MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Need to buy oil for GTI - should I buy longlife if on T & D
Post by: CaptainJack on March 16, 2011, 11:00:37 pm

Just wanted to double check. Also, is it more expensive getting direct from VW as they're just down the road.

Title: Re: Need to buy oil for GTI - should I buy longlife if on T & D
Post by: bacillus on March 16, 2011, 11:04:06 pm

You want longlife oil regardless of service schedule...

Title: Re: Need to buy oil for GTI - should I buy longlife if on T & D
Post by: alexperkins on March 16, 2011, 11:04:41 pm

I run my ED30 on T&D and continue to use Longlife III oil as this seems to be the generally recommended way forward as its a better quality oil than what VW recommend using on T&D

And yes, VW are quite pricy for it. If you have a TPS nearby, you can get exactly the same stuff from them for dramatically less.

Title: Re: Need to buy oil for GTI - should I buy longlife if on T & D
Post by: CaptainJack on March 16, 2011, 11:06:48 pm

Ok..cheers for the answers lads

Title: Re: Need to buy oil for GTI - should I buy longlife if on T & D
Post by: hugh jass on March 16, 2011, 11:16:30 pm

 VW Quantum oil is what you want, 507 spec. Dealers will charge around £27 for 4 litres IIRC.Ask for a new filter/sump plug at the same time and get a discount
 There are lots of oils which are 507 such as Comma,Fuchs,Valvoline,castrol.
 Doesnt matter if your on T&D or Longlife 507 is the one for you.
        There is a lot of debate as to weather Longlife is good for the engine. I wouldnt like to leave oil in for up to 20000 miles
           10000 miles = new oil and filter :happy2:

Title: Re: Need to buy oil for GTI - should I buy longlife if on T & D
Post by: stealthwolf on March 16, 2011, 11:39:58 pm

Quote from: hugh jass on March 16, 2011, 11:16:30 pm

VW Quantum oil is what you want, 507 spec

:stupid:

507 is for diesels. You want 504 standard. Must be approved to VW504. Must have the "approved" and "504" bit.
You want 5W-30 spec oil.

Title: Re: Need to buy oil for GTI - should I buy longlife if on T & D
Post by: hugh jass on March 16, 2011, 11:50:35 pm

Quote from: stealthwolf on March 16, 2011, 11:39:58 pm

Quote from: hugh jass on March 16, 2011, 11:16:30 pm

VW Quantum oil is what you want, 507 spec

:stupid:

507 is for diesels. You want 504 standard. Must be approved to VW504. Must have the "approved" and "504" bit.
You want 5W-30 spec oil.

Yes your right.   :confused:In my mind Im still living with the Sootpig :confused:  I only changed a month ago. :stupid:

Title: Re: Need to buy oil for GTI - should I buy longlife if on T & D
Post by: Dario on March 17, 2011, 12:21:02 am

I have been using Longlife III  from day one ,couple of TDs ,and not a problem with oil ,but I do change it every 5000-7500 km