I am going to do a DIY oil change on my 2.0 Octavia having acquired a PELA pump but which oil do I use? I know it must be VW 507 spec. but what make is best? Has anyone tried Millers?

I have never used Millers myself but they have a good reputation,But any oil that has VAG 504.00/507.00 on the label will be okay, I prefer major brands such as Castrol Edge, Mobil 1,or Shell Helix.

I used millers for years on older cars and have used it for PD cars too. Just make sure you get the correct VW507 on the bottle and you'll be fine

I used millers for years on older cars and have used it for PD cars too. Just make sure you get the correct VW507 on the bottle and you'll be fine

My thanks to you both for the advice

I am going to do a DIY oil change on my 2.0 Octavia having acquired a PELA pump but which oil do I use? I know it must be VW 507 spec. but what make is best? Has anyone tried Millers?

I am most interested with reference to VW 507 Spec oil as to "what oil is best"

Obversely price is always a consideration, at least for most people, but other than checking that it is an oil conforming to

VW 507 Spec. what else should/can we do to ensure "what oil is best"

So then what criteria is used to make judgement as to what is best. Best for what/when/application, and how do we Joe Public

understand and judge how this should be carried out.

Just a thought - perhaps some expert can throw some light on the subject.

4 litres of Castrol Edge for about £30 in Asda should do you about fine I reckon. Any good brand of oil that conforms to VW504.00/507.00 will do fine.

Ian

I always use Castrol Edge 5W30.