Your Caltex equivalent
Using another brand? Find the Caltex / Astron product that does the same job.
- Caltex / Astron is what we stock. Collect from our Benoni counter, same day.
- Other brands: we also supply them, sourced to order.
- This list is a quick guide, not a recommendation. Always check your OEM manual. Some matches are close but not exact, and we’ve marked those ⚠️ Check with us.
Matches based on the Caltex equivalents list and product data sheets.
What the tags mean – ✅ Like-for-like: same viscosity and spec class. – ⚠️ Check with us: close match, but something is different (an approval, the viscosity, C2 vs C3, or the Volvo VDS level). Check with us first.
Looking by machine? See Shop by machine (Volvo ADTs, excavators, wheel loaders, Cat dozers and graders, Toyota Hilux 2GD/1KD, tractors, compressors). Proof on our own truck: Delo Gold Ultra 15W-40, 31,831 km on one fill.
Not sure? WhatsApp a photo of your oil label to +27 83 252 0540. We’ll reply with the Caltex match.
1. Heavy-duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO)
| Competitor product | Caltex / Astron equivalent | Key spec / OEM approval (Caltex) | Match note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Rimula R4 L 15W-40 | Delo 400 SLK 15W-40 | API CK-4, ACEA E9, Volvo VDS-4.5, Cat ECF-3, MB 228.31, Cummins CES 20086 | ⚠️ Check with us: the Caltex equivalents list maps R4 L to the older Delo 400 MGX (CJ-4). Confirm the current R4 L spec level |
| Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra 15W-40 | API CI-4, ACEA E7, Volvo VDS-3 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Shell Rimula R5 E 10W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra T 10W-40 | API CI-4, ACEA E4/E7 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Shell Rimula R2 15W-40 | Delo Silver Multigrade 15W-40 | API CF-4/SG | ✅ Like-for-like; available to order |
| Shell Rimula R2 SAE 30 / 40 | Delo Silver SAE 30 / 40 | API CF/SF | ✅ Like-for-like; SAE 30 is stocked |
| Castrol Vecton 15W-40 CJ-4/E9 | Delo 400 SLK 15W-40 | as above | ⚠️ Check with us: the Caltex equivalents list lists it against MGX (CJ-4). SLK is CK-4, a higher level |
| Castrol Vecton 15W-40 (formerly Tection Global) | Delo Gold Ultra 15W-40 | API CI-4, VDS-3 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Castrol Vecton Long Drain 10W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra T 10W-40 | API CI-4, ACEA E4/E7 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Castrol Tection 15W-40 | Delo Silver Multigrade 15W-40 | API CF-4/SG | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Engen Dieselube 600/700 Super 15W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra 15W-40 | API CI-4, VDS-3 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Engen Dieselube 4000 10W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra T 10W-40 | API CI-4 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Engen Dieselube 500 15W-40 | Delo Silver Multigrade 15W-40 | API CF-4/SG | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Fuchs Titan Cargo 15W-40 | Delo 400 SLK 15W-40 | as above | ⚠️ Check with us: the Caltex equivalents list maps it to MGX (CJ-4) |
| Fuchs Titan Truck Plus 15W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra 15W-40 | API CI-4, VDS-3 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Fuchs Titan Cargo MC 10W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra T 10W-40 | API CI-4 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| TotalEnergies Rubia TIR 8600 10W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra T 10W-40 | API CI-4 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| TotalEnergies Rubia TIR 7400 / Rubia Works 1000 15W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra 15W-40 | API CI-4, VDS-3 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Motul Tekma Mega 15W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra 15W-40 (same level) or Delo 400 SLK 15W-40 (upgrade) | Tekma Mega is CI-4 / VDS-3. SLK is CK-4 / VDS-4.5 | ✅ Like-for-like with Gold Ultra. SLK is an upgrade |
| Mobil Delvac MX 15W-40 / Delvac CK-4 15W-40 | Delo Gold Ultra / Delo 400 SLK | depends on the Mobil spec level | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list. Match it to the API/VDS level on the label |
