MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Which 5w30
Post by: TheBALDpuma on May 11, 2017, 02:50:25 pm

My last car was a ford and I had to get  5w30 A1 .... which is the right one for a VW (GTI pirelli).

Just looking for a top up between services.

Title: Re: Which 5w30
Post by: stealthwolf on May 11, 2017, 02:59:45 pm

VW504 approved, fully synthetic
I used to use Castrol Edge 5W-30 Longlife III

Title: Re: Which 5w30
Post by: amanda on May 11, 2017, 03:00:43 pm

I use Vw 502 shell helix h in my gti

Title: Re: Which 5w30
Post by: TheBALDpuma on May 11, 2017, 03:02:35 pm

How do you know if it's VW504?  Is all edge longlife lll VW504?

Title: Re: Which 5w30
Post by: stealthwolf on May 11, 2017, 04:48:06 pm

http://www.my-gti.com/2540/volkswagen-oil-standard-504-00-507-00-approved-oils

Title: Re: Which 5w30
Post by: TheBALDpuma on May 11, 2017, 09:06:11 pm

Right thanks. So if I buy castrol edge longlife as a top up,  does it matter if it isn't longlife in there at the minute?

Title: Re: Which 5w30
Post by: chimp400 on May 12, 2017, 07:08:50 am

I use quantum long life 3 on most of our family cars, now owned by Fuchs I believe who make very good products.
Usually available for around £20 on eBay.

Title: Re: Which 5w30
Post by: leebes on May 14, 2017, 12:23:27 pm

Quote from: chimp400 on May 12, 2017, 07:08:50 am

I use quantum long life 3 on most of our family cars, now owned by Fuchs I believe who make very good products.
Usually available for around £20 on eBay.

Correct, Quantum used to be made by Castrol for VW, but its recently changed hands to Fuchs, so arguably a better oil now. Ive used Quantum 5w40 on my GTi for years.

Title: Re: Which 5w30
Post by: Simkins on May 15, 2017, 05:34:46 pm

Castrol is half price in Tescos at the moment 5w/30