Engine Oil Polo GTI MY15

**tomh24** · 27-03-2016, 02:21 PM

Hi all, I need to top up my engine oil for my GTI.Just wondering what engine oil people use, any recommendations?Cheers

**Umai Naa!!** · 27-03-2016, 04:18 PM

You need a VW-approved 504/507 grade 5W-30 oil.

There is an alternative grade, but best to keep it simple for now.

**alexaescht** · 27-03-2016, 04:34 PM

As Umai Naa said, must be VW 504/507 certified. I'd recommend Castrol Edge 5W-30 (the type with the 504/507 approval - supercheap sell it) or Penrite Enviro+ with the same 504/507 approval.

**tomh24** · 27-03-2016, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by alexaescht

As Umai Naa said, must be VW 504/507 certified. I'd recommend Castrol Edge 5W-30 (the type with the 504/507 approval - supercheap sell it) or Penrite Enviro+ with the same 504/507 approval.

I bought the Castrol Edge 5W-30 however on the back it say for VW 502 and 505.... Whatever that means...

**alexaescht** · 27-03-2016, 05:12 PM

This is what the 504/507 stuff looks like (I just bought this bottle today, incidentally). It's a different bottle and Supercheap call it 'Castrol Edge DPF'. Exact same oil as the VW-branded Longlife from the dealer (but cheaper)

**Umai Naa!!** · 27-03-2016, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by tomh24

I bought the Castrol Edge 5W-30 however on the back it say for VW 502 and 505.... Whatever that means...

Yep, that's fine.

It is only suitable for petrol engines though.

**tomh24** · 27-03-2016, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!

Yep, that's fine.

It is only suitable for petrol engines though.

Thanks

These GTIs seem to burn more oil than any other car I've had. Is it normal?

**alexaescht** · 27-03-2016, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by tomh24

Thanks

These GTIs seem to burn more oil than any other car I've had. Is it normal?

The previous gen GTIs tended to burn a lot, with the 1.4 twincharger. I think it's normal for the 1.8T to burn a little, but if you think it's excessive you can just ask your dealer and they'll sort something out.