Author Topic: Standard factory fill oil????? (Read 3794 times)

speedynz · « **on:** 10 September 2007, 03:45 »

Does anyone know if the VW 504 longlife oil is always the VW 'factory fill' on a new GTI?

Is it always Castrol Edge?

The engine is using a little oil as I'm running it in and I don't want to cross contaminate it with different spec dealer oil when I top up.

Thankyou.

Hurdy · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 September 2007, 09:41 »

Yes 504 is standard fill on a new GTI.

Have you read TT's oil guide yet?

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=65779.0

speedynz · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 September 2007, 19:47 »

Thankyou Hurdy and TT.

Teutonic_Tamer · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 September 2007, 20:58 »

I've heard that factory fill can be either Castrol or Fuchs, dependent on who has tendered for the cheapest price. Either way, all engines are factory filled with the latest 504.00/507.00 LongLife 3 spec.

Cass · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 September 2007, 00:38 »

Got a litre of Mobil 1 with my car when new. Due a service on 24/09 and will be expecting the same. Might even provide the oil myself to save a few Ã‚£'s

Cass

Teutonic_Tamer · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 September 2007, 11:18 »

Quote from: Cass on 12 September 2007, 00:38

Got a litre of Mobil 1 with my car when new. Due a service on 24/09 and will be expecting the same. Might even provide the oil myself to save a few Ã‚£'s

Cass

If it is Mobil 1 ESP - then you are OK, if it is not ESP, then sling it in the bin, or use it in your lawnmower, because dispite the claims on the bottle, the standard Mobil 1 is NOT VW approved.

speedynz · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 September 2007, 21:54 »

Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 11 September 2007, 20:58

I've heard that factory fill can be either Castrol or Fuchs, dependent on who has tendered for the cheapest price. Either way, all engines are factory filled with the latest 504.00/507.00 LongLife 3 spec.

So what would you use if you needed to top up??

And is cross contamination an issue as is could be one of two brands??

Cass · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 September 2007, 23:58 »

Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 12 September 2007, 11:18

Quote from: Cass on 12 September 2007, 00:38
Got a litre of Mobil 1 with my car when new. Due a service on 24/09 and will be expecting the same. Might even provide the oil myself to save a few Ã‚£'s

Cass

If it is Mobil 1 ESP - then you are OK, if it is not ESP, then sling it in the bin, or use it in your lawnmower, because dispite the claims on the bottle, the standard Mobil 1 is NOT VW approved.

Just checked TT - it is Mobil 1 5W-30 ESP formula

http://www.mobil.com/UK-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_ESP_Formula_5W-30.asp

Had to top up the oil once during the first 1000k or so but not a drop since - done about 6k so far.

Cass

R32UK · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 September 2007, 17:13 »

Is this also the oil i should be using for the R32?? The dealer told me to keep an eye on the oil over the first few hundred miles, and to top it up where necessary. The sticker on the inside of the driver door has a castrol sticker on it... but im at a loss as to which oil i should use to top up, and avoid cross contamination as I have read about above.

Thx

Cass · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 September 2007, 19:28 »

Dealer should have given you a litre bottle for top-up purposes. If you are unsure, I would call the dealer for clarification.

Cass

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