Engine oil

[TDZ]

thanks for the info Transporter, any additional info/links on Mobil 1 would be great

I'm a firm believer of new is better, like no matter how far technology has advanced i still don't think having new oil in the engine is a bad thing.

So i'll be changing my oil every 6 months as said previously (i don't do many K's easily less than 10k per year) and getting it serviced at a specialist at the normal service intervals.

[Transporter]

Petrol. Diesel engines have their own fair share of the troubles. But, hey it's not that different to any other manufacturer. There are not many things today that are made to last.

[Transporter]

thanks for the info Transporter, any additional info/links on Mobil 1 would be great

I'm a firm believer of new is better, like no matter how far technology has advanced i still don't think having new oil in the engine is a bad thing.

So i'll be changing my oil every 6 months as said previously (i don't do many K's easily less than 10k per year) and getting it serviced at a specialist at the normal service intervals.

Mobil1 is available in 20L from the Mobil distributor in your state. But as I said don't chase it and don't pay much more for it than for anyother 504/507.00 approved oil, since they will perform equally in your engine.

edit: after 2 oil changes using mobil1 and then trying Liqui Moly, my wife who drives the Tiguan noticed 0.1-0.2L worst fuel economy when compared to Mobil1 (the next day after the oil change), that's all. I will cofirm that in few months time after I switch back to mobil1. She does the same trips every day and at the same time of the day.

[Tiggy1]

Petrol. Diesel engines have their own fair share of the troubles. But, hey it's not that different to any other manufacturer. There are not many things today that are made to last.

Thanks buddy! Just when I was confident I was doing the right thing
That Genuine Oil might get used after all!
Cheers

[TDZ]

20L containers???

i think that just killed my excitment lol.

Looks like i might end up staying with castrol....

[Transporter]

There are also:

Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W30, Penrite Enviro+ 5W30, from Repco and Supercheap. You just missed on special at Repco they had Shell for $51/ 5L

[Tiggy1]

20L containers???

i think that just killed my excitment lol.

Looks like i might end up staying with castrol....

Warning Will Robinson - I think it's the same story with proper Castrol Edge Professional (approved by VW) Oil - as Transporter mentioned. Penrite might be better option?! Definitley availible in 5L (Enviro+ 5W30 I think it's called - can confirm on another thread here), and has "Approved by Volkswagen" written on it. I used Penrite all the time in previous cars myself - is good stuff, and you are supporting locals (it is still Australian owned - I think).
There you go - refer Transporters post (above), he the man

[TDZ]

thanks for the heads up,

unfortunately i've just changed oil with the VW purchased castrol edge. Next oil change is a good 6 months away so i've got time to wait for another sale

[RGE]

After reading how the genuine Castrol VW rated oil is expensive I was pleasantly surprised when I went to Kloster VW parts for some top up oil for my new Tig 147TSI and was told $28 something for 1lt so I got the 5lt bottle for $78.05

Part No. V/VGASER5075L
Desc. VW50400/50700 OIL 5l

[Tiggy1]

After reading how the genuine Castrol VW rated oil is expensive I was pleasantly surprised when I went to Kloster VW parts for some top up oil for my new Tig 147TSI and was told $28 something for 1lt so I got the 5lt bottle for $78.05

Part No. V/VGASER5075L
Desc. VW50400/50700 OIL 5l

Hmmm, freight (must be) very expensive up here