Need advice on oil
#11
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Re: Need advice on oil
Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
Don't work the wrong end of the number.
Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
temperature.
"Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
news:dj68an$gq2$1@phys-news1.kolumbus.fi...
| 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
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>
| >
|
|
Don't work the wrong end of the number.
Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
temperature.
"Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
news:dj68an$gq2$1@phys-news1.kolumbus.fi...
| 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
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>
| >
|
|
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on oil
Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
Don't work the wrong end of the number.
Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
temperature.
"Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
news:dj68an$gq2$1@phys-news1.kolumbus.fi...
| 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
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>
| >
|
|
Don't work the wrong end of the number.
Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
temperature.
"Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
news:dj68an$gq2$1@phys-news1.kolumbus.fi...
| 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
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>
| >
|
|
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on oil
Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
Don't work the wrong end of the number.
Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
temperature.
"Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
news:dj68an$gq2$1@phys-news1.kolumbus.fi...
| 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
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>
| >
|
|
Don't work the wrong end of the number.
Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
temperature.
"Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
news:dj68an$gq2$1@phys-news1.kolumbus.fi...
| 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
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>
| >
|
|
#14
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Re: Need advice on oil
"spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not> wrote in message
news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
> Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
>
> Don't work the wrong end of the number.
>
> Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
> temperature.
Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the VW-Norm
numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be using
VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse" but
it's not always easy to tell.
Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better than
500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting standard?
Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but that's
only my assumption.
Regards
Jonathan
news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
> Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
>
> Don't work the wrong end of the number.
>
> Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
> temperature.
Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the VW-Norm
numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be using
VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse" but
it's not always easy to tell.
Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better than
500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting standard?
Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but that's
only my assumption.
Regards
Jonathan
#15
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Re: Need advice on oil
"spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not> wrote in message
news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
> Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
>
> Don't work the wrong end of the number.
>
> Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
> temperature.
Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the VW-Norm
numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be using
VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse" but
it's not always easy to tell.
Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better than
500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting standard?
Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but that's
only my assumption.
Regards
Jonathan
news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
> Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
>
> Don't work the wrong end of the number.
>
> Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
> temperature.
Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the VW-Norm
numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be using
VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse" but
it's not always easy to tell.
Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better than
500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting standard?
Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but that's
only my assumption.
Regards
Jonathan
#16
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Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on oil
"spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not> wrote in message
news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
> Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
>
> Don't work the wrong end of the number.
>
> Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
> temperature.
Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the VW-Norm
numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be using
VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse" but
it's not always easy to tell.
Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better than
500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting standard?
Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but that's
only my assumption.
Regards
Jonathan
news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
> Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
>
> Don't work the wrong end of the number.
>
> Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
> temperature.
Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the VW-Norm
numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be using
VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse" but
it's not always easy to tell.
Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better than
500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting standard?
Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but that's
only my assumption.
Regards
Jonathan
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on oil
Viscosity is just one oil characteristic.
Assuming that the manufacturer specific approvals ( MB229.x, VW50X.XX,
BMW LL-01, or whatever, for example), are met, If ( again, example)
10W-30 is spec'd, then 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30 are all fine.
The mfr specs involve the composition of the additive pack, and reflect
concerns about corrosion, sludge, specific metal wear, emission control
longevity, oil endurance, etc.
I don't know of any one place on the web to reference the ratings and
approvals, but it must exist, I guess.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote
in message news:djflaa$31i$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
| "spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not> wrote in message
| news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
| > Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
| >
| > Don't work the wrong end of the number.
| >
| > Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
| > temperature.
|
| Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the
VW-Norm
| numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be
using
| VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse"
but
| it's not always easy to tell.
|
| Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better
than
| 500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting
standard?
|
| Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but
that's
| only my assumption.
|
| Regards
|
| Jonathan
|
|
Assuming that the manufacturer specific approvals ( MB229.x, VW50X.XX,
BMW LL-01, or whatever, for example), are met, If ( again, example)
10W-30 is spec'd, then 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30 are all fine.
The mfr specs involve the composition of the additive pack, and reflect
concerns about corrosion, sludge, specific metal wear, emission control
longevity, oil endurance, etc.
I don't know of any one place on the web to reference the ratings and
approvals, but it must exist, I guess.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote
in message news:djflaa$31i$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
| "spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not> wrote in message
| news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
| > Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
| >
| > Don't work the wrong end of the number.
| >
| > Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
| > temperature.
|
| Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the
VW-Norm
| numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be
using
| VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse"
but
| it's not always easy to tell.
|
| Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better
than
| 500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting
standard?
|
| Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but
that's
| only my assumption.
|
| Regards
|
| Jonathan
|
|
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on oil
Viscosity is just one oil characteristic.
Assuming that the manufacturer specific approvals ( MB229.x, VW50X.XX,
BMW LL-01, or whatever, for example), are met, If ( again, example)
10W-30 is spec'd, then 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30 are all fine.
