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    Oil question.

    Hi Guys,
    Went for a road trip a few days ago and the oil warning light came on. Unfortunately I was not within striking distance of a VW dealer so used this oil to top:

    CASTROL EDGE 5W-30 A3/B4 | Castrol For You

    Only needed about 700ml should I be worried about using this or should be okay for another 4000k's until next oil change?


    Cheers
    Simon
    2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
    Forever blowing bubbles.
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    I could be wrong but i thought GTIs and Rs needed 5W-40.. need to check the manual.. but if it is I reckon you should get it changed
    Current Ride: MY 16 Daytona Pearl Grey Audi S3- Performance Pack 1, Sunroof and Driver assist

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Pullstarter View Post
      Hi Guys,
      Went for a road trip a few days ago and the oil warning light came on. Unfortunately I was not within striking distance of a VW dealer so used this oil to top:

      CASTROL EDGE 5W-30 A3/B4 | Castrol For You

      Only needed about 700ml should I be worried about using this or should be okay for another 4000k's until next oil change?


      Cheers
      Simon
      It's OK for top up, some will say it's OK to use, I will not argue with that, but would only use VW504.00 approved oil.
      Castrol Edge in AU is not VW504.00 oil like in EU is.
      Performance Tunes from $850
      Wrecking RS OCTAVIA 2 Link

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      • #4
        Originally posted by SilvrFoxX View Post
        I could be wrong but i thought GTIs and Rs needed 5W-40.. need to check the manual.. but if it is I reckon you should get it changed
        GTIs are definitely 5W-30. Castrol says the oil I used is ok for top up but just wanted to check with those in the know. Transporter, you think it will be okay for another 4000 until service?

        Cheers
        Simon
        2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
        Forever blowing bubbles.

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        • #5
          Castrol Website Aus. is CASTROL EDGE PROFESSIONAL LONGLIFE III 5W-30 for Golf GTi 2009 - 2012
          VW SCIROCCO 1.4TSI - DSG (MY2010) UK, East Cheshire.
          Build Complete October Wk43/09, Driving 4th November - Wk44/09. Sorted !

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Pullstarter View Post
            GTIs are definitely 5W-30. Castrol says the oil I used is ok for top up but just wanted to check with those in the know. Transporter, you think it will be okay for another 4000 until service?

            Cheers
            Simon
            I needed to top up so thanks for the post, so I rang VW and they quoted this as the right stuff. It is not long life as it is only 502 as Transporter has already flagged. But it is fine for a top up and more than fine for 4000 service
            Current Ride: MY 16 Daytona Pearl Grey Audi S3- Performance Pack 1, Sunroof and Driver assist

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            • #7
              Originally posted by RW1 View Post
              Castrol Website Aus. is CASTROL EDGE PROFESSIONAL LONGLIFE III 5W-30 for Golf GTi 2009 - 2012
              Only available at dealerships
              2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
              Forever blowing bubbles.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by SilvrFoxX View Post
                I needed to top up so thanks for the post, so I rang VW and they quoted this as the right stuff. It is not long life as it is only 502 as Transporter has already flagged. But it is fine for a top up and more than fine for 4000 service
                Cheers, It's nice to be sure
                2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
                Forever blowing bubbles.

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