Hi everyone, wondered if anybody could tell me the correct/best engine oil to use in my 2014 Skoda Octavia VRS 2.0 TDi?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Neil

5w30 that meets VW 504/507 approval. Technically it doesn't have to be 5w30, there's a Shell 0w30 that complies, but as long as it's 504/507 it's all good.

Here you go 

 

https://www.hypermiler.co.uk/engine-oil/which-oil-should-you-use-in-your-diesel-skoda-cr170-cr-184-vrs

Done loads of miles in all sorts of my own cars, and had many years experience in building and running race engines, both car and motorbike.

 

In MY experience - as said, firstly make sure you are buying the proper VW spec for your engine. However - with regard to brand, I wouldn't use anything other than Mobil 1...but that's just me, feel free to do your own research!

 

 

I've seen on YouTube that Castrol LL on 100+ degrees does not protect the parts well at all.

I've used this instead of Shell LL. Castrol was more expensive, somehow I thought it was better.

Anyone seen this, what is better of both?

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quantum-Longlife-5W-30-Fully-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-5-Litre-Bottle-/192332205328?epid=1705379933&hash=item2cc7e48d10:g:Md8AAOSw6~VZv5kB

VW Group Elephant in the room.

 

Long Life oils, 18,500-20,000 mile Oil / Filter Service intervals, all to suit fleet / business users / leasing, 3 years rented out cars,

pretty crap filtration / filters.

http://volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/regimes 

But you can use the long life stuff for annual oil changes if you wish. Many oils are dual coded VW 504/507 at no additional cost .

I have now opted for an annual service as my mileage is under 7000. I have no idea which oil grade the Skoda main dealer fitted, the receipt and electronic service update being a bit sparse for my liking.

Yep as above. Mine gets 504/507 Quantum Longlife 3 but gets a change every 10k. Usually about every 7-8 months given my current mileage.