Just bought a used skoda with 61,000 miles. (auto)
Previous records show its been using mostly Castrol 10w40 semi.
Full service after I bought it they used 10w40 Quantum semi.
Motul suggest using a synthetic X-cess 5w40.
I am a bit wary about changing from semi to synth. Not usually a good idea.
Should I stick with the semi or can change to the synth? Price is not an issue. Just want what is best for the engine.
Oil for Skoda Octavia Mk1 2.0l AZJ engine
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does the factory OCI use a fixed or flexible?
the motul x-cess 8100 5w40 would be fine for the fixed interval.
you can even look at HDEO 5w40 also. the 2.0L 8V motor is not very demanding on the oil.
Originally Posted By: UG_Passat
does the factory OCI use a fixed or flexible?
the motul x-cess 8100 5w40 would be fine for the fixed interval.
you can even look at HDEO 5w40 also. the 2.0L 8V motor is not very demanding on the oil.
Originally Posted By: Brit33
But just concerned from changing from a semi to a fully synth due to dislodging possible crud and blocking up oil galleries.
if you're that concerned, then try ordering http://www.auto-rx.com/
there are a lot of threads on this forum about that product.
Originally Posted By: Brit33
Should I stick with the semi or can change to the synth?
Originally Posted By: UG_Passat
if you're that concerned, then try ordering http://www.auto-rx.com/
there are a lot of threads on this forum about that product.
With regards the oil:
Just use Synthetic if you wish, no way with normal use and maintenance should there be a problemOriginally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Brit33
Should I stick with the semi or can change to the synth?
the castrol 10w40 (since we are not talking US) is Magnatec 10w40.... which is a ACEA A3/B4 oil (VW 502.00/505.00 mirror ACEA A3/B4 standards).
the current Magnatec 10w40 has VW 501.01/505.00, which is the standard required for the Audi R8 GT (V10)..... someone can call that "the best" oil.....
the quantum oil is a ACEA A3/B3, should be fine also, but since you're planning shorter OCI's anyway.... the slightly lower TBN isn't an issue.
Some people like to use HDEO's (myself included), even if they are a Group III oil, as they strike a balance of cost and performance.
Originally Posted By: UG_Passat
the castrol 10w40 (since we are not talking US) is Magnatec 10w40.... which is a ACEA A3/B4 oil (VW 502.00/505.00 mirror ACEA A3/B4 standards).
the current Magnatec 10w40 has VW 501.01/505.00, which is the standard required for the Audi R8 GT (V10)..... someone can call that "the best" oil.....
the quantum oil is a ACEA A3/B3, should be fine also, but since you're planning shorter OCI's anyway.... the slightly lower TBN isn't an issue.
Some people like to use HDEO's (myself included), even if they are a Group III oil, as they strike a balance of cost and performance.
I would run Castrol Magnatec 10w40 Semi without worry.
If i wanted better protection the likely Castrol Edge 5w40
Isn't this engine basically a 2.0 liter VW Golf engine?
I don't see it as being highly stressed?
In fact for a 5k oci I see no reason to use anything but a good conventional Dino in this application.
I guess we all want to do "the best" for our car, but I might call spending money for a 'super premium' oil in THIS engine, a case of 'Casting pearls before swine'
Shell Helix 5w40 is only 30 quid for 5 litres. Maybe worth a consideration.
Like others have said semi synthetic 10w40 (ideally VW502.00 approved) will be fine but I would personally go for the synthetic 5w40 just for the sake of engine cleanliness and high and low temp performance, the Shell Helix 5w40 will be perfect.
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Originally Posted By: riggaz
Like others have said semi synthetic 10w40 (ideally VW502.00 approved) will be fine but I would personally go for the synthetic 5w40 just for the sake of engine cleanliness and high and low temp performance, the Shell Helix 5w40 will be perfect.
looking at the manual it recommends
Quantum synth 5w40
or
Castrol Edge 5w30
Why the 40 weight with Quantum and 30 weight with Castrol?
btw its flex interval but anyway I'll be changing it every 5k or 1 year intervals now its 12 years old. Oil is not too pricey here.
The weight (grade, really) is not all that relevant. I'm guessing what these two oils have in common is that they both meet VW 502.00 spec.
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
The weight (grade, really) is not all that relevant. I'm guessing what these two oils have in common is that they both meet VW 502.00 spec.
Originally Posted By: Brit33
As we don't really have hot weather here maybe the Castrol would be a better choice then.
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