Castrol Optigear EP 68 equivalents
These are other published oils in the same application and the same ISO grade (or within 10 percent on KV40), from a different brand, with a compatible base oil. A score of 60 or more is the bar for this page. The score is typical data-sheet values only. None of these is an exact equivalent, and the machine builder's specification still governs.
| Oil | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mobil 600 XP 68 | 74 | same ISO 68, VI 101 vs 102, conventional, pour -27 vs -27, flash within 15 °C, AGMA AS, buyable now |
| Chevron Meropa 68 | 74 | same ISO 68, VI 101 vs 102, conventional, pour -32 vs -27, flash within 15 °C, AGMA AS, buyable now |
| Shell Omala S2 G 68 | 72 | same ISO 68, VI 99 vs 102, conventional, pour -24 vs -27, flash within 15 °C, AGMA AS, buyable now |
| Shell Omala S2 GX 68 | 68 | same ISO 68, VI 100 vs 102, conventional, pour -24 vs -27, flash within 15 °C, AGMA AS |
Scores use published typical data. This is not an exact equivalent, and it is not an OEM approval. Confirm the substitute with the machine builder.