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Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:51 am
by Mark-RS
My Oil light came up yesterday on the way back from Alton Towers, so I am going to need some to pop in...
What is the Oil of choice for these cars ? I've had a quick search but didn't see anything glaring obvious to satisfy me.
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:20 am
by Eddie555
The lube I generally use depends on the satisfaction level on the particular occasion. Just use what pleasures YOU most not what others think.
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:23 am
by Shoppinit
Has to be VW505.01 spec.
I like Mobil but any reputable brand will do.
Doesn't matter if it says it's for diesels.
As for the engine oil, I have no idea.
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:27 am
by Eddie555
Shoppinit wrote: ↑Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:23 am
Has to be VW505.01 spec.
I like Mobil but any reputable brand will do.
Doesn't matter if it says it's for diesels.
As for the engine oil, I have no idea.
Mobil is good if you’re going for it a lot. But Castrol for when you’re quite close to the “edge”
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:22 pm
by ukcyp
Hi
My C6 RS6 gets treated with Mobil 1 ESP formula 5w-30
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Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:25 pm
by Shoppinit
The C5 is a different beast though. There are some specific reasons relating to the positioning of engine components that require a specific oil.
IIRC it doesn't matter what you put in the C6 because it leaks out almost immediately.
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:29 pm
by ukcyp
Shoppinit wrote:The C5 is a different beast though. There are some specific reasons relating to the positioning of engine components that require a specific oil.
IIRC it doesn't matter what you put in the C6 because it leaks out almost immediately.
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Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:34 pm
by ukcyp
Shoppinit wrote:The C5 is a different beast though. There are some specific reasons relating to the positioning of engine components that require a specific oil.
IIRC it doesn't matter what you put in the C6 because it leaks out almost immediately.
I know about this little secret
I’ve been a victim of it. I’ve got this fixed. Cost me a bit but it’s peace to my mind. Took it to a specialist in Oxford.
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Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:40 pm
by Shoppinit
Is there a permanent fix for it? Uprated seal or something?
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:22 pm
by Mark-RS
Ended up going with Petronas 5W30 505.01
Seems to do well for the F1 team, so I am hoping for about an extra 30bhp or so over everyone else. Also at only £36 for 4 Litres, I was pleasantly suprised !
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:26 pm
by Shoppinit
Don't think I've seen a 5W30 505.01 oil before.
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:31 pm
by Shoppinit
Shoppinit wrote: ↑Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:23 am
I like Mobil but any reputable brand will do.
Obviously, I meant Castrol.
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:00 pm
by ukcyp
Shoppinit wrote:Is there a permanent fix for it? Uprated seal or something?
According to the guys who fixed it it’s a new updated seal.
While it was there I thought I’d have it engine and gearbox remapped too.
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Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:59 pm
by Mark-RS
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engin ... -30-oil-5l
This was the one, I'm fairly sure. Doesn't state 505.01 on the site, but it does say it on the back of the bottle.
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 11:27 am
by Steveo
Mark-RS wrote: ↑Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:51 am
My Oil light came up yesterday on the way back from Alton Towers, so I am going to need some to pop in...
What is the Oil of choice for these cars ? I've had a quick search but didn't see anything glaring obvious to satisfy me.
Did you search this forum? It's been covered loads of times on here.