oil question

streety · 21-05-2008, 17:40

I have a 55 plate Octy 4x4 with 13k on the clock on variable servicing. The missus tells me yestarday the oil light came on so she stopped at Halfords and put 1ltr of Castrol magnatec Diesel 10/40 in. The light went off.
Is this ok?

**mannyo** · 21-05-2008, 17:43

Ok for a topup only. The oil needs to meet vag standard 507.01 IIRC, and magnatec does not meet that standard. The correct oil is available in halfords, however watchout because there are 2 different viscosities. You Castrol Edge, and the one labled for VAG engines and IIRC is £14.99 for a litre bottle.

streety · 21-05-2008, 17:45

Thanks, so this 1 ltr shes put in wont damage anything then as long as it gets proper long life stuff next service ( in about 10k miles )?

**mannyo** · 21-05-2008, 17:47

it should be ok, I think even the handbook says its ok to do it in an emergency.

streety · 21-05-2008, 17:49

I can stop werriting then!!!

bahnstormer vrs · 21-05-2008, 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyo

You Castrol Edge, and the one labled for VAG engines and IIRC is £14.99 for a litre bottle.

Halfrauds again!

IIRC correct 507.1 Shell Helix Ultra VX from your local friendly neighbourhood Skoda Dealer in a 1L bottle with a carry bag including wipes, gloves and paper funnel is only £11.99 + VAT = £14.08

Taxi 219 · 21-05-2008, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Halfrauds again!

IIRC correct 507.1 Shell Helix Ultra VX from your local friendly neighbourhood Skoda Dealer in a 1L bottle with a carry bag including wipes, gloves and paper funnel is only £11.99 + VAT = £14.08

cheezemonkhai · 22-05-2008, 14:04

Just buy a kit as above and keep it in the boot for future use and buy a 4-5L can to keep in the garage and use for weekly top ups.

Regardless of how wrong the oil is, some oil is better than no oil.

In some ways I'd probably not wait another 10k for an oil change. Perhaps get a pella pump, a new filter and 5L of the correct oil and do a change that way.

21-05-2008, 17:40	#1
streety Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staffs UK Posts: 65 Thanks: 26 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	oil question I have a 55 plate Octy 4x4 with 13k on the clock on variable servicing. The missus tells me yestarday the oil light came on so she stopped at Halfords and put 1ltr of Castrol magnatec Diesel 10/40 in. The light went off. Is this ok? __________________ Cruise ctrl , tow pack, and a funny noise from the passenger seat ( now identified as the missus!! )

21-05-2008, 17:43	#2
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,658 Thanks: 23 Thanked 246 Times in 232 Posts	Re: oil question Ok for a topup only. The oil needs to meet vag standard 507.01 IIRC, and magnatec does not meet that standard. The correct oil is available in halfords, however watchout because there are 2 different viscosities. You Castrol Edge, and the one labled for VAG engines and IIRC is £14.99 for a litre bottle. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

21-05-2008, 17:45	#3
streety Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staffs UK Posts: 65 Thanks: 26 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: oil question Thanks, so this 1 ltr shes put in wont damage anything then as long as it gets proper long life stuff next service ( in about 10k miles )? __________________ Cruise ctrl , tow pack, and a funny noise from the passenger seat ( now identified as the missus!! )

21-05-2008, 17:47	#4
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,658 Thanks: 23 Thanked 246 Times in 232 Posts	Re: oil question it should be ok, I think even the handbook says its ok to do it in an emergency. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

21-05-2008, 17:49	#5
streety Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staffs UK Posts: 65 Thanks: 26 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: oil question I can stop werriting then!!! __________________ Cruise ctrl , tow pack, and a funny noise from the passenger seat ( now identified as the missus!! )

22-05-2008, 14:04	#8
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,728 Thanks: 75 Thanked 337 Times in 311 Posts	Re: oil question Just buy a kit as above and keep it in the boot for future use and buy a 4-5L can to keep in the garage and use for weekly top ups. Regardless of how wrong the oil is, some oil is better than no oil. In some ways I'd probably not wait another 10k for an oil change. Perhaps get a pella pump, a new filter and 5L of the correct oil and do a change that way. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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