correct fill quantity. Overfilling can cause foaming, increased crankcase pressure, catalyst or DPF contamination and mechanical problems.

Start the engine and allow the lubricant to circulate. Check for leaks around the filter, drain plug and filler cap.

Switch off the engine, allow the lubricant to settle and check the level using the procedure specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Top up gradually where required.

Follow the manufacturer’s prescribed service interval. Short trips, excessive idling, dusty operation, towing, high-speed driving and repeated DPF regeneration may require additional checks or more frequent servicing.

Avoid mixing the product with unknown oils. Although many engine oils are physically miscible, mixing different formulations can reduce the performance level and disturb the carefully controlled mid-SAPS characteristics.

Typical Physical Properties

Typical physical properties represent production reference values and should not be interpreted as guaranteed manufacturing limits. Formulation updates and normal production tolerances may result in minor variation. Refer to the current Castrol product data sheet and supplied container where an exact value is required.

Handling & Storage Advice

Store Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL in its original, correctly labelled 20-litre container. Keep the cap securely closed and store the package upright in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.

Protect the product from direct sunlight, rain, freezing conditions, ignition sources, excessive heat and physical damage. Castrol recommends storing lubricant packages under cover and not exposing them to temperatures above 60°C.

Do not allow water, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, cleaning chemicals, dust, metal particles, used oil or other contamination to enter the container.

Use a clean, dedicated dispensing pump, tap, funnel or measuring container. Dispensing equipment previously used for a different fluid should be cleaned and confirmed compatible before use.

The lubricant alone weighs approximately 17 kg. The complete 20-litre pack will be heavier and can be awkward to lift or pour. Assess the load before handling and use a trolley, lifting aid, secure dispensing stand or two-person lift when required.

Do not attempt to pour from the full container if the weight cannot be safely controlled. Uncontrolled pouring may cause personal injury, product contamination or a significant spill.

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with new or used engine oil. Wear oil-resistant gloves and appropriate protective clothing during servicing.

Wash exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water. Do not use petrol, solvents, abrasive cleaners or contaminated workshop rags to remove oil from the skin.

Used engine oil may contain harmful contaminants accumulated during service. Minimise skin contact and wash thoroughly after handling.

Clean spills promptly because engine oil creates a serious slip hazard. Contain spilled material with a suitable absorbent product and prevent it from entering drains, soil, stormwater systems or waterways.

Collect used oil and send it to an authorised lubricant-recycling or waste-management service. Do not dispose of oil into general waste, drains, soil or waterways.

Empty packages may retain oil residue. Do not cut, weld, drill, grind, heat or expose empty containers to flame. Consult the current Castrol Safety Data Sheet before workplace use.

Pack Information

• Product: Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL

• Lubricant type: Advanced full-synthetic engine oil

• SAE grade: 5W-30

• Industry specification: ACEA C3

• Pack size: 20 litres

• Australian item code: 3431129

• Barcode: 9310084034602

• Former product name: Castrol EDGE Professional Longlife III 5W-30

• Former 20L item code: 3374587

• Primary applications: Compatible petrol, diesel and hybrid passenger vehicles

• DPF suitability: Compatible diesel vehicles requiring the stated specification

• Package type: Portable workshop lubricant container

• Approximate oil mass: 17 kg

• Dispensing requirement: Clean, dedicated equipment

• Handling recommendation: Use assisted lifting where required

• Storage requirement: Upright, sealed and protected from contamination