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Title: Oil Question - Totally confused by what I've read...
Post by: E30Dom on August 03, 2011, 01:55:38 pm

ok, oil level has just dropped below MAX mark after 5k miles, and was looking into getting a litre to have spare to keep topped up. Now my car isn;t on Longlife servicing, but time/mileage...

Sure the book said VW502 spec, but reading through this is an old spec and should now be VW504? But is this for longlife...?

Halfords state a VW specific 5W30 VW504 spec Castrol Edge... is this the one to go for?

Car is a 2007 Edition 30...

Any clarification appreciated...

Dom

Title: Re: Oil Question - Totally confused by what I've read...
Post by: bacillus on August 03, 2011, 02:03:14 pm

Yes go for the VW 504 spec oil regardless of your service regime.   :smiley:

Title: Re: Oil Question - Totally confused by what I've read...
Post by: E30Dom on August 03, 2011, 02:09:14 pm

But halfords also sell 0W40 under there fixed servicing banner for performance/modified engines which is VW502 rated... with mine being Stage 1 is that better? :confused:

Title: Re: Oil Question - Totally confused by what I've read...
Post by: bacillus on August 03, 2011, 02:24:07 pm

I would suggest you get the castrol edge 5W-30.

Title: Re: Oil Question - Totally confused by what I've read...
Post by: gazbutS3 on August 03, 2011, 02:25:20 pm

I'm with the doctor on this edge 5w-30, and Asda is cheaper, or was a couple of weeks ago :happy2: