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Thread: Castrol Edge sport 5w30 doing wonders

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    Quote Originally Posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
    hey guys just giving a total thumbs up for castrol edge 5w30 on the bora v6' 4motion motors.



    ~i had pretty obvious timing chain noise and this stuff has completely eliminated the noise and has made the engine so damn quiet.

    ~cold starts have also improved dramatically as engine reaches temp quickly.

    ~oil consumption has also plummeted and engines responds nice and smooth to this oil.

    ~and offcoarse the oil complies with VW: 502 00/505 00.

    what else could you ask for.

    highly recomended.
    Just changed the Bora's oil today with Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 and the miracle juice did wonders for me as well

    I had some pretty ugly timing chain noise that has now been virtually wiped out..

    Havent had a chance to notice cold starts as the Global Warming was doing its best to keep my engine at 90degrees in the shade today - I will update in coming days.



    Cant recommend this stuff enough!
    '03 Bora V6 4motion ~ CC Flash ~ Neuspeed F&R ARB ~ .:R optioned - Bilsteins,Springs,shifter,steering ~ Tyrol Brake kit ~ EVOMS CAI

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    great to know ur seeing the same results- keep us posted!
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    Quote Originally Posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
    this was a shear out power test where they figureed which oils allowed for the highest power figures to the wheels.

    but if we compare oils for their overall wear protection and cleaning agents its no doubt that oils like royal purple, castrol and mobil are on top.

    saying you can achieve the most kw figures from your oil doesnt mean its the best. god knows how quick your engine components is wearing out comparing to oils that maintain a controlled friction (but slightly less power).

    dont be fooled. you can have high power figures but you can also be stressing your engine beyond belief!
    Those vids did show nulon came out on top....

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    out on top for shear kw figures- theres more to oil than what it gives out on dyno.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
    out on top for shear kw figures- theres more to oil than what it gives out on dyno.
    very true......I will stick with Royal Purple,i found this was great in my .:R.....

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    Just read this thread and Castrol Edge Sport gets a bit of a bashing...
    http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=40873

    I still haven't done my oil change as I am waiting on filters (thanks kindly to Manaz) in the ECS GB so i can't compare.
    MY02 Bora V6 4Mo|Matte Black plastidip|VTDA|R32 Exhaust|R32 dampers and springs|TT pedals|R32 steering wheel|17" 8L S3 rims|R32 sways|Blue Haldex|EBC reds

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dyldo View Post
    Just read this thread and Castrol Edge Sport gets a bit of a bashing...
    http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=40873

    I still haven't done my oil change as I am waiting on filters (thanks kindly to Manaz) in the ECS GB so i can't compare.
    You must have a different understanding of bashing than me.

    Everything said there is true. It complies with the minimum requirements (VW 502 for petrol engines). There are better oils available.

    Deisel Vert wouldn't use it (personal choice). I would (have already done so) - personal choice.
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    true - no doubt there are better oils out there, and no doubt that the "better" oils would have a better price too.

    For what that car is (a daily doing 800-1,000 kms per week mostly 60/40 hwy/city) I am relatively confident the Castrol Edge Sport 5w-30 will be fine, especially if I change every 9,000 to 10,000 kms or so.
    MY02 Bora V6 4Mo|Matte Black plastidip|VTDA|R32 Exhaust|R32 dampers and springs|TT pedals|R32 steering wheel|17" 8L S3 rims|R32 sways|Blue Haldex|EBC reds

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