Castrol Edge Sport

[gonsped]

Thanks for the detailed explanation DV

[Finance_Analyst]

I used that one on my car and it seems to be ok. If I recall, isn't 502 acceptable for a GTI in the manual?

[Diesel_vert]

I used that one on my car and it seems to be ok. If I recall, isn't 502 acceptable for a GTI in the manual?

You are correct.

502.00 is acceptable not just for the Golf, but for all models not on the variable service regime - which AFAIK is the case for all Australian delivered vehicles.

[gonsped]

I just called the Mobil 1 supplier here in Eagle Farm, Brisbane - turns out you can get the 504.00/507.00 VW certified, Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 engine oil for $233 incl. GST for a 20L drum/can. That is good for at least 5 oil changes on my vehicle.

This works out to be under $60 for 5L. Considering Supercheap sells the standard 5L 5W-30 for $85, that is a 30% saving!

I might pick one up later this week.

[gonsped]

Just wondering, changing my oil every 7,500km at my current rate of driving will take about 1 year to finish the whole 20L drum. In the meantime, as the oil level gets lower and the air replaces the oil - will there be a problem with humidity = water content in the oil?

Would holding oil for 1 year (opened bottle) pose a problem?

[gecko2k]

I believe some manufacturers claim about 12 months after opening. the easiest way would be to contact Mobile through their website and then post the response here on the forum

[hooba]

Just wondering, changing my oil every 7,500km at my current rate of driving will take about 1 year to finish the whole 20L drum. In the meantime, as the oil level gets lower and the air replaces the oil - will there be a problem with humidity = water content in the oil?

Oil and water don't mix. However if you did get any moisture into it (not unlike what you get in the engine anyway once it cools down as a by product of the combustion process), it would evaporate off the first time you ran the engine at operating temperature for a short period.

[Finance_Analyst]

On this topic, my understanding that 504 is only relevant for those who stretch their service intervals out longer (hence reference to 'long life').

Given that most of us do it shorter (7,500km or 6 months), 502 is ample which is the off the shelf Castrol stuff.