Using Longlife oil in a Fabia vRS

joenitro · 25-07-2007, 21:45

Hi all,

Just a thought here, but I'm getting my Fabia serviced this Saturday at a VW dealer (cos of best mates staff rates!) and was thinking about this idea:

Is the VW 'Longlife' PD oil *better* for the engine than the 'normal' PD oil??
Obviously, the Fabia is on fixed servicing every 10,000 miles, but as mine is remapped, I think it would be a good idea to either change the oil a bit early, or perhaps put the longlife oil in it but then change it every 10k as normal.

Surely longlife oil is better at dealing with the soot particles etc than the normal oil?

The only reason I'm considering this is because I get it at staff rates as I know it's expensive stuff!!

Would appreciate peoples thoughts on this...

Thanks,

Joe

Prasg · 25-07-2007, 22:06

On it's first service the garage put the wrong oil in (normal stuff) but after I questioned whether they had put the correct oil in as requested they realised they hadn't, so changed it. So before the next service I told them to be extra careful and mentioned their previous mistake. This time they put in the long life (the type my Octavia diesel has) and tried to charge more because it is more expensive. Of course I refused and contacted Skoda. After checking they said it was fine and actually better.

Lummox · 25-07-2007, 23:04

I allways serviced my Fabia vRS with longlife oil as I could get it at cost to me, wont do any harm.

joenitro · 26-07-2007, 15:25

Thanks Prasg and Lummox,
Thats what I thought about it not doing any harm as it goes in other vehicles with the same engine but on longlife servicing.
Do you think it is actually 'worth it' though, given the extra expense of the longlife oil, but bearing in mind I have a custom remap and so the oil probably has a harder time of things?

Chrispy · 26-07-2007, 16:01

Fully synth oil is more resistant to the breakdown of its polymers than semi or mineral. As a result it'll be in better nick when replaced at 10k and will provide optimum protection for more of its life. Fully synth is also better at removing gunk and soot deposits than semi etc hence is not recommended on high mileage engines unless you're already using it as you're likely to spring leaks and perhaps lose a bit of compression.

Babs · 27-07-2007, 00:04

longlife oil is more expensive than normal.

I still can't get my head around this whole variable servicing malarkey...

anonymouse · 27-07-2007, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babs

I still can't get my head around this whole variable servicing malarkey...

No need to in the Fabia vRS case (you probably know), so stop worrying

10k oil change (doing mine at c9k).

Babs · 28-07-2007, 10:16

I'm on 10k servicing with the dealer... but have always changed the oil in every car I've had every 5,000 miles

HotVRs · 28-07-2007, 12:05

On the subject of oil, Halfords have a sale on (or at least did last week) and are selling their fully synthetic 5W/40 505.01 spec oil as buy one, get one free. So 10 litres for £31.99

anonymouse · 28-07-2007, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babs

I'm on 10k servicing with the dealer... but have always changed the oil in every car I've had every 5,000 miles

Nealy twice as keen as me

25-07-2007, 21:45	#1
joenitro Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 248 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Using Longlife oil in a Fabia vRS Hi all, Just a thought here, but I'm getting my Fabia serviced this Saturday at a VW dealer (cos of best mates staff rates!) and was thinking about this idea: Is the VW 'Longlife' PD oil better for the engine than the 'normal' PD oil?? Obviously, the Fabia is on fixed servicing every 10,000 miles, but as mine is remapped, I think it would be a good idea to either change the oil a bit early, or perhaps put the longlife oil in it but then change it every 10k as normal. Surely longlife oil is better at dealing with the soot particles etc than the normal oil? The only reason I'm considering this is because I get it at staff rates as I know it's expensive stuff!! Would appreciate peoples thoughts on this... Thanks, Joe __________________ Lemon Yellow '54' Fabia vRS :: Jabbasport custom remap (183bhp & 295 lb/ft (@ Jabba!) ) :: Green Filter :: PD 160 intake :: Becker MP3 Audio :: VRStu cruise control

25-07-2007, 22:06	#2
Prasg Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincs Posts: 151 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Using Longlife oil in a Fabia vRS On it's first service the garage put the wrong oil in (normal stuff) but after I questioned whether they had put the correct oil in as requested they realised they hadn't, so changed it. So before the next service I told them to be extra careful and mentioned their previous mistake. This time they put in the long life (the type my Octavia diesel has) and tried to charge more because it is more expensive. Of course I refused and contacted Skoda. After checking they said it was fine and actually better.

25-07-2007, 23:04	#3
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,276 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 734 Times in 616 Posts	Re: Using Longlife oil in a Fabia vRS I allways serviced my Fabia vRS with longlife oil as I could get it at cost to me, wont do any harm. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk

26-07-2007, 15:25	#4
joenitro Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 248 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Using Longlife oil in a Fabia vRS Thanks Prasg and Lummox, Thats what I thought about it not doing any harm as it goes in other vehicles with the same engine but on longlife servicing. Do you think it is actually 'worth it' though, given the extra expense of the longlife oil, but bearing in mind I have a custom remap and so the oil probably has a harder time of things? __________________ Lemon Yellow '54' Fabia vRS :: Jabbasport custom remap (183bhp & 295 lb/ft (@ Jabba!) ) :: Green Filter :: PD 160 intake :: Becker MP3 Audio :: VRStu cruise control

26-07-2007, 16:01	#5
Chrispy I said HOT DAMN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks Posts: 1,753 Thanks: 38 Thanked 68 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Using Longlife oil in a Fabia vRS Fully synth oil is more resistant to the breakdown of its polymers than semi or mineral. As a result it'll be in better nick when replaced at 10k and will provide optimum protection for more of its life. Fully synth is also better at removing gunk and soot deposits than semi etc hence is not recommended on high mileage engines unless you're already using it as you're likely to spring leaks and perhaps lose a bit of compression. __________________ Silver '04 Fabia vRS. Jabba Custom Remap, Seat Surgeons Leather interior, Whiteline RARB, Cupra Console Bushes

27-07-2007, 00:04	#6
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 4,155 Thanks: 211 Thanked 137 Times in 122 Posts	Re: Using Longlife oil in a Fabia vRS longlife oil is more expensive than normal. I still can't get my head around this whole variable servicing malarkey... __________________ - Andrew Octavia vRS For Sale / Bosch Rotary Polisher For Sale

28-07-2007, 10:16	#8
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 4,155 Thanks: 211 Thanked 137 Times in 122 Posts	Re: Using Longlife oil in a Fabia vRS I'm on 10k servicing with the dealer... but have always changed the oil in every car I've had every 5,000 miles __________________ - Andrew Octavia vRS For Sale / Bosch Rotary Polisher For Sale

28-07-2007, 12:05	#9
HotVRs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Using Longlife oil in a Fabia vRS On the subject of oil, Halfords have a sale on (or at least did last week) and are selling their fully synthetic 5W/40 505.01 spec oil as buy one, get one free. So 10 litres for £31.99

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