Need advice on oil
#1
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Need advice on oil
Hi all,
I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
unsure however for the following reasons:
Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
??? totally different it appears?
Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
meet the spec in my manual.
Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
Steve
I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
unsure however for the following reasons:
Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
??? totally different it appears?
Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
meet the spec in my manual.
Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
Steve
#2
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Re: Need advice on oil
My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
Regards, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com...
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>
> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
> unsure however for the following reasons:
>
> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>
> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
> ??? totally different it appears?
>
> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
> meet the spec in my manual.
>
> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>
Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
Regards, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com...
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>
> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
> unsure however for the following reasons:
>
> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>
> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
> ??? totally different it appears?
>
> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
> meet the spec in my manual.
>
> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>
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Re: Need advice on oil
My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
Regards, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com...
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>
> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
> unsure however for the following reasons:
>
> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>
> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
> ??? totally different it appears?
>
> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
> meet the spec in my manual.
>
> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>
Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
Regards, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com...
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>
> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
> unsure however for the following reasons:
>
> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>
> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
> ??? totally different it appears?
>
> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
> meet the spec in my manual.
>
> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>
#4
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Re: Need advice on oil
My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
Regards, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com...
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>
> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
> unsure however for the following reasons:
>
> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>
> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
> ??? totally different it appears?
>
> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
> meet the spec in my manual.
>
> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>
Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
Regards, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com...
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>
> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
> unsure however for the following reasons:
>
> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>
> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
> ??? totally different it appears?
>
> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
> meet the spec in my manual.
>
> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>
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Re: Need advice on oil
On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:43:58 +0300, "Sami Heikkinen"
<sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>
>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>
>Regards, Sami
>
>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com.. .
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>
>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>
>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>
>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>
>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>
>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>
Sami,
I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
in weight.
So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
/ VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
miles).
Make of it what you will!
Thanks
Steve
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
<sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>
>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>
>Regards, Sami
>
>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com.. .
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>
>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>
>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>
>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>
>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>
>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>
Sami,
I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
in weight.
So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
/ VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
miles).
Make of it what you will!
Thanks
Steve
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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Re: Need advice on oil
On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:43:58 +0300, "Sami Heikkinen"
<sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>
>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>
>Regards, Sami
>
>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com.. .
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>
>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>
>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>
>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>
>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>
>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>
Sami,
I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
in weight.
So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
/ VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
miles).
Make of it what you will!
Thanks
Steve
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
<sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>
>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>
>Regards, Sami
>
>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com.. .
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>
>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>
>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>
>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>
>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>
>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>
Sami,
I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
in weight.
So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
/ VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
miles).
Make of it what you will!
Thanks
Steve
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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Re: Need advice on oil
On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:43:58 +0300, "Sami Heikkinen"
<sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>
>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>
>Regards, Sami
>
>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com.. .
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>
>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>
>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>
>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>
>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>
>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>
Sami,
I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
in weight.
So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
/ VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
miles).
Make of it what you will!
Thanks
Steve
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
<sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>
>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be using
>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for your
>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>
>Regards, Sami
>
>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com.. .
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>
>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>
>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>
>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>
>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>
>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>
Sami,
I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
in weight.
So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
/ VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
miles).
Make of it what you will!
Thanks
Steve
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
#8
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on oil
The reason for using 5W- viscocity might be the oil consumption. My A6 2.4
is also consuming quite a much oil, around 1 litre / 3000 miles. It may be a
good idea to try something thicker.
BR, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news308l15ceuibl9iun46a9tpuldgpgrho29@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:43:58 +0300, "Sami Heikkinen"
> <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>
>>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>>
>>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be
>>using
>>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for
>>your
>>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>>
>>Regards, Sami
>>
>>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com. ..
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>>
>>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>>
>>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>>
>>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>>
>>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>>
>>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>>
>
> Sami,
>
> I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
> asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
> that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
> predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
> 00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
> in weight.
>
> So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
> / VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
> the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
> to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
> Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
> miles).
>
> Make of it what you will!
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
is also consuming quite a much oil, around 1 litre / 3000 miles. It may be a
good idea to try something thicker.
BR, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news308l15ceuibl9iun46a9tpuldgpgrho29@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:43:58 +0300, "Sami Heikkinen"
> <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>
>>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>>
>>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be
>>using
>>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for
>>your
>>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>>
>>Regards, Sami
>>
>>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com. ..
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>>
>>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>>
>>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>>
>>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>>
>>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>>
>>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>>
>
> Sami,
>
> I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
> asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
> that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
> predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
> 00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
> in weight.
>
> So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
> / VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
> the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
> to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
> Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
> miles).
>
> Make of it what you will!
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
#9
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on oil
The reason for using 5W- viscocity might be the oil consumption. My A6 2.4
is also consuming quite a much oil, around 1 litre / 3000 miles. It may be a
good idea to try something thicker.
