What oil?

[Robbo73]

Still learing what feeds the performance Seats the best- is there a particular brand/type of oil I should consider to top up the Cupra with?

Thanks,
iain

 

[stevesulsh]

I use Castrol Edge " thanks for reminding me I need to buy another bottle"

 

[Maximus2000uk]

A little bit of useful knowledge on this issue.

I am having my car serviced in 20 days time and have an oil issue with my FR - it simply uses too much irrespective of driving style. So, I mentioned this to my dealer and we had the following dialogue

Me: My car is using a lot of oil on a monthly basis so perhaps its something you can address when the car is serviced.
Dealer: What type of oil are you buying?
M: Well I looked in the manual and I buy one of the four suggestions, VW501/502, etc
D: Ok but which brand?
M: Either Castrol GTX, or Mobil I think
D: Well you should be aware that you must use the correct oil supplier for your car - it should say it in detail in the manual or the filler-cap.
M: Oh, and if I dont?
D: If you dont, then should your car suffer any issues which can be directly related to the type of oil, e.g. engine component issues, the warranty will not cover you
M: Right, thats stupid.
D: I agree, but its the guidelines we have to follow.

The above is a true conversation - I decided to type it out when on the phone so I had record of it. Its shocking, and I will think twice before buying any other brand of oil.

M

 

[DanGB]

The above is total shite as it it conforms to the correct VW standards then its fine. They obviously wouldnt be able to tell what oil your using anyway.

I use the Halfords Fully synthetic 5W30 for VW/Audi which conforms to VW505/507 and exceeds all previous standards.

 

[Maximus2000uk]

That was what I said to the chap, but it made me contemplate having a thorough read through the manual.

 

[rllmuk]

My FR also uses a lot of oil, has done since new. I have to put near enough 1ltr in half way between each service (5w30 Castrol Edge) but I often put that down to the fact the garage don't seem to fill her up, as it were.

This may just be the TFSI though, as I never had to do this in my old LCR.

 

[DanGB]

Yes The TFSI, is very oil hungry.

 

[Milan_1]

I am using Motul 300V 5w-40 and my car has zero oil consumption for the last 9.000km.

 

[Robbo73]

thanks for your feedback-was going to ask the dealership what they recommend to use but will check the manual anyway.

Cheers,
Iain

 

[CupraLee K1]

I use Quantum Longlife III 5W-30

Can pick it up from any Trade Part Specialists - Clicky for Webpage

 

[Kasetti]

I have driven a Seat Leon Cupra since July 1st 2009. I had the Repsol oil within replaced at 2000km mark with Castrol Edge 0W-30. Before the oil change the engine had consumed about half a litre of oil. I'm now at 16000km (10000miles) mark and no oil has been consumed at all since the 2000km oil change.

You might wonder why did I change the oil at so low mileage. I thought it would cleanse the engine from all the little bits and pieces of shite from the factory. I know a lot of people in Finland who have their 2.0FSi or TFSi consuming oil 1l/1000km rate. Mine does not. Whew.

 

[Robbo73]

Thanks for thoughts. I ended up speaking to the dealer I bought the car from and was recommended 10W 40 oil for the Cupra(says vw505 on the back). Bought some Mobil on Saturday. I'm sure it will do the trick.

 

[demey]

Motul Specific 504 00-507 00 5W-30