Castrol 0w40 has disappeared, suitable replacement?

[MK5Rabbit]

2006 VW Rabbit 2.5 5 cylinder. 10k OCI. 6.4 qts cartridge filter. Highway miles 140 each day.

I have been using Castrol 0w40 for 7 oil changes in a row and have been really happy with it, but it has disappeared from shelves. I have seen for order, but it’s $67 for a 5qt jug!

Is there a suitable replacement that has similar formula that I can pick up at a Walmart or a parts store? I have seen Mobil, Pennzoil and valvoline in 0w40 VW502, but are they similar in the additive packages?

Thank you.

 

[kschachn]

Buy any oil with the correct approval for your engine.

 

[blufeb95]

If you want to stick with Castrol use Edge 5W30 A3/B4 or Edge 5W40 A3/B4.
Otherwise just use the cheapest oil with the Approval you need like Quaker State Euro which you can order for $19/jug off Walmart.com.

 

[tasch72]

Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w-40 has a similar add pack, Castrol 5w-40 should be available at most walmarts

 

[Passport1]

I use this in my '06 Saab turbo and it works just fine;

 

[drtyler]

Mobil 1 0W-40 or 5W-40
Castrol Edge Euro 5W-40 or 5W-30

All have the VW 502/505 approval and available for reasonable price.

 

[That_Spine_Guy]

Any on shelf brand with the "European Car Formula" labeling should make the engine happy and won't notice any difference. There was a real sweet deal on PZ Euro car formula recently, but I always keep an eye on the "Product Rebates, Sales, and Promotions" for the best deals.

 

[MK5Rabbit]

I use this in my '06 Saab turbo and it works just fine;


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Wow. This is really expensive. $50 for that jug.

 

[blufeb95]

Wow. This is really expensive. $50 for that jug.

I'm seeing it's $25 from walmart.

 

[MK5Rabbit]

I'm seeing it's $25 from walmart.

My Walmart says it’s not in stock.

 

[BHopkins]

My Walmart says it’s not in stock.

Have you tried ordering the oil you prefer at Walmart online?

 

[MK5Rabbit]

Have you tried ordering the oil you prefer at Walmart online?

I haven’t. Do they charge shipping?

 

[blufeb95]

I haven’t. Do they charge shipping?

Free if you spend at least $35, so if you order 2 jugs, shipping is free.

 

[MK5Rabbit]

Free if you spend at least $35, so if you order 2 jugs, shipping is free.

I found this 6L Motul 6100 SYN-CLEAN 5W40 Mann Filter Motor Oil Change Kit A5 Rabbit 2.5 for $47.99. Sounds good.

 

[BHopkins]

It depends. Sometimes no. But one option is for in-store pickup, which is free shipping. I just checked at Walmart.com, and Castrol 0W-40 is not available for in-store pickup at my local Walmart. Also, they are asking a LOT for it. $67/5 qt. jug.

Perhaps M1 European Car Formula may be a better choice for you. It is approved by VW/Audi for VW 505 00 and 502 00. I have been using M1 0W-40 European in my Mercedes cars with great success.

 

[Graham Piccinini]

AMAZON

 

[MK5Rabbit]

AMAZON

This available at my Walmart for the same price. Does this oil have the same type of additive package?

 

[kschachn]

The additive package is irrelevant but the approval matters. Each oil that gains the approval has to pass many tests that are essentially agnostic to however the blender gets there. The Mobil 1 product is a world-class oil with several demanding approvals.

 

[blufeb95]

I'd just ordered two jugs of Quaker State Euro 5w40.

 

[MK5Rabbit]

I just ordered two jugs of Quaker State Euro 5w40.

I think I’m gonna do that motul kit.