Mobil 1 5W40 or Castrol Edge 5W40

[Orangepeel]

I’ve been running AMSOIL for a while in most of my vehicles most because the cost wasn’t that much higher than anything else. Example I can buy AMSOIL and a filter for $54 for my f150. Well on the 2012 beetle I just bought they want about $100 for oil and filter. I can get Mobil or Castrol for $37.99 + a wix filter for $13. AMSOIL is a fine product, their marketing and sales tactics are less than wonderful but I can’t justify twice the cost when I know I’m not going to run a crazy long interval. So between the two mentioned what are you picking and why?

 

[ARCOgraphite]

The "heartthrob of BITOG" 0W40 FS Mobil has been reformulated so the old opinions will need to become new opinions as the experience and data come in.

I will defer to all the VAG and Bimmer guys on to what and why on 229.51/A40 approval juice.

 

[wpod]

Either oil will let theengine out live your ownership of the vehicle.

 

[shortyb]

Which engine is in the Beetle? Is it the 2.5l naturally aspirated or the 2.0l turbo direct injection? Doesn't matter too much as you could put Mobil 1 0/5W-40, Castrol Edge 0/5W-40, Quaker State 5W-40, or just about any current 0/5W-40 offering that meets VW 502.00 under a blanket and pick one. Price, availability, or rebates will be your guide at this point. Incidentally, you could get either of the M1s or Castrol Euro 5W-40 at Walmart for WAY cheaper than $37.99.

 

[Orangepeel]

Which engine is in the Beetle? Is it the 2.5l naturally aspirated or the 2.0l turbo direct injection? Doesn't matter too much as you could put Mobil 1 0/5W-40, Castrol Edge 0/5W-40, Quaker State 5W-40, or just about any current 0/5W-40 offering that meets VW 502.00 under a blanket and pick one. Price, availability, or rebates will be your guide at this point. Incidentally, you could get either of the M1s or Castrol Euro 5W-40 at Walmart for WAY cheaper than $37.99.

It’s the 2.0TSI I could go to Walmart but that store just well yeah….not my cup of tea. The people, the whole experience is just lack luster I’ll pay a little more to support the local part store.

 

[FowVay]

If the 2 liter turbo then I'd buy 6 quarts (1 gallon + 2 qts) of the Amsoil 5W-40 FS (502.00 norm) and the Mann filter (W719/45) for a cost of $64.47. Order it when you order for your Ford and get free shipping.

OE filter number is 06J-115-403-Q

 

[edyvw]

It’s the 2.0TSI I could go to Walmart but that store just well yeah….not my cup of tea. The people, the whole experience is just lack luster I’ll pay a little more to support the local part store.

Mobil1 ESP 5W30 for the same price.

 

[Torrid]

The "heartthrob of BITOG" 0W40 FS Mobil has been reformulated so the old opinions will need to become new opinions as the experience and data come in.

I will defer to all the VAG and Bimmer guys on to what and why on 229.51/A40 approval juice.

Liquimoly is the darling of the VAG communities these days.

 

[kschachn]

I’ve been running AMSOIL for a while in most of my vehicles most because the cost wasn’t that much higher than anything else. Example I can buy AMSOIL and a filter for $54 for my f150. Well on the 2012 beetle I just bought they want about $100 for oil and filter. I can get Mobil or Castrol for $37.99 + a wix filter for $13. AMSOIL is a fine product, their marketing and sales tactics are less than wonderful but I can’t justify twice the cost when I know I’m not going to run a crazy long interval. So between the two mentioned what are you picking and why?

So “what’s the best oil” with a side of Amsoil opinion?

 

[kschachn]

Mobil1 ESP 5W30 for the same price.

The only answer that gives a verified improvement over the two that are listed

 

[loneryder]

It’s the 2.0TSI I could go to Walmart but that store just well yeah….not my cup of tea. The people, the whole experience is just lack luster I’ll pay a little more to support the local part store.

Order it online shipped to your door. Usually free shipping if you buy 2.

 

[Orangepeel]

So “what’s the best oil” with a side of Amsoil opinion?

More like which one do you have preference for and why? Don’t really care about the opinion of AMSOIL

 

[BMW Dom]

Why not Mobil 1 0W-40? Over the 2, I would chose the Mobil because I like their packaging better.

I could never pay that much for oil, Walmart FTW

 

[BAJA_05]

If your trying to save money -- start shopping for your oil and filters at Walmart or online at Walmart.

 

[kschachn]

Or Pennzoil Platinum Euro L at Walmart. Lower price and has BMW Longlife-04 approval which is appropriate for a large number of vehicles.

 

[Orangepeel]

Or Pennzoil Platinum Euro L at Walmart. Lower price and has BMW Longlife-04 approval which is appropriate for a large number of vehicles.

None of the local stores have it unfortunately

 

[kschachn]

None of the local stores have it unfortunately

That’s odd, every Walmart here has it.

 

[ka9mnx]

I use QS Euro 5w-40 because it's cheaper with the same certs. WM of course.