Octavia Scout MkII 103TDI PD DPF
Have been running Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5w-40 since I started doing my own oil changes; 507.00 approved. Used to buy it from Supercheap but it has disappeared off their shelves and I cannot find ONE oil with the VW 507.00 designation at either Supercheap, Autobarn or Repco. The Shell website doesn't even list it any more
There is Shell Helix Extra ECT but it's not listed as 507.00 approval listed.
I ended up getting Castrol Edge FST with a big label 'DIESEL particulate filter suitable' and it's 0w-40 ('this product exceeds: API SN/CF, ACEA C3 ... approved for BMW Longlife-04 (diesel engines only)'. Surely I can use this without fear that I'm committing a grave error? Or should I at least go with 5w-30? This wasn't available in the same product - and I'm guessing 0w-40 would better suit Oz summer driving conditions anyway? Or am I again tempting fate???
Can anyone shed any light on the Shell dilemma ... or the 507.00 issue? I've scoured sites and threads but can't find a definitive answer. Giving me the sh*ts!! Why does it have to be so freaking hard?!
Have been running Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5w-40 since I started doing my own oil changes; 507.00 approved. Used to buy it from Supercheap but it has disappeared off their shelves and I cannot find ONE oil with the VW 507.00 designation at either Supercheap, Autobarn or Repco. The Shell website doesn't even list it any more

I ended up getting Castrol Edge FST with a big label 'DIESEL particulate filter suitable' and it's 0w-40 ('this product exceeds: API SN/CF, ACEA C3 ... approved for BMW Longlife-04 (diesel engines only)'. Surely I can use this without fear that I'm committing a grave error? Or should I at least go with 5w-30? This wasn't available in the same product - and I'm guessing 0w-40 would better suit Oz summer driving conditions anyway? Or am I again tempting fate???
Can anyone shed any light on the Shell dilemma ... or the 507.00 issue? I've scoured sites and threads but can't find a definitive answer. Giving me the sh*ts!! Why does it have to be so freaking hard?!

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