Oil...What to use in your TDI

[oilman]

Whoever told you that was wrong. Oils are fine to mix and most engines are fine running on a variety of grades.

We're the best place for PD oils, you get the members prices and if you use the code BHFREE, there is free shipping until next sunday.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-751-vw-50501-oil.aspx

Cheers

Tim

 

[RLyons]

Good info in this thread!

I am looking to buy a tdi 150 which has had vw 505.00 in it for 3 years over 15k. It has been changed twice in that time and is due a service now. Do you think this will have caused damage to the engine?

ps - it was 5/30 oil.

 

[oilman]

Without pulling the top apart and having a look at the cam etc you wont know. Do you know what the exact oil was?

I currently run a non PD approved oil in my Cupra TDi 150 but that is only becuase I know what the oil is made from and it is more than upto the job

Cheers

Guy.

 

[RLyons]

I know you can say for certain - but what do you rekon? As a non-expert I would have thought vw 505.00 is close enough to .01?

 

[oilman]

VW505.00 is a very broad spec. Its very easy to pass so some quality oils carry it as its a no brainer, others struggle to meet it but do. I would really need to know what oil it was using.

Cheers

Guy

 

[RLyons]

Is it possible that some 505.00 would be ok? Its put me off buying the car to be honest!

Its VW brand stuff if that means anything? I can find out more info if that will help?

Really appreciate the help oilman!

Sorry - I've just seen how bad my spelling and typing has been in this thread! I've been reading and typing on my blackberry. Oilman - I will find out the spec of the oil and would be great if you could advise!

 

[oilman]

Its probably fine, but I just dont know. The difference with a VW505.01 oil is two things, firstly its antiwear to protect the cam lobe that drives the unit, and then also they have very strong viscosity index improvers to deal the pressures put on it by the oil pump.

Cheers

Guy

 

[RLyons]

Right, I've spoken to the performance garage who serviced the car - they seem confident the oil they used is fine. This is what they could tell me about the oil:

Genuine VW 505.00 5/30

API spec - SM/CF

ACEA A3/B4

Does that mean anything to you Guy?

 

[oilman]

It may well be just fine, but none of those specs are either VW 505.01 or 507.00 a performance garage should know better.

Cheers

Guy

 

[RLyons]

Ok, thanks for the help. I can't decide what to do, apart for the oil situation its a minter and has been serviced less than every 9k, whic means at least the oil has always been kept fresh. What would you do?

 

[oilman]

Up to you mate, does it come with a warranty?

Cheers

Guy

 

[RLyons]

3month warranty...just enquired about an extended warranty from warranty direct - £400!!

Surely the oil can't have caused a huge amount of damage?

 

[oilman]

Go for it, then get some pd spec oil in there asap.

Cheers

Guy

 

[PLuKE]

My car is due for its oil change.

I have heard that some oils for the PD engine can run quieter than others.

What oil would you recommend, I do some sort runs sometimes but i do sometimes drive the car hard, but once engine is up to temp.

Thanks

 

[oilman]

Hi

You need an oil that meets the VW507.00 spec.

507.00 - http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-754-vw-50700-oil.aspx

They are all good oils, so make your decision based on any brand/price preference you have. 507.00 oils are backwards compatible as an alternative to the VW505.01 PD oils. As the PD oils are generally a little thicker than the 507.00 oils, engines are likely to be a little quieter, but if the car has a diesel particulate filter, it needs a 507.00 oil.

Cheers

Tim

 

[PLuKE]

Hi.

Ok thanks, Not sure if it has a particulate filter. Its a PD130 engine.

So i will need the 505.01?

Luke

 

[oilman]

Hi Luke

If you're not sure if it has a DPF or not, go for the 507.00 spec oils as they are fine in the DPF and non-DPF engines. The DPFs can be blocked using a 505.01 oil and that's an expensive repair.

Cheers

Tim

 

[RLyons]

Hi again Guy!

I've now laid down a deposit on a 50 thousand miler and the dealer has offered to service the car with whatever oil I like (at my cost). I know it needs to be 505.01, but any particular brand / viscosity?

My main driving will be commuting on a roads then on motorways about 35miles each way. Obviously engine longevity comes first but I would also like a smooth engine and quieter running!

Thanks!

 

[oilman]

Hi

Here are our 505.01 oils

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-751-vw-50501-oil.aspx

They're all decent oils, but as the Motul and Castrol are on really good deals at the moment, I'd go for one of those.

Cheers

Tim

 

[RLyons]

I'm thinking semi synthetic 5w30? Would that be best for the winter months or is 10w40 best?