Fuchs vs Castrol

[dognbones]

Hi Everyone.

Looking at getting either Fuchs Titan GT1 Longlife III 5W-30 or Castrol Edge 5W-30 for my VRS on fixed service schedule. Not used either before as this is the first time the car has been serviced in my ownership.

I know many members here use the Castrol, it's just the Fuchs is about £5.00 cheaper on Opie Oils and wondered if anyone had used it and was happy with it.

Thanks

[Bodge]

I use Castrol because that's what Skoda use.

[chicken_eyebrow]

The paperwork I got after my service the other week said Skoda had put Castrol GTX in it so I got a small bottle of that for top-ups.

[KenONeill]

Em, my Skoda dealer uses Shell oils, not Castrol.

I've never heard of Fuchs making oils before, but they're a generally well-regarded German parts and accessories manufacturer.

[jaymd]

I have been using Fuchs GT1 for the last couple of changes and are happy with it.

Got the oil from OPIE as well.

[Kenny R]

The paperwork I got after my service the other week said Skoda had put Castrol GTX in it so I got a small bottle of that for top-ups.

Castrol GTX thats a blast from the past ,didn't know they still made it.Have they modernised it and now make it in 5w-30 to suit a vRS?

[ABOO]

Castrol GTX thats a blast from the past ,didn't know they still made it.Have they modernised it and now make it in 5w-30 to suit a vRS?

Not to my knowledge. I can see this becoming a do skoda recommend semi or full synthetic debate. Fully synth Synta Gold/Castrol edge or Shell Helix, can't go wrong:thumbup:

[Gizmo]

I have been using the Fuchs Supersyn LL Plus 0w-30 (VW506.01) on variable service intervals without any issues for the last 3 years.

[Silver Bullet]

I use Castrol Edge 0w-30 fully synthetic oil on variable service together with a EPC magnetic drain plug for the last 2 years.

[Gizmo]

FWIW you may or not know that Fuchs is not a new oil manufacturer, the company was formed in 1996 from the amalgamation of Silkolene Lubricants and Century Oils.

[mbames]

I have been using the Fuchs Supersyn LL Plus 0w-30 (VW506.01) on variable service intervals without any issues for the last 3 years.

Me too, but even longer than 3 years I have found what when I drive the car a bit harder, it does burn a bit more oil (maybe about 1 litre in a 30k service interval, but that is within spec)

I have used their gearbox oil too.

[dognbones]

Thanks for all the comments everyone. Went for the Fuchs in the end from Opie Oils. £58.00 inc delivery for 5 litres and it's arriving today. Very Happy.

[cjb]

I've been told that Fuchs is what many VAG and other German cars leave the factory with.

[cheezemonkhai]

I use Castrol because that's what Skoda use.

Or do they use shell or mobil1 or fuchs?

IIRC the factory fill was Fuchs.

Dealers use whatever meets the standard they get a good price on and skoda "recommend" Shell oils iirc.

by the way £58 for 5L :eek::eek::eek:

Halfords currently have 4L of mobil1 ESP for £37 and 5L of their own oil for £41.

If you go to a local motor factors you will get the Millers VW504/507 oil at £35-£40 for 5L.

[KenONeill]

A bit like tyres on "normal" cars. Historically Citroen always use Michelin, and Peugeot use Goodyear, but pretty much everyone else uses whoever gave them the best price for 40_000 tyres in that week!

[Bowders1]

Been using Fuchs Supersyn SL 5-40 Fully Syn in my Octy VRS as recommended for 2 years. No problems . Never need to top it up.

[wishlist]

Dealer used Mobil 1 for extra charge. I always use full synthetic oil since it feels good.

[greg123]

Look for the VW specification, eg 504.00 and ignore the sticker on the can. Unless you are into fashion, oil fashion that is. Choose the correct specification for your car and away you go.

[richm]

any reccomendation from Simon and Guy at OpieOils will be fine

[farcrygamer]

I found fuchs 0w-30 503.01/502.00/ 505.00 to be good, but i personaly prefer motul oils from opie range. my octy seams to be working nicer with motul x-lite 0w-30 than with any oil i tried before inc. fuchs and castrol.