Oil question.

[Pullstarter]

Hi Guys,
Went for a road trip a few days ago and the oil warning light came on. Unfortunately I was not within striking distance of a VW dealer so used this oil to top:

CASTROL EDGE 5W-30 A3/B4 | Castrol For You

Only needed about 700ml should I be worried about using this or should be okay for another 4000k's until next oil change?


Cheers
Simon

[SilvrFoxX]

I could be wrong but i thought GTIs and Rs needed 5W-40.. need to check the manual.. but if it is I reckon you should get it changed

[Transporter]

Hi Guys,
Went for a road trip a few days ago and the oil warning light came on. Unfortunately I was not within striking distance of a VW dealer so used this oil to top:

CASTROL EDGE 5W-30 A3/B4 | Castrol For You

Only needed about 700ml should I be worried about using this or should be okay for another 4000k's until next oil change?


Cheers
Simon

It's OK for top up, some will say it's OK to use, I will not argue with that, but would only use VW504.00 approved oil.
Castrol Edge in AU is not VW504.00 oil like in EU is.

[Pullstarter]

I could be wrong but i thought GTIs and Rs needed 5W-40.. need to check the manual.. but if it is I reckon you should get it changed

GTIs are definitely 5W-30. Castrol says the oil I used is ok for top up but just wanted to check with those in the know. Transporter, you think it will be okay for another 4000 until service?

Cheers
Simon

[RW1]

Castrol Website Aus. is CASTROL EDGE PROFESSIONAL LONGLIFE III 5W-30 for Golf GTi 2009 - 2012

[SilvrFoxX]

GTIs are definitely 5W-30. Castrol says the oil I used is ok for top up but just wanted to check with those in the know. Transporter, you think it will be okay for another 4000 until service?

Cheers
Simon

I needed to top up so thanks for the post, so I rang VW and they quoted this as the right stuff. It is not long life as it is only 502 as Transporter has already flagged. But it is fine for a top up and more than fine for 4000 service

[Pullstarter]

Castrol Website Aus. is CASTROL EDGE PROFESSIONAL LONGLIFE III 5W-30 for Golf GTi 2009 - 2012

Only available at dealerships

[Pullstarter]

I needed to top up so thanks for the post, so I rang VW and they quoted this as the right stuff. It is not long life as it is only 502 as Transporter has already flagged. But it is fine for a top up and more than fine for 4000 service

Cheers, It's nice to be sure