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      01-31-2013, 05:41 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by mike519 View Post
Yeah, dealership sold me Edge and told me it was the new TWS branding.
That's what I am thinking - TWS Motorsport is getting phased out in lieu of EDGE branding. But there are differences in specs (see below); EDGE seems to have lower viscosity at operating temps (not good) but does have a higher flash point (good).

Castrol EDGE Professional TWS 10w60
Kinematic: 22.7 mm2/s (22.7 cSt) at 100°C
Color: Amber[Light]
Odor: Mild
Flashpoint: 203°C (397.4°)

Castrol TWS Motorsport 10w60
Kinematic: 24.5 mm2/s (24.5 cSt) at 100°C
Color: Brown
Odor: Oily
Flashpoint: 200°C (392°F)
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