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KEY
03-09-2008, 03:04 PM
i have a 1.9 tdi passat 130 with 222000 miles on clock had it for 18 months with no probs. Can anyone recommend a good quality oil for high mileage cars.

the surfer
03-09-2008, 03:16 PM
If it was me I would use Castrol Edge 5w30 fully synth (VW 507.00) and make sure I change it every 10k miles.

Hex69
03-09-2008, 03:52 PM
If it was me I would use Castrol Edge 5w30 fully synth (VW 507.00) and make sure I change it every 10k miles.

Agreed, although any of these (http://www.opieoils.co.uk/product-finder.aspx?CategoryID=370&SEName=oil-service-pack-recommendation#results) would be ok.

ENGINE OILS - capacity 4 litres for this model (specification 505.01)
The following engine oils are available for this model - an oil filter must be purchased separately


Amsoil Synthetic Engine Oil (AFL) 5w-40 European Formula
Price: £48.10 inc vat

Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel 5W-40 advanced diesel engine oil
Price: £38.09 inc vat

Fuchs TITAN SUPERSYN PLUS SAE 5W-40 High Performance, Fuel Economy Motor Oil
Price: £32.36 inc vat

Motul VW SPECIFIC 505 01,502 00,505 00 5W-40 VW Petrol and Diesel engine oil 100% Synthetic
Price: £35.96 inc vat