Mannol Oil

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Thu 6 Oct 2016 00:49
Mannol Oil - A3 A4

Looking for oil for my VAG PD, I came across Mannol PD oil retailing at £22 for 5 litres. Whilst I wouldn't purchase such an unknown for a PD, preferring to stick with a recognised brand, I just wondered if anyone has used it.

Its claimed to be German and the website looks professional with a good look up facility.

mannol.de/en/

Edited by A3 A4 on 06/10/2016 at 00:51

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Thu 6 Oct 2016 01:34
Mannol Oil - Wackyracer

I've never heard of this brand of oil or of the parent company.

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Thu 6 Oct 2016 16:37
Mannol Oil - galileo

I've never heard of this brand of oil or of the parent company.

Companies House search shows a PLC with one Lithuanian Director, three other Lithuanians who have resigned at various times since 2013, registered office address has changed five times since 2013.

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Thu 6 Oct 2016 17:23
Mannol Oil - Brit_in_Germany

Why would a German company be registered at Companies House? The company is SCT-Vertriebs GmbH and Mannol is their brand.

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Thu 6 Oct 2016 19:40
Mannol Oil - Ian D
Nobody had heard of that brand so best avoided, you wouldn't put an unknown oil filter on your car or unknown other parts so avoid!
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Thu 6 Oct 2016 20:27
Mannol Oil - Galaxy

I guess that, at the end of the day, you would need to look at the oil's specification and see what standards it meets. If it's been tested and meets the recognised international standards then it should be fine.

Don't forget, oil isn't made, it comes out of the ground!

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Thu 6 Oct 2016 20:39
Mannol Oil - Wackyracer

There is every chance is it a half decent product but, it just appears to be an unknown brand here in the UK. A quick search on youtube shows the company to appear as a large concern and many videos of the oil being sold in Russia.

If the oil is 'Approved' by VW it should be fine, I know there is a website for Mercedes that lists all oil's that are approved by them for use in their vehicles. Maybe VW has a list somewhere?

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Mon 23 Jan 2017 20:38
Mannol Oil - EddieB

Used their 5w-30 oil in several cars.Great oil at a good price.Never had any problems with it.

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Tue 24 Jan 2017 09:44
Mannol Oil - KenC

For peace of mind I would buy VW QUANTUM, PD oil

( most likely 505.01) and change it annually regardless or earlier if

you are a high mileage driver, buy an original oil filter from VW

You can buy VW PD oil on a well know website delivered for around £17/18

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