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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Mk5 GTian on February 11, 2012, 12:25:38 pm

Title: Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on February 11, 2012, 12:25:38 pm

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.  :fighting:
Title: Re: Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?
Post by: rdfcpete on February 11, 2012, 12:33:17 pm
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.
Title: Re: Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?
Post by: damoegan on February 11, 2012, 12:33:47 pm
For a 2.0? Nope, it takes a full 5L...
Title: Re: Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?
Post by: gazon69 on February 11, 2012, 04:57:21 pm
if your changing filter as well its nearer 5l pal. gsf sell it in 1ltr tubs
Title: Re: Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?
Post by: Starshaped on February 11, 2012, 05:13:23 pm
5 litre can of longlife 3 from dealers is about £45 or less if you ask nicely,just get that.
Title: Re: Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on February 11, 2012, 07:46:18 pm
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.
Title: Re: Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on February 12, 2012, 10:48:05 am
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.
Title: Re: Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?
Post by: Starshaped on February 12, 2012, 12:22:43 pm
Castrol edge was called Longlife 3 on the shelves of Halfords until about 2 years ago,they changed the name for the retail market.
Title: Re: Castrol Edge - Is 4 litres enough?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on February 12, 2012, 01:51:40 pm
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?