VW Genuine Quantum Longlife 5W-30 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil 5 Litres

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Both are fully synthetic as far as i know, which is the big requirement for the 1.8T engine, as such i was wondering if i would benefit by using the LongLife III oil on the fixed schedule - or would this just be overcomplicating things for no real gains? Prolonging the life of these components reduces running costs, minimises emissions and protects the environment Prompted by a discussion here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... about the cost of an oil service, I was wondering what your collective opinion is with regards the choice of oil for a performance Audi.

A premium, high-performance, low-ash engine oil for petrol and diesel engines; specially developed for long-life service intervals and vehicles with diesel particulate fillters.A premium high-performance low-ash engine oil developed for petrol and diesel engines, especially developed for long-life service intervals and vehicles with diesel particulate filters. Designed for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Manufactured using Quantum QFX® technology. Suitable for use in any vehicle where ACEA C3 is the requirement. Should Only be used in diesel engines running on low-sulphur fuel. However, i got to thinking that if it is intended for long life use, surely the LongLife III 5w30 must be of a higher quality and durability than the Platinum? The vRS is due an oil change soon. Last year my mechanic used Comma 5w30 "Profile" fully synth in it, its done about 6,000miles since and has been running without any issue. As an aside i was chatting with my mechanic other day and mentioned that i was looking at VW's Quantum Oil. He responded by telling me that Quantum oil is of a poor quality and that id be better off using the Comma again - Wondered if anyone had any thoughts on this, as nearly everyone on here, UKMKIV's etc seem to unanimously recommend Quantum oil :S

QFX provides significant performance benefits compared to conventional oils. These benefits include the highest performance for the entire oil drain period, improved fuel economy, Quantum LongLife III 5W-30 is suitable for gasoline and diesel vehicles where Volkswagen performance specifications 504.00 and 507.00 are required Quantum LongLife III 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil is formulated to keep engines and exhaust after-treatment devices,especially diesel particulate filters, free from depositsACEA C3 is the requirement. It should only be used in diesel engines running on low sulphur fuel. Quantum Longlife III 5W-30 will mix with other oil but to reduced wear and easier cold starts even at very low temperatures. Quantum Longlife III 5W-30 satisfies the requirements of vehicles fitted with exhaust gas aftertreatment devices such as SCR and DPF.