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Castrol is a brand of industrial and automotive lubricants which is applied to a large range of oil products for most lubrication applications. The brand is part of the BP Group of companies, but has retained its separate identity. Castrol Brand Logo File links The following pages link to this file: Castrol ... A lubricant (colloquially, lube) is a substance introduced between two moving surfaces to reduce the friction and wear between them. ... Lubrication occurs when opposing surfaces are completely separated by a lubricant film. ... BP plc, LSE: BP, NYSE: BP, TYO: 5051 , originally British Petroleum, is a British energy company with headquarters in London, one of the three Oil Super Majors in the world along with vertically integrated private sector oil, natural gas, and gasoline companies, Royal Dutch Shell, and ExxonMobil, In August 1998...


Castrol was founded on March 19th 1899 by Charles "Cheers" Wakefield in England. It was originally named the Wakefield Oil Company. In 1909, the company began production of a new automotive lubricant named 'Castrol' (a contraction of castor oil, from which it was made). The company developed specific oil applications for various applications of the new internal combustion engine, including automobiles, motorcycles, and aircraft. 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the castor bean (or preferably castor seed as the castor plant (Ricinus communis) is not a member of the bean family). ... It has been suggested that Car engine be merged into this article or section. ...


The land speed record has been broken 21 times by cars using Castrol lubricants, most recently ThrustSSC, which was driven by Andy Green and achieved 1220 km/h (763 mph) — faster than the speed of sound. ThrustSSC at Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA. The ThrustSSC is built with highly protected aluminium wheels The team with ThrustSSC. ThrustSSC (SuperSonic Car) is a British designed and built jet propelled car developed by Richard Noble and Ron Ayers, which holds the world land speed record. ... Squadron Leader Andy Green (born 1962), a British RAF pilot, is the current holder of the land speed record and the first person to break the sound barrier on land. ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... The speed of sound c (from Latin celeritas, velocity) varies depending on the medium through which the sound waves pass. ...


In 1966, Castrol was acquired by British oil company Burmah, which was renamed Burmah-Castrol. 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ...


In 2000, Burmah-Castrol was acquired by the then BP Amoco plc (now renamed BP plc) Castrol branded lubricants continue to be sold around the world and are, in many countries, market leaders. This article is about the year 2000. ... BP plc, LSE: BP, NYSE: BP, TYO: 5051 , originally British Petroleum, is a British energy company with headquarters in London, one of the three Oil Super Majors in the world along with vertically integrated private sector oil, natural gas, and gasoline companies, Royal Dutch Shell, and ExxonMobil, In August 1998...


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Castrol SRF Brake Fluid (745 words)
The exceptional performance of Castrol SRF is due to a novel silicon ester technology pioneered by Castrol and unique to the extent that it has been granted patent-protection in numerous countries throughout the world.
Castrol SRF evolved as a direct result of Castrol's ongoing Research and Development program for brake fluids which identified this silicon ester technology as providing considerable performance benefits when compared with conventional glycol ether borate ester fluids.
Following exhaustive laboratory tests at Castrol's International Technology Centre in the UK, the final formulation for Castrol SRF was subjected to an extensive road-test programme on the Gross Glockner and Stelvio passes high in the Austrian and Italian Alps.
Castrol Classic Oil (887 words)
The technology of older vehicle engines is dramatically different from today's modern cars, so to assist the owners of older vehicles, Castrol has re introduced their older brand names in a range of 'Classic' lubricants to the correct formulations and importantly, to the precise viscosities as originally recommended by the vehicle manufacturers themselves.
Castrol's oil recommendation records date back to the late eighteen hundreds and detail all lubricant specifications for engine oils, gear oils and greases right through to today's modern day classics, so owners can simply refer to their vehicle handbooks or telephone Castrol Oils on 01954 231668 who are pleased to advise.
Castrol's 'Classic' oils are formulated in the style of the original classic oils using the most appropriate additive technology to provide the best protection for your classic engine.
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