Oil capacity and info......

H15DTL

H15DTL
May 28, 2013
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Hi guys got a 54 reg leon FR TDI pd150' was just wondering if anyone knew the oil capacity for this engine as it needs an oil change and I miss placed my owners manual, also is it best to use 5W40 fully synthetic oil in these?.

Any advice is appreciated

Cheers:)
 

Muttley

Catch that diesel!
Mar 17, 2006
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Like all the 1.9 TDI's it need 4.3 litres from empty.

The Leon Lubricants thread in the FAQ tells all about oil types: You need oil suitable for a PD engine, so it must conform to 505.01 as a minimum (NOT 505.00), or, better, 507.00 Most of these are 5w40, but it isn't the viscosity that matters so much as the VW spec, which is often hidden in the small print on the side of the container. Oil spec is important on PD engines, so make sure to get the right one.

There's a list here, and forum sponsor Opie Oils gives lots of info as well, but googling for VW oil specs should give you plenty of info
 

H15DTL

H15DTL
May 28, 2013
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That's great, nice one plenty of info there! I best go shopping then
Cheers for that!!
 

H15DTL

H15DTL
May 28, 2013
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Well that's me been shopping..., 5 liters of QUANTUM PLATINUM 5w/40 and oil filter from TPS £28... For Decent parts didn't think that was bad!!
Treated it to a engine flush and a set of rear discs and pads to.... Why not it's nearly Christmas lol