15th April 2011, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian
Castrol Edge is not a good choice. while it meets the VAG standard it is not as good as Quantum. it's also dearer. the aluminium is a tad more of a worry. if it where me I would whip of the sump and check the oil pump filter. flush and change my oil.
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Hey Mike - Quantum and Edge are both made by Castrol. Quantum is the trade name for Castrol's oil...Edge is the retail brand but effectively they are the same. Castrol Edge replaced the previous Castrol SLX range but they are all in all the same specifications and blended from the same plants...just different names so wouldn't worry about one being better than the other. Agree that retail prices (Edge) is more expensive...but it is much harder to get hold of Quantum as a normal consumer and is usually only sold to franchised and independent workshops.
Oli
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