Which Engine Oil (1.6 TDI)..

[brokinfan]

Hi... Am unsure which sort of engine oil I should buy for my 1.6TDI... On the cap it says it recommends Castrol, but don't know what type.. what does anyone else use? I'm quite low so need to buy some ASAP!

thanks

[johnnny]

You will need longlife oil because it has a DPF

[Keithuk]

Yes they gave me a litre for topping up this week, Castrol 5w/30. I believe its not cheap at £18 a litre.

[psmith98752]

Suppose I should really check the oil in mine too. I'll most likely check with my local garage what to put in it just in case...

[johnnny]

Longlife top up oil from the local dealer near me it's about £15 for a litre

[Keithuk]

Longlife top up oil from the local dealer near me it's about £15 for a litre

Yes I don't know the actual price I was talking to one of the guys at work who has a Golf and he had to buy some from an Audi dealer last year and it was £18 a litre.

[oilman]

If you have a DPF fitted then you will need an oil that meets the VW507.00 spec and these are 5w-30.

All of these are approved http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-754-vw-50700-oil.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[dorsetgolf]

Halfords have 5 litres of Mobil 1 ESP 5W30 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil
on offer for £39.99 thats only £8 per litre - seems a very good deal