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what oil?
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:20 pm
by fairz
Hi guys, I am new to this forum and have just purchased a b7 rs4 avant. Been looking through some posts and noticed most of you guys seem to recommend using Castrol Edge oil. I have long life servicing on my car and the computer says that it will need a service in 15k miles (currently on 37k). I would like to do my own oil change before then but after looking in halfords at the wkend i noticed a couple of different types of edge, different viscosity ratings. My question is which one do i use? Am i right in thinking i will need 10 litres to do a change? Thanks
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:53 pm
by P_G
10 litres of Castrol Edge 5W-30 VAG 504.000 / 507.000 oil specifically formulated for VAG long life service is what it says on the containers.
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:07 pm
by fairz
thanks p.g. i will look for that next time i'm in there. Also noticed my tesco was selling edge too. Might get some clubcard points while i'm at it
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:29 pm
by Dom81
My vote is for Fuchs Titan - check Opie Oils for a forum price...
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:57 pm
by RS4Molar
P_G wrote:10 litres of Castrol Edge 5W-30 VAG 504.000 / 507.000 oil specifically formulated for VAG long life service is what it says on the containers.
fuches super syn 5W-40 excellent.
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:07 pm
by skywriter
mobil 1 esp 5w/30 -the best
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:21 pm
by PetrolDave
I've always used Castrol Edge 5W-30.
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:47 pm
by P_G
skywriter wrote:mobil 1 esp 5w/30 -the best
How so?
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:02 pm
by sonny
I use shell oil, is what my dealer uses.
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:13 pm
by fairz
i needed to top up today so went to my local auto shop. Bought a litre of castrol edge - £17! Going to have to buy myself a bulk load of oil i think
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:35 pm
by PetrolDave
Check out the Opie Oils website - as a member here you'll get a discount too.
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 7:32 pm
by fairz
cheers petroldave, I will check that site out
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:13 pm
by magpie2k
skywriter wrote:mobil 1 esp 5w/30 -the best
Is this ok to use whilst on long life servicing and car within warranty. Tescos have this at my local store half price.
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:13 pm
by magpie2k
skywriter wrote:mobil 1 esp 5w/30 -the best
Is this ok to use whilst on long life servicing and car within warranty. Tescos have this at my local store half price.
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:57 pm
by skywriter
yes fully approved vw 504/507
