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[Diesel_vert]

From what I recall 504 adds the massive anti sheer properties PD mechanical cam injection requires in the older TDI's and 507 the almost zero ash levels to slow DPF clogging. I use Penrite as the bottle is black and it looks tough.

TDI engines without PD or CR only requires 505.00

PD TDI and CR TDI engines require either 505.01 or 506.01, depending on the vehicle and service regime.

507.00 is required for any TDI engine with a DPF, as 507.00 is a reduced-SAPS lubricant (it is not an ash-free lubricant).

507.00 also supersedes all previous oil standards, so it can be used where 505.00, 505.01 or 506.01 is specified (except for certain R5 TDI and V10 TDI engines).

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Like the majority of Volkswagen's oil standards, 504.00/507.00 is a dual specification, which consists of a petrol spec (504.00) and a diesel spec (507.00) and is only allowed to be released onto the market as a dual-rated lubricant. VW won't approve any product unless it meets both specs.

[kahle81]

For anyone that is interested, Supercheap have a special at the moment on Valvoline 504/507 oil for $50.

Valvoline Synpower XL-III Engine Oil - 5W-30 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia

[nat225]

For anyone that is interested, Supercheap have a special at the moment on Valvoline 504/507 oil for $50.

Valvoline Synpower XL-III Engine Oil - 5W-30 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia

But 'suitable' and 'approved' are not the same

When they do penrite 'approved' one on special it sells for $60-$65 after discount.

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[Guest001]

Personally I wouldn't touch it without the correct word on the label

Anyway I use only Enviro+ even when serviced at a dealers.

I always provide my own.

$69 against the dealers $118 for Castrol is a win win.

[Umai Naa!!]

One of the new Valvoline oils is apparently approved.

Previously, they used to recommend an oil that was so far from spec, that it was ridiculous.

[kahle81]

But 'suitable' and 'approved' are not the same

When they do penrite 'approved' one on special it sells for $60-$65 after discount.

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I thought the XL-III was an approved oil as per below?

Volkswagen Oil Standard 504.00 / 507.00 Approved Oils | my-gti.com

[brad]

I thought the XL-III was an approved oil as per below?

Volkswagen Oil Standard 504.00 / 507.00 Approved Oils | my-gti.com

It's what my dealer used when I was still going there.

Valvoline site is ambiguous as it uses the term "Approvals / Performance levels"

[Diesel_vert]

I thought the XL-III was an approved oil as per below?

Volkswagen Oil Standard 504.00 / 507.00 Approved Oils | my-gti.com

Yes, it is approved.

[BrashDaniels]

I just had one of our Fabias serviced and the dealer used the Valvoline Synpower XL 3 it was on the docket and when I spoke to the mechanic he said that and the Castrol Edge are effectively identical in spec . They used Castrol Edge on my Fabia when I serviced it before

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[kaanage]

I just posted about the Valvoline in a separate thread - it's on the Erwin listing for 504/507 approved oils

[Amalgam]

Shell Helix Ultra Extra Engine Oil - 5W-30, 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia

Shell Helix Ultra Extra $57.49

[Guest001]

Thats a good price I paid about $65 for Penrite Enviro +

[Brendan_A]

Thats a good price I paid about $65 for Penrite Enviro +

Repco have it on a catalogue sale for $59.99 atm. Bought myself a few bottles.

[Guest001]

Repco have it on a catalogue sale for $59.99 atm. Bought myself a few bottles.

Yeah noticed that but I have 3 cans so dont need it for 18 months and they will have it cheap again

[brad]

Join the Repco VIP Club. Occasionally they have 30% off sales which include lubricants. Can safe some dosh there.