Details are here:
http://www.tds.castr...390_2007_03.pdf
http://www.castrol.c...ntentId=7061122
Extract:
Benefits for your customers
Castrol SLX Professional Powerflow Longlife III was jointly engineered by Volkswagen and Castrol to ensure that VW engines maintain their excellent performance
Specially designed to sustain fuel economy and emission levels, and maintain engine protection and performance.
This engine oil meets and exceeds the superior engine technology demands of Volkswagen– outperforming VW’s most demanding wear tests by an extraordinary 70%
Majority of all new VW cars are first-filled with Castrol SLX Professional Powerflow Longlife III
Developed using Castrol’s unique Clean Performance Technology™, ensures a low level of emissions and produces up to 50% less ash deposits compared to other fully-synthetic engine oils, helping to keep the factory-fitted diesel particulate filter clean and functioning efficiently
Fully-synthetic 5W-30 formulation is specifically designed for Volkswagen TSI and TDI engine technology, so is tailor made for Volkswagen cars.
I have heard you can get a 20L drum from repco for about $260 ($13 per litre)
I asked VW and they want $91 for 5L.
Though gonna do some homework today for a good price.