Castrol

Castrol is a world-famous manufacturer of car oils and lubricants. With a wide range of fluids on offer for car enthusiasts, motorcycle riders, commercial vehicle companies and automotive workshops, Castrol supports every automotive need. 

As engines get increasingly smaller and powerful, manufacturers are specifying complex full synthetic oils. Castrol has spent over a century developing the solutions to ensure that you get your oil change right every time. Today, Castrol oil is synonymous with global endurance records. 

Aside from car oils, the renowned brand also provides coolants, greases, brake fluids and driveline fluids.

Castrol Timeline

Castrol… 

1899: was established by Charles Wakefield, who set up the C.C. Wakefield oil company in England. 

1906: released the first evolution of Castrol oil, which revolutionised the automotive industry in the early twentieth century.

1990-1995: re-introduced its early lubricants under the name ‘Castrol’s Classic Oils’. These oils were designed for vintage, classic and veteran cars and motorcycles. These car oils combined cutting-edge technology with low detergent base mineral oils in varying viscosities.

1920-1940: provided engine oil for 18 of the 23 race cars that broke land speed records during this timeframe, hence the phrase ‘done it with Castrol’.

1960: rebranded the company as Castrol Ltd and opened a state-of-the-art research facility in Bracknell. At this point, Castrol was in a position to manufacture car oils for specific engines.

1968: began selling lubricants, including the new Castrol GTX, in service stations and garage forecourts in over 140 countries.

1970: provided engine oil for 16 out of 23 of the race cars that finished the London to Mexico rally.

2000: became part of BP Group, though Castrol continues to produce oils and other lubricants under its long-established name.