2. Hydraulic oil
| Competitor product | Caltex / Astron equivalent | Key spec | Match note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Tellus S2 M 32 / 46 / 68 / 100 | Rando HD 32 / 46 / 68 / 100 | ISO HM, DIN 51524-2 HLP, Parker HF-0, Eaton Vickers M-2950-S | ✅ Like-for-like; ⚠️ HD 100 available to order |
| Shell Tellus S2 V 32 / 46 / 68 / 100 | Rando HDZ 32 / 46 / 68 / 100 | ISO HV, DIN 51524-3 HVLP | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Castrol Hyspin AWS 32 / 46 / 68 | Rando HD 32 / 46 / 68 | HM / HLP | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Castrol Hyspin AWH-M 32 / 46 / 68 | Rando HDZ 32 / 46 / 68 | HV / HVLP | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Engen TQH 20/32, 20/46, 20/68 | Rando HD 32 / 46 / 68 | HM / HLP | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Engen TQH 10/32, 10/46, 10/68 | Rando HDZ 32 / 46 / 68 | HV / HVLP | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Fuchs Renolin B 32 HVI / B 46 HVI / B 68 HVI | Rando HDZ 32 / 46 / 68 | HV / HVLP | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Fuchs Renolin B 10 / B 46 / B 68 | Rando HD 32 / 46 / 68 | HM / HLP | ✅ Like-for-like |
| TotalEnergies Azolla ZS 32 / 46 / 68 | Rando HD 32 / 46 / 68 | HM / HLP | ✅ Like-for-like |
| TotalEnergies Equivis ZS 32 / 46 / 68 | Rando HDZ 32 / 46 / 68 | HV / HVLP | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Mobil DTE 20 series / DTE 10 Excel | Rando HD / Rando HDZ | HM / HV | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list |
| Motul Rubric HM / HV | Rando HD / Rando HDZ | HM / HV | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list |
| Engine-oil hydraulics (SAE 10W, e.g. Rimula R2 10W, Titan Universal HD 10W) | Delo Silver SAE 10W / Delo TorqForce 10W | API CF-4/SG | ✅ Like-for-like for Silver 10W. Use TorqForce if the machine calls for TO-4 |
3. TO-4 / powershift transmission and final drive
| Competitor product | Caltex / Astron equivalent | Key spec | Match note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Spirax S4 CX 10W / 30 / 50 / 60 | Delo TorqForce 10W / 30 / 50 / 60 | Cat TO-4 (service requirements), Allison C-4 (10W, 30), ZF TE-ML 03C | ✅ Like-for-like; ⚠️ TorqForce 60 is bulk IBC only on our list |
| Castrol Transmax Offroad 10 / 30 / 50 / 60 | Delo TorqForce 10W / 30 / 50 / 60 | as above | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Engen Transfluid TO-4 10W / 30 / 50 / 60 | Delo TorqForce 10W / 30 / 50 / 60 | as above | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Fuchs Titan UTTO TO-4 10W / 30 / 50 / 60 | Delo TorqForce 10W / 30 / 50 / 60 | as above | ✅ Like-for-like |
| TotalEnergies Dynatrans ACX 10W / 30 / 50 / 60 | Delo TorqForce 10W / 30 / 50 / 60 | as above | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Cat TDTO / Mobil Mobiltrans HD | Delo TorqForce (same SAE grade) | TO-4 | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list |
| Tractor UTTO: Shell Spirax S4 TXM, Castrol Agri Trans Plus 80W, Engen Agrifluid, Fuchs Titan UTTO Pro, Total Dynatrans MPV | 1000 THF | API GL-4, JD J20C, CNH MAT 3525/3505, MF M1135/41/43/45, Volvo 97303 (WB101), Kubota UDT | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Tractor STOU: Shell Spirax S3 T Universal, Castrol Agri MP 15W-40, Engen Agritrac Super, Fuchs Agrifarm STOU 15W-40, Total Multagri MS 15W-40 | Super Tractor 15W-40 | API GL-4/CF-4/SF, ZF TE-ML 06B/07B, MF CMS M1144 | ✅ Like-for-like |
4. Gear and axle oil
| Competitor product | Caltex / Astron equivalent | Key spec | Match note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Spirax S2 80W-90 | Delo Gear EP-5 80W-90 | API GL-5/MT-1, SAE J2360, Mack GO-J | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Shell Spirax S2 85W-140 | Delo Gear EP-5 85W-140 | as above | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Shell Spirax S2 ALS 90 / 85W-140 (limited-slip) | Geartex LS 85W-90 / 85W-140 | API GL-5, ZF TE-ML 05C/12C/16E/21C | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Shell Spirax S6 AXME 75W-90 | Delo Syn-TDL 75W-90 | GL-4/GL-5/MT-1, MAN 341 Z2, MB 235.8, Volvo 97312 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Castrol Axle EPX 80W-90 / 85W-140 | Delo Gear EP-5 80W-90 / 85W-140 | GL-5 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Castrol Syntrax Universal Plus 75W-90 | Delo Syn-TDL 75W-90 | GL-4/GL-5 | ⚠️ Check with us: the Caltex equivalents list maps it to Delo Syn Trans XE, which isn’t on our list |
