Castrol Edge Professional C1 5W-30 in FR TFSI?

densil

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Feb 22, 2007
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I have just tried saving myself a few quid by buying some castrol edge top up oil for my FR TFSI. It is 5W-30 and appears to be fully synthetic but it doesnt have the correct VW certification on the back and it has C1 written before 5W-30. Does anyone know whether this will be ok for my vehicle or is it best not to take the chance?

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TimSawf

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Jun 26, 2011
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It may be okay to top up as it is synthetic and 5w-30, although it is not the correct oil. It sounds like it conforms to ACEA C1 standard whereas the correct Castrol Edge 5w-30 is C3.
Certainly wouldn't use it for an oil change.
 
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