Quantum Synta Platinum is what JBS Autodesigns use in my LCR and the Missus' A3 2.0 FSi. Less than 20 quid from a VAG dealer or TPS.
Seat, León, León 1.9 TDi (81 kW), 2000-2005
Manufacturer: Seat SA, Barcelona, Spain
Drive type: f.w.d.
Cilinder capacity: 1896 cc
Power output: 110 HP / 81 kW at 4150 RPM
Engine AHF, ASV
Capacity 4.5 liter
Filter capacity: 0.7 liter
Use: Normal
OEM recommendation
year-round VW 505.00 SAE 5W-50
year-round VW 505.00 SAE 10W-50
year-round VW 505.00 SAE 10W-60
Above -15 VW 505.00 SAE 15W-40
Above -15 VW 505.00 SAE 15W-50
Above -15 VW 505.00 SAE 20W-40
Above -15 VW 505.00 SAE 20W-50
Below 15 VW 505.00 SAE 5W-30
Below 15 VW 505.00 SAE 5W-40
From -15 to 15 VW 505.00 SAE 10W-30
From -15 to 15 VW 505.00 SAE 10W-40
year-round VW 505.01 SAE 5W-40
year-round VW 505.01 SAE 5W-30
year-round VW 507.00 SAE 5W-30
You may aswel put the best stuff in
507.00 5W-30 which covers 505.01 & 505.00.
Hope this helps.
Can anyone explain the "real world" differences between,
Millers Oils at £49.99 for 5 litres
Castrol Edge around £45 for 5 litres
Quantan Synta Platinum for £20 and
Halfords for £41.99 (free 8 piece screwdriver set!
Mobile one for £39.99
What will the difference be?