The mfr specs involve the composition of the additive pack, and reflect
concerns about corrosion, sludge, specific metal wear, emission control
longevity, oil endurance, etc.
I don't know of any one place on the web to reference the ratings and
approvals, but it must exist, I guess.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote
in message news:djflaa$31i$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
| "spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not> wrote in message
| news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
| > Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
| >
| > Don't work the wrong end of the number.
| >
| > Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
| > temperature.
|
| Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the
VW-Norm
| numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be
using
| VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse"
but
| it's not always easy to tell.
|
| Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better
than
| 500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting
standard?
|
| Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but
that's
| only my assumption.
|
| Regards
|
| Jonathan
|
|
Assuming that the manufacturer specific approvals ( MB229.x, VW50X.XX,
BMW LL-01, or whatever, for example), are met, If ( again, example)
10W-30 is spec'd, then 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30 are all fine.
The mfr specs involve the composition of the additive pack, and reflect
concerns about corrosion, sludge, specific metal wear, emission control
longevity, oil endurance, etc.
I don't know of any one place on the web to reference the ratings and
approvals, but it must exist, I guess.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote
in message news:djflaa$31i$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
| "spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not> wrote in message
| news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
| > Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
| >
| > Don't work the wrong end of the number.
| >
| > Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
| > temperature.
|
| Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the
VW-Norm
| numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be
using
| VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse"
but
| it's not always easy to tell.
|
| Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better
than
| 500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting
standard?
|
| Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but
that's
| only my assumption.
|
| Regards
|
| Jonathan
|
|
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on oil
Viscosity is just one oil characteristic.
Assuming that the manufacturer specific approvals ( MB229.x, VW50X.XX,
BMW LL-01, or whatever, for example), are met, If ( again, example)
10W-30 is spec'd, then 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30 are all fine.
The mfr specs involve the composition of the additive pack, and reflect
concerns about corrosion, sludge, specific metal wear, emission control
longevity, oil endurance, etc.
I don't know of any one place on the web to reference the ratings and
approvals, but it must exist, I guess.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote
in message news:djflaa$31i$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
| "spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not> wrote in message
| news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
| > Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
| >
| > Don't work the wrong end of the number.
| >
| > Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
| > temperature.
|
| Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the
VW-Norm
| numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be
using
| VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse"
but
| it's not always easy to tell.
|
| Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better
than
| 500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting
standard?
|
| Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but
that's
| only my assumption.
|
| Regards
|
| Jonathan
|
|
Assuming that the manufacturer specific approvals ( MB229.x, VW50X.XX,
BMW LL-01, or whatever, for example), are met, If ( again, example)
10W-30 is spec'd, then 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30 are all fine.
The mfr specs involve the composition of the additive pack, and reflect
concerns about corrosion, sludge, specific metal wear, emission control
longevity, oil endurance, etc.
I don't know of any one place on the web to reference the ratings and
approvals, but it must exist, I guess.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote
in message news:djflaa$31i$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
| "spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not> wrote in message
| news:V92dnUwBEvx7PsfeRVn-gA@comcast.com...
| > Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
| >
| > Don't work the wrong end of the number.
| >
| > Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
| > temperature.
|
| Incidentally, is there anywhere on the web an idiot's guide to the
VW-Norm
| numbers? In particular, supposing your car's manual says you should be
using
| VW yyy 00, but the shop has zzz 00, that might be "better" or "worse"
but
| it's not always easy to tell.
|
| Also is it safe to assume that 500 00 [or whatever] (1/97) is better
than
| 500 00 (1/92) - i.e. are the later dates always a more exacting
standard?
|
| Again, I presume that zzz 01 is always OK if zzz 00 is specified, but
that's
| only my assumption.
|
| Regards
|
| Jonathan
|
|
#20
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Re: Need advice on oil
On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:52:43 -0400, "spare-me-spam" <thankya@att.not>
wrote:
>Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
>
>Don't work the wrong end of the number.
>
>Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
>temperature.
>
>
>"Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
>news:dj68an$gq2$1@phys-news1.kolumbus.fi...
>| 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
>| >>>
>| >>>
>| >>>
>| >>>
>| >>
>| >
>|
>|
>
True - but I wonder when our cars use oil - when they are cold, or
when they are at operating temperature?
I don't know the answer to this, but assumng it is the former,
wouldn't a 5W be better for oil consumption than a 0W???
wrote:
>Of course, 5w-30 is no thicker than 0w-30.
>
>Don't work the wrong end of the number.
>
>Any xxW-30 is the same viscosity as any other xxW-30 at operating
>temperature.
>
>
>"Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
>news:dj68an$gq2$1@phys-news1.kolumbus.fi...
>| 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
>| >>>
>| >>>
>| >>>
>| >>>
>| >>
>| >
>|
>|
>
True - but I wonder when our cars use oil - when they are cold, or
when they are at operating temperature?
I don't know the answer to this, but assumng it is the former,
wouldn't a 5W be better for oil consumption than a 0W???