"Running In oil" and normal oil.

[gregozedobe]

And yes R5 without DPF can use VW505.01 Here is page from my manual.

That's interesting, so we now need to know which year our R5 motor is before deciding what oil to put in In my owner's manual (which came with a MY2007 transporter) it definitely stated that only VW 506.01 is suitable for an R5 without DPF, regardless of servicing regime.

This is very confusing, even for people like you and me who try to figure out what is right for our vehicles. The average owner (and some dealer staff) has no hope of getting it right every time !

[Transporter]

That's interesting, so we now need to know which year our R5 motor is before deciding what oil to put in In my owner's manual (which came with a MY2007 transporter) it definitely stated that only VW 506.01 is suitable for an R5 without DPF, regardless of servicing regime.

This is very confusing, even for people like you and me who try to figure out what is right for our vehicles. The average owner (and some dealer staff) has no hope of getting it right every time !

Confusing, it is.
When I came to dealer for my first oil for the engine they tried to sell me Mobil 10W-40 and convinced me that this was the right oil for my engine, I had to call on service manager to get right oil.
Haven’t said that, one should always use highest (best oil) specification oil.
Prematurely worn out cam followers messages are around for almost the same time as TDI PD engines. In my opinion mostly caused by driving hard when the engine is cold, not using correct oils and possibly oil top ups with incorrect oil – especially combined with LongLife service regime.
When DPF trap is fitted you have only one option VW507.00, so possibly arguments which oil to use will be less in the future when every diesel will have DPF fitted, also Common Rail system should be less demanding on oil.

Mate on your new T5 watch out for oil leak from rear crankshaft seal - mine was done 6 months ago and it is booked in again for the same job in January (done only 47,000km).

Cheers.
MRL T5

[95vr6]

Has any priced up some 507.00 spec oil from vw dealers?

[Transporter]

Has any priced up some 507.00 spec oil from vw dealers?

$ 66.00 trade.

[95vr6]

Any one using castrol edge 5w-30 oil

[Spoddy]

Any one using castrol edge 5w-30 oil

Be careful, you will get MRL T5 on you tail....
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ol+edge&page=5

[gregozedobe]

Confusing, it is.

Would you like me to add to the general confusion ? Read the post by Happy Yellow in the following thread:

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22006&PN=1

I think I'm about ready to start ignoring all oil posts, as my head hurts too much thinking about all the confusing and conflicting info put out by VW alone I'll just remember to put only 507.00 in my T5, at least until VW supercede it with whatever is the latest and greatest lubricant.

Mate on your new T5 watch out for oil leak from rear crankshaft seal - mine was done 6 months ago and it is booked in again for the same job in January (done only 47,000km).

Thanks for the heads-up. I haven't heard of this being a common problem on R5s so far. What are the early warning symptoms ? To have it done twice in quick succession sounds like either a botched repair job or a manufacturing defect (possibly an imperfection in either the rotating surface of the crankshaft where it touches the seal or the crankcase). Please keep us informed on how it turns out.

So far I've only had minor warranty problems with my 128Kw (with DPF) manual Transporter, a couple of faulty locking actuators (tailgate and sliding door), and I'm currently waiting on an EGR O-ring to fix a minor leak in the plumbing. But I'm very pleased with it - the T5 is a great highway cruiser and a good small camper.

[Transporter]

[QUOTE=gregozedobe;109290]
Thanks for the heads-up. I haven't heard of this being a common problem on R5s so far. What are the early warning symptoms ? To have it done twice in quick succession sounds like either a botched repair job or a manufacturing defect (possibly an imperfection in either the rotating surface of the crankshaft where it touches the seal or the crankcase). Please keep us informed on how it turns out.


Oil leak from the crankshaft seal probably become acceptable for many mechanics and they just ignore it, until it starts dripping on the road. Since there is plastic tray with noise insulating pad it could take some time before you notice any drips on the road.

Warning sign is you will see black engine oil where the engine is joined to the transmission. And it is up to the dealer to tell you that it is leaking if they notice it when they change engine oil - or they wait until it is out of warranty and then tell you about it.

[95vr6]

Be careful, you will get MRL T5 on you tail....
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ol+edge&page=5

Sorry , found out it is UK spec Castrol Edge oil that is 507.00 not here in Aus.

[Brewtus]

I bought some Penzoil thats said it complied to VW507 for $55 for 5l to top up my 07 103kw Passat wagon. It was 0w-30.