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pbriggs
25-08-2010, 05:39 PM
Hi I have a 2009 B8, tdi 143 s-line. I was just wondering if anyone has any preference regarding oil they are using and the cheapest place to buy it.

Also should I be using 5w 30 or 40 fully synthetic as I got conflicting messages from the Audi 0800 number and my local dealer! (although both said to use Shell Helix):confused:
sharantdi
25-08-2010, 09:01 PM
As your car is on long life service mode, You have to use oil complying with vw audi norm 504- 507 ( fully synthetic)

You can use shell 5w 30 or any other brends complying with vw audi norm.

I am using Castrol edge 5w 30 ( long life 3) oil....




Hi I have a 2009 B8, tdi 143 s-line. I was just wondering if anyone has any preference regarding oil they are using and the cheapest place to buy it.

Also should I be using 5w 30 or 40 fully synthetic as I got conflicting messages from the Audi 0800 number and my local dealer! (although both said to use Shell Helix):confused:
sbt
25-08-2010, 09:07 PM
hi . go into your local audi vw dealer and buy some quantum longlife 111 . the last i bought about 3 months ago was £32.00 for 5 litres it is what the main dealers use when they service your car but a whole lot cheaper
vwcabriolet1971
25-08-2010, 10:14 PM
ASDA sell VW spec 504/507 Mobil #1 "esp" 5W-30 full synthetic for £32 for 5 litres.
You should always buy oil that meets the spec number in your car's manual . Buying oil by the generic description ( e.g. 5W-30 synthetic or Castrol edge ) can lead to buying the wrong oil. Make sure the correct spec number is on the container.
sharantdi
26-08-2010, 09:50 PM
Of course, one must always use oil that meets car manufacturer spec....in this case its oil with spec 504-507 which should be used.... My Audi dealer offers both Castrol edge and Shell helix vx , both fully synthetic , 5w 30 and spec 504-507.



ASDA sell VW spec 504/507 Mobil #1 "esp" 5W-30 full synthetic for £32 for 5 litres.
You should always buy oil that meets the spec number in your car's manual . Buying oil by the generic description ( e.g. 5W-30 synthetic or Castrol edge ) can lead to buying the wrong oil. Make sure the correct spec number is on the container.