| Castrol Manual GL-4 80W-90 | Gear Oil GL4 80W-90 / Translube LD 90 | API GL-4 | ⚠️ Check with us: Translube isn’t on our list. Gear Oil GL4 has no Caltex equivalents-list entry |
| Engen Gearlube EP 80W-90 / 85W-140 | Delo Gear EP-5 80W-90 / 85W-140 | GL-5 | ✅ Like-for-like (listed as “closest”) |
| Engen Gearlube EP LS 90 | Geartex LS 85W-90 | GL-5 LS | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Engen Gearlube TDL 75W-90 | Delo Syn-TDL 75W-90 | GL-4/GL-5 | ✅ Like-for-like (“closest, refer to OEM”) |
| Fuchs Titan Supergear 80W-90 / 85W-140 | Delo Gear EP-5 80W-90 / 85W-140 | GL-5 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Fuchs Titan Gear LS 90 | Geartex LS 85W-90 | GL-5 LS | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Fuchs Titan Cytrac SL 75W-90 | Delo Syn-TDL 75W-90 | GL-4/GL-5 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| TotalEnergies Transmission Axle 7 80W-90 / 85W-140 | Delo Gear EP-5 80W-90 / 85W-140 | GL-5 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| TotalEnergies Transmission Dual 9 FE 75W-90 | Delo Syn-TDL 75W-90 | GL-4/GL-5 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Mobilube HD 80W-90 / Mobil Delvac gear oils; Motul Gear 300 / HD 80W-90 | Delo Gear EP-5 / Syn-TDL (same SAE grade) | GL-5 | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list |
| Industrial gearboxes: Shell Omala S2 G 68–680, Castrol Alpha SP, Engen Gengear, Fuchs Gearmaster CLP, Total Carter EP | Meropa 68–680 (same ISO VG) | DIN 51517-3 CLP, AGMA 9005-E02 EP | ✅ Like-for-like |
5. Grease
| Competitor product | Caltex / Astron equivalent | Key spec | Match note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Gadus S2 V220 2 / Alvania EP 2 / Retinax EP2 | Multifak EP 2 | Lithium EP, NLGI 2, -20 °C to 120 °C | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Castrol Spheerol EPL 2 | Multifak EP 2 | Lithium EP, NLGI 2 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| BP Energrease LS-EP 2 / Mobilux EP 2 | Multifak EP 2 | Lithium EP, NLGI 2 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Fuchs Renolit MP 150 | Multifak EP 2 | NLGI 2 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Total Multis EP 2 | Multifak EP 2 | NLGI 2 | ⚠️ Check with us: the Caltex equivalents list says not a direct equivalent (Li/Ca soap) |
| Shell Gadus S2 V220AD 2 / Castrol Spheerol LMM (moly) | Multifak EP 2 M3 (3% moly) | Lithium, 3% MoS₂, NLGI 2 | ⚠️ Check with us: the Caltex equivalents list lists Multifak Moly EP2 (now “Old”). Confirm that EP 2 M3 is its replacement |
| Castrol Spheerol EP 2 / Fuchs Renolit LX-PEP / Engen Super Wheel Bearing | Starplex EP 2 | Lithium complex, NLGI 2, Volvo STD 1277,2 (as Delo Starplex EP 2) | ⚠️ Check with us: the Caltex equivalents list lists Delo Starplex EP 2 (discontinued). Confirm the Volvo approval carries over to Starplex EP 2 |
| Mobilgrease XHP 222 / Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 | Starplex EP 2 | Lithium complex NLGI 2 | ⚠️ Check with us: the Caltex equivalents list maps these to Delo Grease ESI, which isn’t on our list |
| Shell Alvania RT3 / Gadus S2 V100C 3, Castrol Spheerol EPL 3 | Multifak Premium 3 | Lithium NLGI 3 | ⚠️ Check with us: Multifak Premium 3 isn’t on our list |
| Electric-motor grease (anything that used to take Multifak HM 3) | Multifak HM 2 | Lithium, NLGI 2, -30 °C to 120 °C (150 °C short-term in central lube systems), not EP | ⚠️ Check with us: HM 2 is softer than HM 3 (NLGI 3) and has no “high-melting” claim. |
| Motul Tech Grease 300 / Mobilith SHC / Fuchs Renolit Duraplex | Starplex EP 2 or Multifak EP 2 | depends on soap and base oil | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list |
6. Coolant
| Competitor product | Caltex / Astron equivalent | Key spec | Match note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Rotella Antifreeze / Castrol Radicool SF Premix / Engen Supercool LL / Fuchs Maintain Fricofin LL / Total Coolelf Auto Supra | Delo XLC Premix 50/50 | Nitrite- and phosphate-free OAT. ASTM D3306/D6210, MB 325.3, MAN 324 SNF, DAF 74002. Recommended for Volvo CE, Komatsu, Scania | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Shell Rotella ELC NF / Castrol Radicool NF / Fuchs Maintain Fricofin HDD | Delo ELC Premix 50/50 | Nitrited ELC, Cat EC-1, ASTM D6210 | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Cat ELC | Delo ELC Premix | Cat EC-1 | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list. Matched on the EC-1 spec |
| Toyota Super Long Life Coolant | Havoline Xtended Life / Delo XLC | Toyota calls for a silicate-free coolant | ⚠️ Check with us: no Toyota approval listed. Havoline XLC available to order |
| Motul / Mobil coolants | Delo XLC (OAT) or ELC (nitrited) | match the chemistry on the label | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list. Never mix coolant chemistries |
7. ATF and power steering
| Competitor product | Caltex / Astron equivalent | Key spec | Match note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Spirax S2 ATF / Castrol ATF Dex II Multivehicle / Engen ATF III / Fuchs Titan ATF 5005 / Total Fluide XLD FE | Havoline Multi-Vehicle ATF | Dexron II/III type, Mercon/Mercon V, Allison C-4 (pre-2006), Toyota T/T-III/T-IV, JASO 1-A, Voith H55.6335, ZF TE-ML 14B | ✅ Like-for-like |
| Shell Spirax S4 ATF HDX / Castrol Transmax Z / Fuchs Titan ATF 5500 / Total Fluidmatic Syn T295 | Delo Syn ATF HD | MB 236.9, Volvo 97341, Voith H55.6335/6, ZF TE-ML 14B/20B. Suitable for Allison TES 295/389 | ✅ Like-for-like; Bulk 208 L only on our list |
| Toyota WS ATF / Dexron VI / CVT fluids | none | modern low-viscosity specs | ⚠️ Check with us: no confirmed match on our list |
| Motul Multi ATF / Mobil ATF 320 | Havoline Multi-Vehicle ATF | Dexron III type | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list |
8. Passenger car and bakkie engine oil (PCMO)
| Competitor product | Caltex / Astron equivalent | Key spec | Match note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 / Castrol EDGE Professional LL III 5W-30 / Fuchs Titan GT1 Pro C-3 5W-30 / Total Quartz INEO Long Life 5W-30 | Havoline ProDS V 5W-30 | ACEA C3, API SN, VW 504 00/507 00, BMW LL-04, MB 229.51/229.31, Porsche C30 | ✅ Like-for-like where the label says C3 / VW 504/507 |
| Motul 8100 X-clean EFE 5W-30 | Havoline ProDS V 5W-30 | ProDS V is C3 only. Motul is C2/C3 | ⚠️ Check with us: not a C2 match. Fine where your manual allows C3 |
| Toyota Genuine 5W-30 (C2) / any ACEA C2 oil (e.g. Toyota 2GD bakkies) | Havoline ProDS V 5W-30 | C3, not C2 | ⚠️ Check with us: C2 vs C3. We don’t currently stock a Caltex C2 oil |
| Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 / Castrol EDGE 5W-40 / Fuchs Titan GT1 5W-40 / Total Quartz INEO C3 5W-40 | Havoline Ultra S 5W-40 | ACEA C3, API SN/CF, MB 229.51, VW 502/505 01, dexos2 | ✅ Like-for-like; available to order |
| Shell Helix HX7 10W-40 / Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 / Total Quartz 7000 10W-40 | Havoline SynBlend 10W-40 | API SN, ACEA A3/B4, MB 229.3 | ✅ Like-for-like; available to order |
| Shell Helix HX5 15W-40 / Castrol GTX 15W-40 / Engen Xtreme 15W-40 | Ask us | API SN/CF, ACEA A3/B4, MB 229.1. Not for DPF engines | ⚠️ Check with us: Ask us. No current Caltex 15W-40 passenger-car oil on our list |
| Shell Helix HX3 20W-50 / Castrol GTX 20W-50 / Engen Multigrade 20W-50 / Total Quartz 5000 20W-50 | Havoline Formula 20W-50 | API SL | ✅ Like-for-like; available to order |
| Motul 8100 Eco-lite 5W-30 / any API SP / ILSAC GF-6 petrol 5W-30 | none on our list | SP / GF-6 | ⚠️ Check with us: we don’t stock a Caltex SP/GF-6 5W-30 |
| Mobil 1 / Mobil Super (various) | match the ACEA/API class on the label | varies | ⚠️ Check with us: not on the Caltex equivalents list |
Not sure? WhatsApp a photo of your oil label to +27 83 252 0540. We’ll reply with the Caltex match.
Disclaimer: This table is a guide only. It isn’t an OEM recommendation. Always check your OEM recommendation and owner’s manual before changing oil, especially while the machine is under warranty. Brand names belong to their owners. AVDMM is an authorised Caltex / Astron distributor. We also supply other brands, sourced to order.
Andre van de Merwe Motors · Benoni · 011 422 1333 · WhatsApp +27 83 252 0540