Originally Posted By: wemay
How is MB 229.5 relevant in a vehicle that req's VW cert? Not arguing that GC or M1 are poor oils, not at all, but by having the viewpoint that Edge 5w40 shouldnt be used because it lacks another OEM's spec is indirectly stating that the specs it does meet are not good enough even if intended for the specific application.
All assuming the VW Cert is met by the 5w40.
Nice catch. I didn't clue in that the referred to certification was a Mercedes spec,not vw.
That's what I get for skimming.
K. So enough conjecture here. Does castrol 5w-40 meet the corresponding vw spec or not.
If it does then obviously it's a viable option for use,however I am referring to actual certification,not the term "suitable for" or "meets or exceeds."
When I was looking at euro spec oils last year most were 0w-40 grades,the actual certified ones anyway.
The only 5w-40 euro oil that I came across that was certified(iirc) was PU.
How is MB 229.5 relevant in a vehicle that req's VW cert? Not arguing that GC or M1 are poor oils, not at all, but by having the viewpoint that Edge 5w40 shouldnt be used because it lacks another OEM's spec is indirectly stating that the specs it does meet are not good enough even if intended for the specific application.
All assuming the VW Cert is met by the 5w40.
Nice catch. I didn't clue in that the referred to certification was a Mercedes spec,not vw.
That's what I get for skimming.
K. So enough conjecture here. Does castrol 5w-40 meet the corresponding vw spec or not.
If it does then obviously it's a viable option for use,however I am referring to actual certification,not the term "suitable for" or "meets or exceeds."
When I was looking at euro spec oils last year most were 0w-40 grades,the actual certified ones anyway.
The only 5w-40 euro oil that I came across that was certified(iirc) was PU.