Oil...What to use in your TDI

[Viking]

Opieoils are very reliable. I use 'em.

 

[dErZ]

Has anyone used Halfords oil? reasonabley priced it obviously meets the 505.01 spec (has it rebranded?)

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...rumb_33958-31345-53252_parentcategoryrn_77307

I also noticed they are giving away a crappy screwdriver set with it

 

[allh2k]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=99774&highlight=halfords+oil+5w/40

use the search..

Dunno about the rebranding stuff.

 

[Viking]

Has anyone used Halfords oil? reasonabley priced it obviously meets the 505.01 spec (has it rebranded?)

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...rumb_33958-31345-53252_parentcategoryrn_77307

I also noticed they are giving away a crappy screwdriver set with it

Reasonably priced? £33 or so for a non branded oil from the worlds worst motor factors. You can buy Fuchs (quality stuff) for that price, and less if you know where to look. Admittedly you don't get the free pack of average screwdrivers worth a couple of quid, but I could live without that.

 

[asthpsw]

I understood it was made by Comma therefore not that bad is it ?

Paul

 

[Viking]

Well, it's as good as Comma oil which is adequate I suppose.

 

[G!zmond0]

For my cupra I used "UNIL" It's good price and great quality.Not a drop burned

 

[Markie68]

right im confused as to which oil.
I have a 1.9 Ibiza FR and needs a top up I have some Castrol Edge 5w-30 its Fully synthetic replaces SLX Longlife II
thanks Mark

 

[Viking]

Does it say "VW504.00 - 507.00" on the bottle? If so then that's fine. If not, then it's not fine.

 

[Markie68]

ye it does mate cheers

 

[ruimbt]

OIL Cupra TDI 160

Remember that SEAT also insist that the Ibiza Cupra TDI MUST have 506.01 in it. Very similar engines, same service intervals...you make up your own mind

it´s possible to put an VW 507.00 (5W30) oil in a Cupra with a BPX engine?

Thanks

 

[ruimbt]

OIL FOR cUPRA TDI 160

From the first post in this thread...

VW505.00

Basically for all of the older diesel (read non-PD) diesel engines:

1.6 & 1.9 D/TD/SDI/TDI90/TDI110 & 2.5TDI & 3.3TDI

VW505.01

For Diesel PD engines:

1.4TDI & 1.9PD's (115/130/150) & 2.0

VW506.01

As above but for variable service (extended range servicing).

it´s possible to put an VW 507.00 (5W30) oil in a Cupra with a BPX engine?

Thanks

 

[Viking]

it´s possible to put an VW 507.00 (5W30) oil in a Cupra with a BPX engine?

Thanks

Yes, VW507.00 replaced VW506.01 recently.

 

[ruimbt]

OIL FOR cUPRA TDI 160

Yes, VW507.00 replaced VW506.01 recently.

ok... thanks.... i thought that the new VW507.00 was only for engines with DPF, so the the VW507.00 is better than VW506.01?

 

[googies]

If i am right the higher grade oils are backward compatible, i.e. 507.00 can be used for anything below with exception of 505.01 requirements? Correct me if i am wrong.

 

[ruimbt]

Vw507.00

If i am right the higher grade oils are backward compatible, i.e. 507.00 can be used for anything below with exception of 505.01 requirements? Correct me if i am wrong.

i really don´t know, i thought that this specfication was only for DPF engines there so is the latest spec. i hope someone can clarify this issue. thanks

 

[Viking]

VW505.01 - 5w 40 and VW 506.01 - 0w 30 have both been replaced with the [backwards compatible] VW504 / 507 - 5w 30 spec.

All [VW and Audi] at least dealerships use the same oil for either service regime. There are a couple of exceptions (something like the V10 TDI and the RS range) which still have 506.01 or other specified.

 

[ruimbt]

Oil For Cupra Tdi 160

VW505.01 - 5w 40 and VW 506.01 - 0w 30 have both been replaced with the [backwards compatible] VW504 / 507 - 5w 30 spec.

All [VW and Audi] at least dealerships use the same oil for either service regime. There are a couple of exceptions (something like the V10 TDI and the RS range) which still have 506.01 or other specified.

Hello

you are right, the Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 VW507.00 are backwards compatible, so they say in
http://www.mobil.com/UK-English/Lub...l_1_ESP_Formula_5W-30.asp#SpecsApprovalsTitle

Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 has the following builder approvals:

BMW Longlife 04
Mercedes Benz MB-Approval 229.31/229.51
Volkswagen (Gasoline / Diesel) 504.00 / 507.00
Peugeot Citroen Automobiles E06-N3 / D06-N3


Also recommended for use in applications requiring

Volkswagen (Gasoline) 502 00 / 503 00 / 503 01
Volkswagen^ (Diesel) 505 00 / 506 00 / 506.01
^All VW engines with the exception of Unit-Injector / Pump-Duse TDI without Longlife Service and without DPF between 1999-2003 and R5/V10-TDi before model year 2006

 

[SpursMadDave]

Ok in laymans terms.... what oil should i be putting in my FR TDI?

I don't want to go to Halfrauds and get ripped off with total rubbish, so what should i get, how much and where from please...

 

[dErZ]

SMD, I was in the same prediciment tother day, I eventually went to https://secure.gsfcarparts.com/shop/ put in code 98092a 4L and you'll need another litre bottle which is 98092 1L

98092A FUCHS SUPERSYN PLUS 5W40 OIL 4L ALL PD VOLKSWAGEN ENGINES 24.95

The oil is 505.01 graded