It is that time of year when the Octavia is going to get a thorough going over, as it does at this time every year.

Not too confusing is it - until I look on various sites and try to determine which oil to use.

Previously, I have used Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5w30 with no problems whatsoever, however this year I seem to be faced with all manner of alternatives in both 5w30 and 5w40.

The car is a 55 reg Octavia 1.9 TDi PD Classic, manual gearbox and has done 164K miles.

 

I have seen these oils at Eurocarparts, so which is the most suitable?

 

https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Skoda_Octavia_1.9_2005/p/car-parts/engine-parts/engine-parts1/engine-oils/?521773591&1&b46740cc1c082b755e5a6b03d9c23129d06148f0&000398

 

https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-parts/engine-parts/engine-parts1/engine-oils/?521772211&1&cc5_248

 

I am thinking the 5w30 option?????

Firstly, the 5w40 isn't the right spec, there is no 507 00 approval on the bottle.
And your best option is to buy the stuff VW use cheaper too! Bought from these guys to do mine a month or two ago https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quantum-Longlife-5W-30-Fully-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-5-Litre-Bottle/253238955140?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
 

Cheers Rob, it is saying that the sale has ended on that one. I have heard of Quantum, because a mechanic who used to work on my car (Ex VAG guy) said they used the stuff and it was good. I will have a look around and see what the best price on it is.

Have you heard any reports about Fuchs Titan oil, because a lot of VAG enthusiasts in Germany are keen on it apparently?

 

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/pv-98422-fuchs-titan-gt1-longlife-iii-5w-30-fully-synthetic-engine-oil-service-pack-5-litres.aspx?vehicleid=18301&yearfilter=2005

 

Do you reckon this is a genuine offer?

 

http://www.vwmotorparts.com/vw-engine-oil-c-404_102/genuine-vw-quantum-longlife-3-engine-oil-5ltr-box-of-4-p-10.html

Edited 1 February, 20188 yr by andyoctavia

Both the oil's are fine for your engine and i'd say the second link is genuine, another oil i used to use in my old 2.0 tdi pd was Castrol edge 5w30, and yes it meets and exceeds the VW 507 required spec, don't know what it cost as i used to get it free as a perk of my job.

Cheers Julian I think that I am going to go for that offer of 4 Quantum.

There are 2 oil choices Quantum long life 3 and Quantum platinum PD.  Think they are 5w30 and 5w40 please check though. I used to use platinum then I moved to long life then recently back to platinum. There is a certain Scottish VAG dealer always listing bottles including delivery on eBay. But last month I got it ridiculously cheap from TPS as I have an account. Over £5 a bottle cheaper than eBay. 

 

 5w40 will be fine for fixed service intervals provided it meets vag 505.01 spec.  Asda also do vag approved oils, which are very competitively priced.