BR, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news308l15ceuibl9iun46a9tpuldgpgrho29@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:43:58 +0300, "Sami Heikkinen"
> <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>
>>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>>
>>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be
>>using
>>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for
>>your
>>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>>
>>Regards, Sami
>>
>>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com. ..
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>>
>>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>>
>>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>>
>>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>>
>>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>>
>>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>>
>
> Sami,
>
> I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
> asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
> that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
> predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
> 00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
> in weight.
>
> So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
> / VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
> the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
> to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
> Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
> miles).
>
> Make of it what you will!
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
is also consuming quite a much oil, around 1 litre / 3000 miles. It may be a
good idea to try something thicker.
BR, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news308l15ceuibl9iun46a9tpuldgpgrho29@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:43:58 +0300, "Sami Heikkinen"
> <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>
>>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>>
>>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be
>>using
>>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for
>>your
>>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>>
>>Regards, Sami
>>
>>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com. ..
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>>
>>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>>
>>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>>
>>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>>
>>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>>
>>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>>
>
> Sami,
>
> I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
> asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
> that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
> predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
> 00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
> in weight.
>
> So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
> / VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
> the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
> to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
> Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
> miles).
>
> Make of it what you will!
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
#10
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on oil
The reason for using 5W- viscocity might be the oil consumption. My A6 2.4
is also consuming quite a much oil, around 1 litre / 3000 miles. It may be a
good idea to try something thicker.
BR, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news308l15ceuibl9iun46a9tpuldgpgrho29@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:43:58 +0300, "Sami Heikkinen"
> <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>
>>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>>
>>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be
>>using
>>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for
>>your
>>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>>
>>Regards, Sami
>>
>>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com. ..
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>>
>>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>>
>>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>>
>>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>>
>>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>>
>>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>>
>
> Sami,
>
> I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
> asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
> that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
> predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
> 00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
> in weight.
>
> So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
> / VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
> the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
> to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
> Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
> miles).
>
> Make of it what you will!
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
is also consuming quite a much oil, around 1 litre / 3000 miles. It may be a
good idea to try something thicker.
BR, Sami
"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
news308l15ceuibl9iun46a9tpuldgpgrho29@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:43:58 +0300, "Sami Heikkinen"
> <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote:
>
>>My A6 2002 V6 2.4 needs VW 503 00 or 503 01 oil. I am using Mobil Rally
>>Formula 1 0W-40, which meet s the 503 01 standard.
>>
>>For me it looks that if you want to stick with Castrol, you should be
>>using
>>this Edge 0W-30 which meets the 503 01 standard. This is proper oil for
>>your
>>car. Of course, any oil meeting the 503 00 is also fine.
>>
>>Regards, Sami
>>
>>"Steve West" <whiteroseofyorkshire@postmaster.co.uk> wrote in message
>>news:7u65l1lind7uvlbjcqnis1h5i96dm1ufig@4ax.com. ..
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I have a 2003 A4 which runs the variable servicing (in europe) and my
>>> car has been run on Castrol SLX Longlife II oil.
>>>
>>> I have recently attempted to buy this oil to top up, and have learned
>>> that it has been replaced with 'Castrol Edge' oil which allegedly
>>> replaces the SLX. I was told that I should use Castrol Edge 5W-30
>>> which, as it says on the bottle, 'replaces SLX Longlife II'. I am
>>> unsure however for the following reasons:
>>>
>>> Castrol SLX Longlife II is 0W-30 and the Castrol Edge replacement is
>>> 5W-30 i.e. it is a different viscosity.
>>>
>>> My Audi Service Manual says I need to use oil which meets the
>>> specifications VW 503 00, VW 503 01 for variable serviceing. Castrol
>>> SLX Longlife II indeed meets this as it meets VW 503 00 / 506 00 & 506
>>> 01, however The Edge oil meets the specifications VW 504 00, 507 00
>>> ??? totally different it appears?
>>>
>>> Incidentally, there is also a 0W-30 Edge oil which meets VW 502 00/503
>>> 01/505 00 so I would have thought I should be using this???? this does
>>> meet the spec in my manual.
>>>
>>> Any help/reassurance would be appreciated.
>>>
>
> Sami,
>
> I was thinking the same as you, however I called Audi this morning and
> asked their advice - they had never heard of Castrol EDGE oil but said
> that they were now using Castrol SLX Longlife III which is the
> predecessor to Longlife II and this oil is rated at VW 504 00 / VW 507
> 00 (Same as Edge 5W-30 not 0W-30) and also, the Longlife III is 5W-30
> in weight.
>
> So it appears that Audi are now using 5W-30 oil which meets VW 504 00
> / VW 507 00 specifications for long life service regime which is what
> the EDGE 5w-30 is. I questioned why the viscosity had changed from 0W
> to 5W and he said 'probably to try and combat oil usage' which many
> Audi engines are prone to (mine uses about a litre every 2000-3000
> miles).
>
> Make of it what you will!
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>