I second that!

Quote Originally Posted by brad View Post
yes, edge 5w-30 is VW 502.00 compliant (maybe even 504.00 these days) and is fine for your car. If the engine is getting a bit loose then a 5w-40 502.00 spec should be used.

Do not use a semi-synth oil.

If your mechanic doesn't understand the difference between synth/semi-synth and viscosity then I'd be finding a new mech.