Hi all,
My S3 is on the variable service program and I have always put Castrol SLX in it.
However, I went to Halfords last night and they've stopped selling it - instead we have SLX LongTec.
A quick read of the back of the bottle said that it is suitable for VW 502.00 and 503.01, so I bought it.
However, when I later looked in the manual, I saw that although I should be using 503.01, the 502.00 is only for engines on the fixed program.
I just went on the Castrol website and now I see that this SLX LongTec is for fixed servicing. There is still a page for the old style SLX that I know and love too.
So I phoned the dealer, and although they use Mobil 1, they said that the LongTec should be suitable for variable servicing.
Are you still with me? I don't think I am!
Anyway, before I throw this lot in the car, can anyone tell me whether it is safe to do so or not? Do they really have one oil to do both now?
Cheers,
Dave
My S3 is on the variable service program and I have always put Castrol SLX in it.
However, I went to Halfords last night and they've stopped selling it - instead we have SLX LongTec.
A quick read of the back of the bottle said that it is suitable for VW 502.00 and 503.01, so I bought it.
However, when I later looked in the manual, I saw that although I should be using 503.01, the 502.00 is only for engines on the fixed program.
I just went on the Castrol website and now I see that this SLX LongTec is for fixed servicing. There is still a page for the old style SLX that I know and love too.
So I phoned the dealer, and although they use Mobil 1, they said that the LongTec should be suitable for variable servicing.
Are you still with me? I don't think I am!
Anyway, before I throw this lot in the car, can anyone tell me whether it is safe to do so or not? Do they really have one oil to do both now?
Cheers,
Dave