PD 170 Oil?

[DavidS]

I know this will have been covered before, however i seem to have zero luck with the 'Search' function on here.

Anyhoo, i like to keep a litre of oil in the car at all times, especially with doing long journeys. Can someone please advise me which oil i should be using in my PD 170?

This would be greatly appreciated.

 

[towcester vag]

depends if its on longlife or not
quantum platinum 5w40 non longlife
quantum longlife 111 5w30 if on longlife

 

[DavidS]

depends if its on longlife or not
quantum platinum 5w40 non longlife
quantum longlife 111 5w30 if on longlife

How would i know if its on longlife mate?

 

[allbutt55]

The pd 170 i was told uses longlife 3 oil but is still changed every 10k??? Dont know how true that is but i have been changing it with longlife 3 from new

 

[olitaylor07]

Ask the oil man on here, there very helpful and will answer any questions.

 

[WeeG]

Best oil to use for pd170 is castrol edge 5w30, which is 507.00 specified vw oil. Garages use quantum 5w30 507.00 vw approved.

Have a look at the castrol edge

Will say in the small print 501.00/507.00 vw approved.

Hope this helps

 

[DavidS]

Thanks Wee G. Just visited Stealer in Oxford, wanted £47.00 for 5ltr of Quantum Platinum Long Life. No thanks!!

 

[WeeG]

Thanks Wee G. Just visited Stealer in Oxford, wanted £47.00 for 5ltr of Quantum Platinum Long Life. No thanks!!

Nah mate. You get pretty big discounts on hear from opie oils. Another really good oil that is the leader in the market just now is millers nanodrive 5w40. It isn't vw approved but it is recommended for all engine designs due to its nano properties. Giving more power, economy, protection. It was over £100 for 5 litres. Opie oils are selling with discount for just over £50. I'm using it on my 2+ tfsi and it is very good. No oil consumption. Smoother starting etc

 

[lc_allan]

Thanks Wee G. Just visited Stealer in Oxford, wanted £47.00 for 5ltr of Quantum Platinum Long Life. No thanks!!

The 5 ltr longlife III is only about £32 from a local TPS.

Costco (not all have the same stock) have a 4 litre Castrol Edge for about £28.