2.7 TDI Fluid costs

[LR1953]

Friends, I have a newly-acquired D4, 2.7 TDI, coming up to 160k km. Searching for the correct spec engine oil I arrived at Fuchs (Oz company) Titan GT1 C1 5W30. Surprised at the cost though - $113.50 per 5 litres. And of course 5 litres isn't quite enough so I had to buy 2.
Similarly, correct spec power steering fluid, Penrite PAS fluid Semi Synthetic, set me back $50.80 for 1 litre. Are these prices in accord with general experience?
TIA, Rob S

[incisor]

at those klms i would be using 5w-40. i use penrite so dont know if Fuchs have one...

the oil specs for AU products vary from the SA specs although the climate seems very similar. au spec is 5w-30 and SA spec is 5w-40 i am reliably informed...

timing belts been done ?

[loanrangie]

Yes use 5w40 as inc said and check if the belts have been done,I would also change the oil pump even though it's not a problem in the D4 but the latest version will improve oil pressure.

[SeanC]

I'm not sure if the oil specs are the same for the 2.7 D3 and D4.
MR Automotive used Valvoline Synpower FE 5W30 when I had my vehicle serviced there.
I buy 20l drums when they are on special. Supercheap have it on special for $232.99 for 20 litres at the moment.

[loanrangie]

Penrite HP5 5w40 comes in a 6L bottle for around $100 or less, you need 5.7L so a 6 or 7ltr bottle is ideal.

[DiscoJeffster]

Penrite HP5 5w40 comes in a 6L bottle for around $100 or less, you need 5.7L so a 6 or 7ltr bottle is ideal.

Look for a special at supercheap and buy a couple. I can normally snag it for around $60-70. Which reminds me, oil change this weekend. Currently doing 10,000km a quarter 🫨

[BradC]

I buy at Repco once a year at the Easter 30% sale. Generally 20L for ~$190 HPR5.