Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?

[Mk5 GTian]

Is 4 litres enough for an oil change service?

I've heard the MK5 needs 4.5 litres, so why do they sell it in 4 litre cans?

Do they do that on purpose? If so, that's taking the p*ss. 

[rdfcpete]

Even though there will be residue oil in the system that will never drain, putting 4 litres of fresh oil in only wouldn't be a good move.

I've always bought two cans Ian, which makes it £80+ each oil change, but means you can use the rest of the oil in the second container to maintain your oil level after that.

[damoegan]

For a 2.0? Nope, it takes a full 5L...

[gazon69]

if your changing filter as well its nearer 5l pal. gsf sell it in 1ltr tubs

[Starshaped]

5 litre can of longlife 3 from dealers is about £45 or less if you ask nicely,just get that.

[Mk5 GTian]

if your changing filter as well its nearer 5l pal. gsf sell it in 1ltr tubs

Thanks, I bought a 4 and a 1 litre.

[Mk5 GTian]

5 litre can of longlife 3 from dealers is about £45 or less if you ask nicely,just get that.

That won't be Castrol Edge from the Stealers for that money. I wouldn't put anything else in. Look at all the threads on Castrol Edge on here.

[Starshaped]

Castrol edge was called Longlife 3 on the shelves of Halfords until about 2 years ago,they changed the name for the retail market.

[Mk5 GTian]

Castrol edge was called Longlife 3 on the shelves of Halfords until about 2 years ago,they changed the name for the retail market.

Is it branded as Castrol?