bradw Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 As per title; which is the best bet? I'm more interested in keeping my car running trouble free than skimping on cheapo oil and killing my engine tho.. ?? Any advice appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Depen on your service plan -you on AVS or fixed term service? Typically you will need the longlife oil, I think made by shell. I think it is 00-W30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradw Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 It's for top ups in between services.. it's not too bad, but I'd rather keep tabs on it, and not run too low. Was advised by CRS (specialists) to avoid the longlife stuff. It (oil) was changed at 78kmiles (80k service) along with timing belt etc.. Was previously on LL schedule via Stealers before I had it. Was looking in Halfrauds and saw the various TDi specific oils.. that's what got me wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Just look in your handbook for the right VAG Spec.. They have just updated some spec's though, so it might be best to pop into your local dealer.... Here's a list of most of the spec's and what they're for, courtesy of Oilman [ QUOTE ] Here are the VW Specs and explanations: Volkswagen Group Oil Specifications and their Applications VW 500.00 This is an “old” oil specification and is applicable to engines built before model year 2000 (up to August 1999) Viscosity ratings: SAE 5w-40, 10w-40 or 20w-40 This oil can be used in all petrol and some diesel engines, apart from those referred to under other specifications. VW 501.01 This is another “old” oil specification with exactly the same application as VW 500.00. Viscosity ratings: SAE 10w-40, 15w-40 or 20w-40 VW 502.00 This oil can only be used in petrol engines and is recommended for those which are subject to arduous conditions. It must not be used for any engines with variable service intervals or any which are referred to under other specifications. Viscosity ratings: SAE 0w-40, 5w-40 or 10w-40 VW 503.00 This is a relatively new oil specification for petrol engines with variable service intervals. It includes the AUDI S4, but not the RS4, or the TT and S3 with outputs of more than 180bhp. Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30 VW 503.01 A new oil specification specifically for the RS4, and the TT and S3 with outputs of more than 180bhp, Passat W8 and Phaeton W12. Viscosity rating: 0w-30 VW 505.00 For all diesel engines prior to model year 2000 (August 1999) Viscosity rating: 0w-40, 5w-40 or 10w-40 VW 505.01 For all diesel engines with unit injectors (Pumpe-Duse or PD) without variable service intervals. Viscosity rating: SAE 5w-40 VW 506.00 For all diesel engines except those with unit injectors, with variable service intervals. Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30 VW 506.01 For all diesel engines, including those with unit injectors, with variable service intervals. Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30 Hope this helps! [/ QUOTE ] I can't understand the 'don't use longlife oil' comment either!! Why not?! The whole point of it is it lasts longer and mantains it's lubricating properties BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradw Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 thanks.. that quite a list! as for the LL comment: think it was along the lines of that it wasnt really much good towards the end of its life (15-20k) and better to service with 'normal' VAG grade every 10k. Thanks for the list though, now have to decipher where mine fits in exactly.. It's a W plate, but no idea if engine built Pre Sep 1999 ?? I suppose dealer can tell me via VIN number? ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 For variable service it's VW503.00 and for fixed it's VW503.01 You'll find data on approved oils here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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