DavHughes Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 If the R32 (MK5) is on a long life service plan, what oil would you use to top up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Either Castrol Edge 5W-30 or Shell Helix VX Ultra 5W-30 http://www.castrol.com/castrol/productdetailmin.do?categoryId=9014072&contentId=7027058 http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?site...ra_ga_0707.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Bangs Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Is the shell one good for a MKIV as I'm pretty sure I have about 5 or 6 of them at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 It will say on the container whether or not it meets the VW spec (Shell normally list a whole load of manufacturers' compliances on it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 If it's good enough for the MkV, I'm sure it'll be OK on the MKIV but as Mook says check the specs. to make sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Bangs Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Thanks guys.. I'll do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 A bit of useful advice from Opie oils as posted in the 'General Cars' area: APPROVALS Many oils mention various Car Manufacturers on the bottle, the most common in the UK being VW, MB, BMW, Ford or Vauxhall but do not be misled into thinking that you are buying top quality oil because of this. Oil Companies send their oils to OEM’s for approval however some older specs are easily achieved and can be done so with the cheapest of mineral oils. Newer specifications are always more up to date and better quality/performance than the older ones. Some of the older OEM specifications are listed here and depending on the performance level of your car are best ignored if you are looking for a quality high performance oil: VW – 500.00, 501.00 and 505.00 Later specs like 503, 504, 506 and 507 are better performing more up to date oils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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