Doing an oil change this afternoon on the fab, i have read through the 'what oil should i use' thread but was just wondering what are people recommendations?

cheers

alex

Quantum from vw!

5l for about £25

Also its fully synth so better

Doing an oil change this afternoon on the fab, i have read through the 'what oil should i use' thread but was just wondering what are people recommendations?

cheers

alex

The oem stuff is generally prefered. I got it from here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-SEAT-Quantum-PD-Platinum-5w-40-Engine-Oil-5-Ltrs-Audi-VW-made-Castrol-/200667044543?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb8b01abf

but might be cheaper at your local dealer.

Beat me to it!

What engine are we talking about?

pd130 vrs on a 54 plate

Definately not semi-synth then. It needs to meet the appropriate VW spec 505.01 or what ever it is.

Definately not semi-synth then. It needs to meet the appropriate VW spec 505.01 or what ever it is.

You got it right when you said VW505.01

Definately not semi-synth then. It needs to meet the appropriate VW spec 505.01 or what ever it is.

I use Millers XFE-PD oil which IS a Semi-synthetic. It meets the required spec for our engine (505.01, 5W-40). I think most 505.01 oils are Semi-synthetic. The oil required does not have to be a Semi-synth, it just have to meet the VW spec and Viscosity.

However, I think most of the long life oils (504/507) are fully synthetic, not a semi.

Edited 28 October, 201114 yr by Jim H

Use the any of the recommended oils as in the sticky thread, they are all the correct grade.

I use Millers XFE-PD oil which IS a Semi-synthetic. It meets the required spec for our engine (505.01, 5W-40). I think most 505.01 oils are Semi-synthetic. The oil required does not have to be a Semi-synth, it just have to meet the VW spec and Viscosity.

However, I think most of the long life oils (504/507) are fully synthetic, not a semi.

It's all as clear as the oil in a diesel engine.