MK5 GTI oil (2.0L turbo petrol) preference.

[Tim]

Hey guys couldnt find anything searching.
Im gonna do the maiden oil change on the new GTI tomorrow. Just wondering what oil the dealers are using in these things? I tried ringing them today but their service dept was closed.
I figured i may as well put the same as what they do in there.

[Tensixty6]

According to my invoices, my dealer (who shall remain nameless) have used Mobil Super S 10W40. As far as l'm concerned, this oil does not comply with the required VW specification 502 00. But, what can you do. That's what they use.

Coincidentally, today, l had an unscheduled oil and filter change done at Audvolks in Clayton. They used Castrol Edge 0W40.

Castrol say the following about Edge 0W40.

"This is Castrol’s best , full synthetic, low viscosity technology. The exceptional characteristics of this free flowing oil reduces friction and delivers ultimate wear protection and optimum engine performance right from start-up."

It does comply with VW spec 502 00.

[neil]

Hey Tim.

Keep looking to find a few threads regarding the oil issue.
From what I've read on this forum you need to be careful with the oil you use
for the MK5.
I'm sure someone will direct you shortly to the thread.
Neil

[acdcfan]

Hi Tim

If you are looking in using Mobil here is a list


Mobil Mobil 1 ESP Formula SAE 5W-30 50400/50700
Mobil Mobil Special X SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil Special XS SAE 0W-30 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil Super M SAE 15W-40 50500
Mobil Mobil Super M SAE 20W-50 50500
Mobil Mobil Super M Diesel SAE 15W-40 50500
Mobil Mobil Super XHP SAE 10W-40 50500
Mobil Mobil Super XHP SAE 15W-40 50500
Mobil Mobil Super XHP SAE 15W-50 50500
Mobil Mobil Super XHP SAE 20W-50 50500
Mobil Mobil Super XHP Diesel SAE 15W-40 50500
Mobil Mobil Synt S Special V SAE 5W-40 50000/50500/50501
Mobil Mobil Synt S Turbo Diesel SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil Syst S SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil Syst S Special V SAE 5W-40 50000/50500/50501
Mobil Mobil Syst S ESP SAE 5W-30 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil SHC Formula V SAE 5W-30 50400/50700
Mobil Mobil Synt S SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil SHC Formula LD SAE10W-30 50601/50600/50300
Mobil Mobil Super XHP SAE20W-50 50500
Mobil Mobil Super XHP SAE20W-50 50500
Mobil Mobil Super XHP Diesel SAE15W-40 50500
Mobil Mobil Formula S SAE 10W-40 50500
Mobil Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil 1 SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil Synt S SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil 1 SAE 5W-50 50500
Mobil Mobil 1 SAE 5W-50 50500
Mobil Motor Oil Plus SAE 10W-40 50500
Mobil Mobil 1 SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil 1 SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Mobil Mobil 1 SAE 5W-50 50500

If you're thinking Castrol

Castrol Castrol 505 01 SAE 5W-40 50200/50500/50501
Castrol Castrol DCO Top Up SAE 0W-30 50301
Castrol Castrol DCO TOPUP SAE 0W-30 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol Edge SAE 0W-30 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol Edge SAE 0W-40 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol Edge SAE 5W-30 50400/50700
Castrol Castrol Edge Sport SAE 0W-30 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel SAE 5W-40 50200/50500/50501
Castrol Formula RS Road and Track SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Castrol Formula SLX Long Tec SAE 0W-30 50301
Castrol Formula SLX LongTec SAE 0W-30 50200/50500
Castrol Formula SLX LongTec Turbo Diesel SAE 0W-30 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol Formula SLX Turbo Diesel SAE 0W-30 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol Formula SLX Zero SAE 0W-30 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol GTD 505 01 SAE 5W-40 50000/50500/50501
Castrol Castrol GTD 505 01 Top Up SAE 5W-40 50200/50500/50501
Castrol Castrol GTD Direct Injection SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol GTX SAE 15W-50 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX SAE 20W-50 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 2 SAE 15W-50 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 3 SAE 10W-40 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 3 SAE 15W-40 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 3 SAE 15W-50 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 3 Protection SAE 15W-40 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 3 Protection Plus SAE 10W-30 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 3 Protection Plus SAE 15W-50 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 5 SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 7 Dynatec SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol GTX 7 Dynatec Neu SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol GTX Magnatec SAE 10W-40 50500
Castrol Castrol GTX3 Lightec SAE 10W-40 50500
Castrol Castrol Longlife 2 Top Up SAE 0W-30 50300/50600/50601
Castrol Castrol Performance SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
Castrol Castrol Protection SAE 15W-40 50500
Castrol Castrol Protection SAE 20W-50 50500
Castrol Castrol SLX Longlife II SAE 0W-30 50300/50600/50601
Castrol Castrol SLX Longlife III SAE 5W-30 50400/50700
Castrol Castrol SLX Turbo-Diesel SAE 0W-30 50200/50500

hope this helps
if you need more let me know

[Tim]

haha no no no! i need less! too many to choose from!

[Lima]

We're running Mobil 1 0W-40 in our GTI and it seems to work a treat.

Also, have a read of this thread...

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11724

Cheers Liam

[Transporter]

You shold allways use the highest specs oil for your engine. Owner manual will give you the right specs no. Go with the highest no. in that manual since it is the latest at the time you car was manufactured.
The engine oil is cheap the engine is not.
Label on the oil container must have writen "approved by VW" not made to VW specs. That means the oil was tested and given approval by VW. If the oil company didn't submit oil sample to VW for testing label will not say approved it will say: "Meets or excedes specs...." "Made to VW specs....."

[jamminmatz]

Oil

Hey dude, i work with these every business day(mechanic), and all i can say is fully synthetic 0w-30/40 whatever.

[Transporter]

Hey dude, i work with these every business day(mechanic), and all i can say is fully synthetic 0w-30/40 whatever.

If it is not approved, than you can use really whatever, even cooking oil which is also not approved.
Mechanic, ha you probably know better that VW if you advising "whatever".
I wouldn't want you changing oil in my car.

[Tim]

having a look at the thread minigolf posted i think ill go with the castrol edge 5w30 stuff. Its readily available as far as topping up goes and meets the necessary specs

[jamminmatz]

we use fuchs gt1. 0w30 german engineered oil,

but hey i hav been looking for some fully synthetic cooking oil, monounsaturated if possible??????

hahaha

know any places?

[Tim]

I didnt get round to doing the change the other day but i just got an email. supercheap have castrol edge sport 5w30 on special at the moment. $29.90 for 5L

http://www.supercheapauto.com/products/catalogue.aspx

[VW Convert]

I didnt get round to doing the change the other day but i just got an email. supercheap have castrol edge sport 5w30 on special at the moment. $29.90 for 5L

http://www.supercheapauto.com/products/catalogue.aspx

I reckon I'll grab some of that!

Cheers

George

[BlackVr6ix]

That is insane cheap, like cheaper than most auto stores BUY IT!

[VCL888]

I recently done an oil change myself.. after 2000kms taking on a new delivery.

Went to the stealership bought 5L of Castrol Castrol Edge Sport (with VW 50200/50500 standard) for $65 and new oil filter for $16. After the oil change.. the R is running better and 470km for a fulltank (instead of 420km fulltank b4 oil change).