ger040 2 Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Called to my local vw dealer to buy my usual synta oil for the g60 only to be told its NLA They ordered it for me through TPS - but that is only while stocks last Pity because my car has had it its entire life they sell 5-40 as a replacement but they agree that its to thin for an old engine like mine The parts guy was surprised as it still sold well today was cheap as well which is unusual for anything vw - they charge me £17.00 all in for 5 litres Edited November 9, 2020 by ger040 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted November 9, 2020 They (Quantum) still seem to make at least 3 semi-synths conforming to VW 501.01/505.00 at 10w-40 https://quantum-oils.com/index.php/en/products/lubricants-cars#VENTUS Maybe one of those would be a suitable replacement? I've been using Liqui-Moly 10w40 recently from my local German car specialist, an seems to be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted November 9, 2020 Good link Fendervg. Oils is always a funny one - i generally see if the oil conforms to 510.01/505.00. Used fully synthetic in mine on the last service but tbh its not really been run as its still sorned so only goes around my dads estate. Also used Mannol recently in the Audi which had pretty good reviews. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ger040 2 Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, fendervg said: They (Quantum) still seem to make at least 3 semi-synths conforming to VW 501.01/505.00 at 10w-40 https://quantum-oils.com/index.php/en/products/lubricants-cars#VENTUS Maybe one of those would be a suitable replacement? I've been using Liqui-Moly 10w40 recently from my local German car specialist, an seems to be fine. Did not know quantum made other oils - i actually thought vw owned quantum tbh. - years ago the name was everywhere at dealerships i have never seen the quantum name on any other oils bar vw i have learned something new today thanks fendervg Edited November 9, 2020 by ger040 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ger040 2 Posted November 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, fla said: Good link Fendervg. Oils is always a funny one - i generally see if the oil conforms to 510.01/505.00. Used fully synthetic in mine on the last service but tbh its not really been run as its still sorned so only goes around my dads estate. Also used Mannol recently in the Audi which had pretty good reviews. Driving around yours dads estate - is he a lord or something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted November 9, 2020 Sounds grand doesn't it! No, its just a private housing estate and dad probably has the smallest house there too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ger040 2 Posted November 9, 2020 53 minutes ago, fla said: Sounds grand doesn't it! No, its just a private housing estate and dad probably has the smallest house there too! nice one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande GTi 11 Posted November 11, 2020 Hi There mate I work within the TPS Network, and 10W40 isn't going any where any time soon. So perhaps try a TPS Centre 🙂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted November 11, 2020 45 minutes ago, Grande GTi said: Hi There mate I work within the TPS Network, and 10W40 isn't going any where any time soon. So perhaps try a TPS Centre 🙂 Good to hear - it's probably just that VAG have decided to stop stocking it as the owners that would be looking for it will only annoy them with queries for obsolete parts and obscure ETKA lookups! It think the Quantum Silver has gone through a few name changes anyway, but 10w40 will always be in demand for a long time to come. Pity we don't have TPS here in Ireland. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande GTi 11 Posted November 11, 2020 21 minutes ago, fendervg said: Good to hear - it's probably just that VAG have decided to stop stocking it as the owners that would be looking for it will only annoy them with queries for obsolete parts and obscure ETKA lookups! It think the Quantum Silver has gone through a few name changes anyway, but 10w40 will always be in demand for a long time to come. Pity we don't have TPS here in Ireland. Not to sure whether this helps or not but.. TPS Northern Ireland Website Directions Save 4.367 Google reviews Auto parts store in Northern Ireland Address: unit d, 9 Michelin Rd, Mallusk, Newtownabbey BT36 4PT Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM Phone: 028 9084 5080 Province: Ulster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted November 11, 2020 Yeah VW just sell Castrol Edge now. Makes it easier to purchase elsewhere much cheaper, as the Synta Silver was actually a very good price from VW. I've moved to Fuchs Titan pro race 10w50 now anyway though it is much more expensive, but a modern fully synthetic oil will be much better for our old and well worn in engines I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
