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Title: castrol magnatec 5w 30 fully synthetic
Post by: PhilGolf on October 07, 2012, 08:30:55 pm

.... is this oil ok to use on a 57 plate gti long life servicing? Just had to get some & that was the only choice I had!  Thanks

Title: Re: castrol magnatec 5w 30 fully synthetic
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 07, 2012, 08:32:50 pm

Quote from: PhilGolf on October 07, 2012, 08:30:55 pm

.... is this oil ok to use on a 57 plate gti long life servicing? Just had to get some & that was the only choice I had!  Thanks

It will probably be OK to use, but Castrol Edge meets the VW 504/507 specification and has all sorts of technology in it to help keep the valves clean which really is the right oil for the car.

Title: Re: castrol magnatec 5w 30 fully synthetic
Post by: Nodz on October 07, 2012, 08:53:34 pm

Magnetic is for fords and a few other brands where as Edge is for VW, Audi and a few others.

I was looking at it earlier as my GTI and the OH's new fiesta are both 5w30 but have different specs the oil must meet

Title: Re: castrol magnatec 5w 30 fully synthetic
Post by: PhilGolf on October 07, 2012, 09:00:28 pm

Thanks for your replies.... have to drive 90 miles tomorrow early start too so won't get chance to get the proper stuff. Oil level low too on dip stick.  Should I just leave it for now and not top up with what I have?  Oil light not on ... yet!

Title: Re: castrol magnatec 5w 30 fully synthetic
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 07, 2012, 09:03:01 pm

Put a splash of the oil in, it's not going to do any harm  :happy2:

Get some Castrol Edge next time your passing an Asda (cheapest place for it)  :happy2: