2010 Tiguan TSI - Which Engine Oil? Longlife or Without Long Life?

[XTiguanX]

Hi,

My Tig's "Check Oil Level" light came on an hour ago. I plan to get a refill at Supercheap tomorrow (Sunday). Which one should I get? The manual specify for petrol engine "with LongLife: VW504, VW503" and "without LongLife: VW504, VW502".

Should I be worried about Longlife or not? I assume 5W30 can be used for both Longlife and not.

I understand Supercheap stock Castrol which is used by dealership. Which one should I get? Castrol Edge 5W30 or Castrol Magnatec 5W30?

Thanks in advance,
XTX

[Umai Naa!!]

Needs to be either 504/507 or 502/505-approved.

[XTiguanX]

Hi Umai

What are the differences? I notice that there are 2 different Castrol Edge. One is Castrol Edge A3/B4 (502/505) and the other is just Castrol Edge (504/507) (seems to be for diesel). Should I just get Castrol Edge A3/B4?

Thanks,
XTX

[Umai Naa!!]

Either is fine in a petrol.

[XTiguanX]

Thanks. Will get 504/507. Seems to have higher standard.

[MGV]

The only approved oil i could find at SCA was the Penrite product. Maybe my local one had sold out of the Castrol? My 2010 TSI will use a little oil if i'm just doing short trips around town, but hardly uses any if i do a 1500+ km round trip up the coast.

[XTiguanX]

Hi MGV,

I got Castrol Edge (504/507) this morning. It's on sale, 5L for $52.49.

I agree with your comments about long trip used less engine oil. I made a lot of shot trips for the past 6 months. I guess this is why I encountered this problem.. never have this issue up to 60k service.

Cheers,
XTX

[Guest001]

This is the best APPROVED Edge oil Castrol Edge Diesel DPF Engine Oil - 5W-30, 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto

Otherwise Penrite Enviro+ 5W 30 is a cheaper alternative as I buy it at Repco when on special for $65-$69

It never hurts to use a higher rated oil but it does hurt to use a lower rated or non apprved oil especially if down the road you have engine problems

You cant buy the dealer oil anywhere else. It is Castrol EDGE Professional Longlife III 5W-30 My dealer charges $93 at Spare parts

and $118 when used in a service

I supply my own Penrite oil.

Neither of my cars have ever required a top up between services.

[aussietig]

Otherwise Penrite Enviro+ 5W 30 is a cheaper alternative as I buy it at Repco when on special for $65-$69

Just sold my Tig and a have spare bottle of Penrite listed in the Classified section for anybody interested and in Sydney.

[AJTiguan]

Hey fellas,
I had the low oil light come on last night.
Is it better to buy oil/filter from VW or does Autobarn/Repco/Burson/Supercheap sell the same quality etc?
If ok, anyone have the oil filter no?

Ps- are there any VW dealer special tools I need to be aware of before starting?

Regards.

[Guest001]

The VW filters are not much dearer than a generic one and probably better quality.

Oil can be bought at those places A 5w-30 VW APPROVED oil should be used Not "Suitable for" . APPROVED FOR Its on the label

Castrol put out an Edge 502 -505 for petrol and Penrite Enviro+ 5w-30 is an approved oil for diesels

Read the thread the oil advice is there.

Labels on the correct oils are clearly marked with approvals If its not there dont buy it.

[AJTiguan]

Great info, thanks Hillbilly.

Ok, off to VW.

[Guest001]

Great info, thanks Hillbilly.

Ok, off to VW.

It does pay to check your oil at no more than weekly intervals Anyone who doesnt check it deserves the consequences in my book.

When we were vanning every morning I checked oil, water and tyres without fail. Tested towbar bolts weekly.

[Transporter]

The VW filters are not much dearer than a generic one and probably better quality.

....and generic filter companies make filters for Volkswagen, since the VW doesn't manufacture them.
The generic includes Mann, Knecht, Mahle. And also Filtron which is Wix filter company (factory is located in Poland) which is IMO the worst of them - just compare the air filter and you'll see what I mean.

[Guest001]

....and generic filter companies make filters for Volkswagen, since the VW doesn't manufacture them.
The generic includes Mann, Knecht, Mahle. And also Filtron which is Wix filter company (factory is located in Poland) which is IMO the worst of them - just compare the air filter and you'll see what I mean.

Was thinking along the lines of the usual cheap rubbish like Ryco and some shops home branded stuff.

Cut a cheap one up for Toyota once and did a Toyota one and the difference was amazing to say the least.

Is an old thread on Lcool

For the uneducated (filter wise) its probably safest to stick with VW