Shell Helix 5W-40 OIL

[Neel-Cupra]

Been to monster Motorsport on friday to have the winter mega service done on the car, was a bargain price for it also got the coolant changed as it was a messy pink colour but i noticed that the oil grade for the shell helix ultra 5-40w but if ive heard correctly isnt the oil grade ment to be 5-30w or is there no problem using either or does it have the correct grade in it now?

 

[dazjb69]

SEAT dealers would tell you 5w 40 Quantum Platinum fully synthetic (which is a volkswagen owned company), I would think any good 5w fully synthetic oil would be okay as the weather as it is now is about as 'extreme' as Britain gets!!

 

[Bedlam]

According to the Manufacturer Data Sheet Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 meets
VW Spec's 502.00, 505.00 and 503.01.

The recommended VW Spec's to be met for a TFSI engine are 504 & 507 according to
various lubricant manufacturers.

Just passing on the info. as I am no expert.

Castrol Edge 5W-30, Gulf GVX 5W-30, Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30, etc. meet VW 504 and 507
spec.