longlife engine oil

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hey all,

Just noticed my car's engine is low. It's on the longlife service which means it takes longlife oil. I was in halfords the other day and noticed there are 2 different types Castrol edge 0w40 & 5w 40. Can someone please advise me whats the differences

thanks
Adsy

[black999]

I believe the one the VW dealers use is Quantum Longlife III 5w 30

[Teflon]

hey all,

Just noticed my car's engine is low. It's on the longlife service which means it takes longlife oil. I was in halfords the other day and noticed there are 2 different types Castrol edge 0w40 & 5w 40. Can someone please advise me whats the differences

thanks
Adsy

In Halfords, you buy the one that says "meets VW 504.00/507.00". Assuming, of course that you are driving a petrol engine. I think this is the 5W40 jobbie. The other one says it is for BMW's Merc's and other stuff.

I can't believe it's true but I find that it is cheaper at my VW dealer, especially of you buy in 4L or 5L cans.

[Ben]

so long as the oil you buy meets the correct vw50x.xx for your car then the brand is not important.

i use ELF in mine