Shell helix ultra 5-30 now the oil used by audi garages

**s7gpt** · 10-02-2014,08:54 PM

Just had my oil and filter changed at Audi wakefield, they used shell helix ultra 5w-30 rather than the recommended Castrol. Sure its fine but anyone else found the dealers have switched to this brand from what's mentioned in the service book

**Guest 2** · 10-02-2014,08:58 PM

Yep, Belfast seems to have changed aswell. Noticed it on my invoice.

I'll not worry though as its obviously been taken into consideration.

**s7gpt** · 10-02-2014,09:05 PM

cheers Chris, agree if main dealers are using it then i'm sure it ill be fine

**Plife** · 10-02-2014,09:13 PM

Same at Huddersfield

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**Camerashy** · 10-02-2014,09:18 PM

That is the only oil I have ever purchased from my Audi garages and that goes back at least 7 years
Dave

**Brycie** · 10-02-2014,09:42 PM

Speaking to a guy in the oil industry recently (a distributor), he was saying that Shell oil is THE pinnacle of oil & the one that all other manufacturers strive to equal. He wasn't a Shell disty in case you're wondering, he was a Fuchs disty & only stocks a couple of Shell products.

**vwcabriolet1971** · 10-02-2014,09:49 PM

It doesn't really matter which brand of oil you use as long as it's approved by VAG for your particular vehicle engine. Your car manual will state the relevant VAG oil specification number. Any oil approved to this specification is O.K. I try not to mix different brands when topping up but I may use different brands when doing oil changes.
ASDA are now selling Castrol Edge 5W-30 (VAG 504/507) for £30 for 4L.

**Cockney Boy** · 10-02-2014,09:55 PM

Helix 5w-30 on Amazon

Shell Helix Ultra AVL 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5L Bottle: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

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**vwcabriolet1971** · 10-02-2014,10:21 PM

Originally Posted by Cockney Boy

Helix 5w-30 on Amazon

Shell Helix Ultra AVL 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5L Bottle: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

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You shouldn't buy any oil without checking the Oil specification number. To quote oil descriptions is entirely misleading. The oil quoted in the above link is not 504/507 approved.

**Cockney Boy** · 10-02-2014,10:27 PM

Originally Posted by vwcabriolet1971

You shouldn't buy any oil without checking the Oil specification number. To quote oil descriptions is entirely misleading. The oil quoted in the above link is not 504/507 approved.

Oh im a sooooo sorry....if anyones engine blows up i take full responsibility.. will this one do?
Shell 5w30 5W-30 Helix Ultra Extra 5 Litre Fully Synthetic Engine Oil Germany: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike