Need a Substitute for Castrol 5w-30LL

[kschachn]

Again, why does he need those approvals? Hyundai requires vw spec? Lol

Which (Lol) isn’t what you posted about.

 

[kschachn]

This 504/507 is getting tough to find at a decent price.
This is on the VW approval list and you could get 10L plus free shipping for a few $$ more than your old brews 5 quarts.
I bought some for my VW.

Why not Valvoline XL-III from Amazon? Two-thirds the price or so.

 

[edyvw]

People are wasteful, doesn’t mean you should blindly follow the herd. But you guys seem to know more than the engineers so…..

Same engineers in Hyundai who recommend nonexistent oil?

 

[Zee09]

Why not Valvoline XL-III from Amazon? Two-thirds the price or so.

I did the Amazon Valvoline deal we had on here and the merchant over sold it and I never got it. That was the 6 qt deal. Finally got my money back when he realized two months and the oil wasn't coming.

Yes the 3- 5 qts at $78. Is a deal especially if you could get the $5 rebate deal per jug. That I will do but just looking around for other options as well.

 

[edyvw]

OP, go with oil that has MB229.52 approval as that one has stringent LSPI test.

 

[edyvw]

I did the Amazon Valvoline deal we had on here and the merchant over sold it and I never got it. That was the 6 qt deal. Finally got my money back when he realized two months and the oil wasn't coming.

Yes the 3- 5 qts at $78. Is a deal especially if you could get the $5 rebate deal per jug. That I will do but just looking around for other options as well.

Aoto Zone or AAP carry M1 ESP 0W30 at $37 plus filter. Not bad.

 

[Zee09]

Aoto Zone or AAP carry M1 ESP 0W30 at $37 plus filter. Not bad.

Yes sir and what like $32+ by itself
In 5 qt jug

 

[edyvw]

Yes sir and what like $32+ by itself
In 5 qt jug

Not sure. But my local AAP always gives me MANN filter on those deals.

 

[volk06]

My NAPA has it for $32 a gallon.

Have to wait for a sale at $8/qt. Still high priced stuff.

 

[Zee09]

Not sure. But my local AAP always gives me MANN filter on those deals.

$32.99 5 qt..so $33.

 

[edyvw]

$32.99 5 qt..so $33.

For that oil, not bad deal.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

I have been using the 5w-30LL oil with titanium in a 1.6T KONA. Well, its availability has went to $61 per 5 quart jug at both WM.com and Amazon. Naturally, too much. So I would like to find an equivalent oil at a much more palatable price range. Suggestions?

You think maybe this would work?

Robot or human?

or this

Robot or human?

www.walmart.com

 

[dlundblad]

Same engineers in Hyundai who recommend nonexistent oil?

Excellent point.

 

[Koncrete_Cam]

How about the Castrol Edge Euro 5w-30 on Walmart.com? It’s API SL rated and costs $26.xx

 

[edyvw]

How about the Castrol Edge Euro 5w-30 on Walmart.com? It’s API SL rated and costs $26.x

It is ok, but PPE L and M1 ESP are better choices, especially considering that it is DI engine.

 

[Propflux01]

Well, seems this is the consensus here:
PUP
PP Euro L
M1 ESP in 0 and 5w-30
Edge 5w-30
Edge Euro 5w-30
Valvoline XL-lll
Rotella T6
GRO 5w-30

Best of the best?

 

[RooflessVW]

Well, seems this is the consensus here:
PUP
PP Euro L
M1 ESP in 0 and 5w-30
Edge 5w-30
Edge Euro 5w-30
Valvoline XL-lll
Rotella T6
GRO 5w-30

Best of the best?

That list? ESP in either flavor.

 

[2EHA]

Aoto Zone or AAP carry M1 ESP 0W30 at $37 plus filter. Not bad.

5w30 esp was like 32 bucks last time i was there

it’s still a terrible deal compared to the 19.97 walmart PP euro L that dried up

 

[edyvw]

5w30 esp was like 32 bucks last time i was there

it’s still a terrible deal compared to the 19.97 walmart PP euro L that dried up

I think price is depending on market.

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

Why do people consider ACEA C3 and ILSAC/API oils to be the same? They both might be 5w30 but they’re very different.

I will never understand the thickies who feel they need thicker oil to go get a jug of milk. Your engine is still going to last 200k+ with the original grade while the rest of the vehicle is rusting out all around it.