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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Homer on February 15, 2012, 07:28:10 pm

Title: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: Homer on February 15, 2012, 07:28:10 pm
Had my service today, asked vw dealer for some engine oil I could buy- they produced quantum platinum 5W-40, I said I thought you used Castrol, they said no we use this. Has anyone heard much about this oil?
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: icenutter on February 15, 2012, 07:48:28 pm
Think of Quantum like own brand Baked Beans or cereals, they're made in the same factory, but don't have as flashy packaging.  In my experience what will now follow is a debate about whether you should by Fuchs/Castrol/Motul/Quantum.  But its just the same sort of debate as 'should I buy Heinz or Smart Price'.

Platinum is the standard oil, for a longlife service you want Longlife iii which meets 504 and 507 standards and is a 5W-30.
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: vRStu on February 15, 2012, 08:21:01 pm
I made some comments here -

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42507
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on February 15, 2012, 10:09:16 pm
Most people on here say Castrol Edge, so I've gone with that.

I'm a follower, not a leader  :signLOL:
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: Vdub13799 on February 16, 2012, 08:04:43 am
As said above, doesn't matter what oil it is as long as it has the right specification. Don't be fooled into paying silly price for oil. All you are getting is the name if you do!
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: s2martyn on February 16, 2012, 08:09:24 pm
longlife 3 for me and its cheap :happy2:
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: Luka on February 17, 2012, 09:47:53 am
Used Quantum on my MK4 1.8T every time. Silly cheap from VW with GTI club discount. Car is still going perfect at 185k so I'll be sticking with Quantum.
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: ktlstar on February 17, 2012, 10:16:14 am
How much is quantum oil ? I service my car myself so i could benifit having a huge amounts..
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: vRStu on February 17, 2012, 10:31:03 am
It's often on offer at TPS, there is one running this week which finishes today.

Platinum 5W40 is £14.99
LL III 5W30 is £19.99
Synta ED 0W30 is £21.99
LL II 0W30 is 28.49

All 5L cans and will be Ex VAT.
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: Homer on February 17, 2012, 11:53:18 am
Thanks for the replies folks, one last thing when I went to another VW dealer, last year sometime, which was near where I work and asked for engine oil he produced Castrol SLX Professional Powerflow LL3 5W-30, so even not all of the dealers seem to use the exact same oil.
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: vRStu on February 17, 2012, 12:16:44 pm
So far as I am aware dealers are not mandated to use any specific brand except that it must meet the specifications so will generally go with whomever offers them the best deal at the time.
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: ktlstar on February 17, 2012, 12:32:14 pm
Stu, is that per L?
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: john87 on February 17, 2012, 12:42:18 pm
Quote from: ktlstar on February 17, 2012, 12:32:14 pm
Stu, is that per L?

Thats 5 litres, excluding VAT  :happy2:
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: Gene Hunt on February 17, 2012, 01:09:22 pm
My Local main  dealer use both Quantum & Castrol oil & as above as long as it's the correct spec i wont worry. :happy2:
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: vRStu on February 17, 2012, 03:27:02 pm
Quote from: ktlstar on February 17, 2012, 12:32:14 pm
Stu, is that per L?

Quote from: vRStu on February 17, 2012, 10:31:03 am
It's often on offer at TPS, there is one running this week which finishes today.

Platinum 5W40 is £14.99
LL III 5W30 is £19.99
Synta ED 0W30 is £21.99
LL II 0W30 is 28.49

All 5L cans and will be Ex VAT.
Title: Re: VW dealer used quantum oil- is this any good?
Post by: TimG on February 17, 2012, 04:57:38 pm
Quote from: Luka on February 17, 2012, 09:47:53 am
Used Quantum on my MK4 1.8T every time. Silly cheap from VW with GTI club discount. Car is still going perfect at 185k so I'll be sticking with Quantum.

This. Use it in both our cars and have done for years. Good value from TPS as stated too.