Is Quantum oil made by Castrol?

Is Quantum oil made by Castrol?

Equally as good as each other, we only use Quantum which i believe at some point was made by Castrol but is now made by Fuchs.

What is Quantum oil?

Quantum Synta 10W-40 is a semi-synthetic engine oil formulated for use in both petrol and diesel engines. It uses modern additives and a combination of high performance base oils to provide outstanding performance.

Which 5w30 synthetic oil is best?

The following are some of the industry’s best 5w30 motor oils:

  1. AmazonBasics High Mileage Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
  2. Castrol 03057 GTX MAGNATEC 5W-30.
  3. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
  4. Royal Purple 51530 High-Performance Motor Oil 5W-30.
  5. Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil.

What is 5w30 oil used for?

5W-30 oil is primarily a winter viscosity grade motor oil. While it does perform adequately at a higher temperature, its best use is for people who drive in cold temperature regions. Due to its lower viscosity, it’s typically recommended for petrol vehicles or a light-duty diesel engine.

Who makes quantum oil?

Fuchs
Genuine 5L Litre Quantum Platinum 5W-40 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil ZGB115QLB01521 This is the new stock made by Fuchs for Quantum. This is the same oil used by many VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda dealerships.

What oil do Audi dealers use?

Audi recommends Castrol® EDGE® Professional engine oil. To be sure that you are using an approved oil, check the container label, which should carry the specification, or see your authorized Audi Dealer, who will have approved oil in stock and available for purchase.

How long does 5W-30 full synthetic oil last?

So, how long does synthetic oil last? On average, synthetic oil lasts about 6 months to 1 year or 7,500-10,000 miles before needing replacement. However, this is only an approximation and is subject to change based on several factors such as oil brand, age of the vehicle, and driving conditions.

Why is 5W-30 oil so popular?

Why is 5w30 oil so common? 5w30 oil is one of the most commonly used motor oils because it is suitable for a wide variety of vehicles and engine types. 5w30’s viscosity range means it can lubricate, seal, and protect an engine’s internal components in a range of climate conditions.

What oil is VW 507 00?

With the introduction of new emission limits for passenger cars in 2005 requiring the fitment of exhaust gas after- treatment devices, Volkswagen have upgraded their LongLife specifications to 504 00 for petrol and 507 00 for diesel. LongLife oils meeting 504 00/507 00 are now SAE 5W-30 viscosity.

How long does 5W-30 oil last?

Answer: If your car uses conventional motor oil, such as 5W30 or 10W30, we recommend changing the oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months. If your car uses synthetic oil, we recommend an oil change every 5,000 miles or 6 months. You can push that to 6,000 or 6,500 miles if you almost always drive on the highway.

What is the difference between VW 505 and 507?

If the TDI diesel vehicle that was requiring the VW 506 01 oil spec is without a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) exhaust system, the VW 505 01 oil is recommended. If the TDI engine is equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) exhaust system, then a VW 507 00 oil spec should be used.