Hi, I've done some extensive searches for the correct engine oil I should be using for my first oil change since I've had the car, lots of conflicting info out there :(, can anyone confirm if "Mannol Premium 5W30 Engine Oil Fully Synthetic Longlife Dexos2 C3 Low Saps" will fit the bill?

 

Thank you

Hello Geraint,

My first port of call would be to consult the owners handbook. If  the recommended grade is indeed 5w/30 then I’ve used Quantum Longlife 3 (VAG recommended) to good effect for years. Although ‘Longlife’, I change it annually at around 7k covered. Perhaps an overkill, but…

I buy this at most competitive price from reliable suppliers on EBay. 
I’m not saying there is anything wrong with Mannol with the correct specification - it just boils down to a personal choice. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi Gareth, thanks for the reply. I overlooked the "504/507" spec in my original post, I've now bought 40 litres of Mannol 5W-30 Engine Oil Fully Synthetic Longlife C3 VW 504 / 507 approved. Works out at less than 20 quid a gallon and it's also suitable for my 2015 Kia Rio 3, which is awesome. I'm reluctant to pay 50 quid a gallon for oil which I suppose makes me a skinflint, but I can live with that 🙂