Would you use this oil???

Post by **joesnow** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:42 pm

I'm sure someone once told me that as long as the oil is made to the same manufacturers specs the brand is irrelevant.

I paid £20 for a 1 litre top up bottle from Audi when the service was done just so I had the same as they had used. I got a Castrol Edge 5/30 Long life bottle. On the back it has a label saying VW504 00/507 00. So could I buy anything that is VW504 00/507 00 and it will be fine???

While doing a general google search on oils I came across this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Long-Life-5w- ... 0485366172. Would anyone buy this and happily use it in their car or is it best to stick to the branded ones???

Post by **MartayMcFly** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:56 pm

Anything that meets the spec should work, it's just whether you trust an independent to blend your oil or if you'd rather pay a little more to get a reputable brand. I'm only planning to use Castrol in mine, OEM is recommended for a reason.

Post by **RS4pete** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:22 pm

No. Firstly because places like Costco can come very close to that price. Secondly because .... Well ... Just no.

Post by **joesnow** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:12 pm

RS4pete wrote:No. Firstly because places like Costco can come very close to that price. Secondly because .... Well ... Just no.

Fair enough. Damn you guys with a Costco nearby!!!!!!

Post by **ArthurPE** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:36 pm

pretty sure that oil is on the Audi approved oil list

personally
Castrol 5W40 Syntec
Mobil 1 0W40

which ever I can find on sale

Post by **rich_5259** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:31 pm

I'm more worried about the fact it appears you want to put your pride and joy on a long-life service plan rather than an annual or 9000 mile plan

Post by **joesnow** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:41 pm

rich_5259 wrote:I'm more worried about the fact it appears you want to put your pride and joy on a long-life service plan rather than an annual or 9000 mile plan

I've only had the car 2 months and it was on the long life plan when I bought it. I intend on servicing every year with at least 1 other oil change. Just wondered what others do regarding oil. Either stick with the branded ones or go by the manufacturer coding.

Post by **PetrolDave** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:52 pm

joesnow wrote:Just wondered what others do regarding oil. Either stick with the branded ones or go by the manufacturer coding.

I wait until the Castrol Edge 5W/30 is on a deal at Opie Oils.

Post by **Ian_C** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:53 pm

Put a cheap oil from ebay from a manufacturer I've never heard of into my immensely expensive, high revving 4163cc V8 just because its got a 504 507 Sticker on the bottle? No thanks! Buy a 20 litre drum of Castrol from Opie, job done

Post by **ArthurPE** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:08 pm

Audi oil list http://www.google.com/url?q=http://micr ... JSW5-sA9gQ

any oil that meets the spec and weight is OK

I would not do over 7500 miles per change, but that's just me

a lot depends on service duty
all highway, long trips, 10k miles may be fine
short, in town, oil never gets hot, 5k may be too long

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