What oil do you guys use?

[McDub]

castrol 5W-30 Edge for the gti.
though can't see anyone else here using it, maybe i should try something better/different?

[arek_p]

Also using Castrol Edge 5W-30 in my V6 Bora 2003: compatible with VW 504.00 and VW 507.00
But I wonder if an older engine (over 200k km) needs a different oil?

[Lucas_R]

With a higher mileage engine you might want to consider a 5w-40 or 5w-50 oil so its thicker when hot.

If you do regular oil changes with a good quality oil then you wont need to be concerned with sludge buildup - that really only happens on poorly maintained vehicles that do not get regular maintenance.

I used to use this in my Mk6 GTI as it consumed a small amount of oil, and I found the oil consumption reduced somewhat from moving to the 5w-40 oil. This one is VW502/505 approved. Penrite Enviro+ Engine Oil - 5W-40 5 Litre | Supercheap Auto

[beale187]

With a higher mileage engine you might want to consider a 5w-40 or 5w-50 oil so its thicker when hot.

If you do regular oil changes with a good quality oil then you wont need to be concerned with sludge buildup - that really only happens on poorly maintained vehicles that do not get regular maintenance.

I used to use this in my Mk6 GTI as it consumed a small amount of oil, and I found the oil consumption reduced somewhat from moving to the 5w-40 oil. This one is VW502/505 approved. Penrite Enviro+ Engine Oil - 5W-40 5 Litre | Supercheap Auto

I've always used Nulon Euro 5w-30, Nulon "were" AU owned and operated. Plus their 5w-30 Euro oil was VW approved for 504.00 spec.

HOWEVER... Nulon sold out to Fuchs.
It appears their 5w-30 European oil is now also used for 507.00 diesel engines. Whether they changed the oil to meet the spec or it's just a marketing ploy I'm unsure.

But I have recently decided I might start running something a little thicker as the motor is getting on in age.
So something in a 5w40 might be the go

[Lucas_R]

What oil do you guys use?

I've always used Nulon Euro 5w-30, Nulon "were" AU owned and operated. Plus their 5w-30 Euro oil was VW approved for 504.00 spec.

HOWEVER... Nulon sold out to Fuchs.
It appears their 5w-30 European oil is now also used for 507.00 diesel engines. Whether they changed the oil to meet the spec or it's just a marketing ploy I'm unsure.

But I have recently decided I might start running something a little thicker as the motor is getting on in age.
So something in a 5w40 might be the go

I used the Penrite Enviro+ for quite a few years without any issues, but have recently switched over to the Nulon Euro 5w-30 on both my VAG cars as apparently it is a better quality base stock oil. Every oil that meets 502 (petrol) also meets the 505 (diesel) approval, and likewise, any oil that meets 504 (petrol) also meets the 507 (diesel) equivalent. I don't think ive ever seen an oil meet just one of the specs.

I was not aware that Nulon was no longer an Aussie owned company - so that's a bit of a shame if they have been bought out by a European brand - but in saying that, Fuchs are one of the best in the business so it cant be all bad.

I just popped out to the garage to check my bottles of Nulon oil (some of which I only purchased in the past 4-6 weeks) and they all still say Made in Australia on them.......

[beale187]

I used the Penrite Enviro+ for quite a few years without any issues, but have recently switched over to the Nulon Euro 5w-30 on both my VAG cars as apparently it is a better quality base stock oil. Every oil that meets 502 (petrol) also meets the 505 (diesel) approval, and likewise, any oil that meets 504 (petrol) also meets the 507 (diesel) equivalent. I don't think ive ever seen an oil meet just one of the specs.

I was not aware that Nulon was no longer an Aussie owned company - so that's a bit of a shame if they have been bought out by a European brand - but in saying that, Fuchs are one of the best in the business so it cant be all bad.

I just popped out to the garage to check my bottles of Nulon oil (some of which I only purchased in the past 4-6 weeks) and they all still say Made in Australia on them.......

Nulon is still made here (production was moved from Moorebank NSW to Fuchs plants in Sunshine VIC and Beresford NSW) just no longer AU owned. + Nulon will now benefit from Fuchs knowledge so in many ways it's still a good thing.

Good to know about the standards, I've been using Nulon 5w-30 Euro for a long time but it's only been in recent years that they've added the "diesel" bit to the labels, so it's probably just a marketing thing. Also I've never had an issue with it, it's been perfect.
Was only considering the swap because like you mentioned the donk is getting on in age and thought it might be time to running something a bit thicker. I'll take a look at the Penrite. Cheers mate

[beale187]

Side note, I also use the Nulon "Red Type" G12+ coolant in my Bora. Meets the specs, doesn't stain or corrode the plastic either.

Besides constant coolant leaks, never had a issue.

[kendog]

Penrite HPR 5

[lloydus67]

If anyone actually wants 5w30 synthetic, autobarn has gone bonkers and will sell you 10litres for $60. My local had sold out, but I got supercheap to price match


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[Manaz]

Penrite HPR 5

I've used Penrite for years now (including in my Bora V6 4Motion when I had it, along with Subarus and the Kia Stinger GT I had for a few years) and have never had an issue with it. I've done oil tests, etc with it and it's always just performed. About to start using their 0W-20 Eco oil in my A4 (it's their certified oil for Audi).