Engine oil and another Q

[WEDEL.1]

I have read this post with great interest, and also the one in "Fuels & Lubricants" entitled 2.0L TDI Oil http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ead.php?t=2087. Probably this thread should have been posted in that section.

However, as I am taking delivery of a 1.9TDI in Sept, I have found these posts interesting, confusing, open to some interpretation and expensive.

The conclusions I have come to so far are;

VW use Castrol 5W30 SLE Professional SL II which is not available anywhere except perhaps from Castrol and VW - not cheap, but necessary if your VW is fitted with a Diesel Partical Filter.

You may TOP UP with any other suitable approved oil but oil CHANGE must be with Castrol 5W30 SLE Professional SL II.

I saw a half litre oil bottle at the Solitaire VW Service Centre last Saturday, and I'm sure it was that oil.

Next time I'll find out the cost.

Maris

I am still not sure how this applies to the 1.9TDI.

[gregozedobe]

Maris,

Just make sure you use an oil that is VW 507.00 approved. This is suitable for all VW PD TDIs (except for early 5 cyl 2.5 R5 motors, which should use VW 506.01).

Buy a spare litre so if you need to add any you can add the correct oil without needing to worry.

Insist that the dealer puts in the correct oil and marks it on your service record (that way you are covered if anything goes wrong later on).

SLX II has been superceded by SLX III (VW 504/507 approved), but there are other brands around that are also VW approved for VW 507 (and 504).

All VW PD TDIs with DPF should use VW 507.00 to protect the DPF.

If you are buying a new 1.9 you might also want to research running in TDIs correctly.

[WEDEL.1]

Thank you for your input.

Maris

[Maverick]

As gregozedobe stated it's pretty simple so no reason to be confused.

Just buy a 504.00/507.00 oil to top up with. I prefer to use the same one that is in the car but as I haven't changed my oil yet I'm unsure what is in there so will have the dealer top it up for me. When I do the first oil change I'll be going to Mobil 1 ESP (or something like that) that has 504.00/507.00 certification and using that for the rest of the time that I have the car or unless VW bring out new standards that require a change.

I understand that VW are using Fuchs as the factory fill in all the VW cars now.

[Paul_OH]

I understand that VW are using Fuchs as the factory fill in all the VW cars now.

I was at the dealer last week buying some top up oil and was told that they use Castrol SLX III 5w-30 from the factory (for the TSI motor anyway) and bought a litre of that. They did tell me though that the dealership uses Mobil 1 for servicing/changes. In that situation I guess it comes down to which distributorship the dealer can get the best bulk deal with as long as it meets the same specifications.

[FoxPro]

I have a VW Passat TDI 2.0 requiring VW 507.01. After running around a while just bought Penrite HPR 0 at RepCo for $53 / 5L. http://www.penrite.com.au/files/M0HHR2XGCD/HPR%200.pdf
Meets VW 504.00 / VW 507.00 / VW 507.01 according to product specs.

[gerhard]

I have a VW Passat TDI 2.0 requiring VW 507.01. After running around a while just bought Penrite HPR 0 at RepCo for $53 / 5L. http://www.penrite.com.au/files/M0HHR2XGCD/HPR%200.pdf
Meets VW 504.00 / VW 507.00 / VW 507.01 according to product specs.

That oil is fine, and is being superseded by Penrite Enviro+, the 5W-30 is the appropriate one with VW Certification.

[linds]

I'll throw in my 2 cents.
I've used Mobil 1 ESP in my Caddy since 2006 back when it was a 506.01/(whatever the petrol was) and is now 507.00/504.00, done 110,000km so far on it, still runs like it's new, so must be awesome oil...

[gregozedobe]

And if you look after it properly you can probably keep going for another 200,000Km or more...............

[linds]

And if you look after it properly you can probably keep going for another 200,000Km or more...............

lets hope so with all the extra work that's had to be done on warranty...

[Transporter]

I have read this post with great interest, and also the one in "Fuels & Lubricants" entitled 2.0L TDI Oil http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ead.php?t=2087. Probably this thread should have been posted in that section.

However, as I am taking delivery of a 1.9TDI in Sept, I have found these posts interesting, confusing, open to some interpretation and expensive.

The conclusions I have come to so far are;

VW use Castrol 5W30 SLE Professional SL II which is not available anywhere except perhaps from Castrol and VW - not cheap, but necessary if your VW is fitted with a Diesel Partical Filter.

You may TOP UP with any other suitable approved oil but oil CHANGE must be with Castrol 5W30 SLE Professional SL II.

I saw a half litre oil bottle at the Solitaire VW Service Centre last Saturday, and I'm sure it was that oil.

Next time I'll find out the cost.

Maris

I am still not sure how this applies to the 1.9TDI.

I'm using Castrol Powerflow Profesional 5W30 since that oil was engineered for VW Tdi, so it should be the best for the VW engine. I'm sure, if you use other VW approved oils the engine will be just fine.
The question is:
Is Castrol oil made in Australia as good as the one made in Europe?
If not, than VW507.00 oil made in EU could be better.

[Airflo]

Mobil ESP Formula 1 Oil Change

I have done my first oil changed at 5,000km and the oil is really dark black. I have asked the VW dealer mechanic and he said the oil that they use is the Castrol Super Longlife SLXIII. The price at the dealer is $128.00 for 5L and the plastic can is now rebadged to VW brand name.

I bought a 20L Mobil1 ESP as they don't sell them in 5L container and that cost me $299.00. After the first oil changed with the ESP the car now run on another 6,000km and the oil hasn't been black yet, just turned to dark brown. That proved the Mobil oil is better quality and it's running very smooth on acceleration.

My 2c...

As gregozedobe stated it's pretty simple so no reason to be confused.

Just buy a 504.00/507.00 oil to top up with. I prefer to use the same one that is in the car but as I haven't changed my oil yet I'm unsure what is in there so will have the dealer top it up for me. When I do the first oil change I'll be going to Mobil 1 ESP (or something like that) that has 504.00/507.00 certification and using that for the rest of the time that I have the car or unless VW bring out new standards that require a change.

I understand that VW are using Fuchs as the factory fill in all the VW cars now.

[Maverick]

I have done my first oil changed at 5,000km and the oil is really dark black. I have asked the VW dealer mechanic and he said the oil that they use is the Castrol Super Longlife SLXIII. The price at the dealer is $128.00 for 5L and the plastic can is now rebadged to VW brand name.

If you mean your first oil change was at 5000km the oil will be black as that was the factory fill and the oil may have been darker to start out with. I wouldn't rely on colour of the oil to tell you it's condition as synthetic oils tend to turn black earlier than mineral oils. The only way to really tell is to send a sample of the oil off to a lab to be tested but as this cost is often more than an oil change it's pretty pointless.

I bought a 20L Mobil1 ESP as they don't sell them in 5L container and that cost me $299.00.

$220 I was quoted here in Brisbane, did you get it from a distributor?

After the first oil changed with the ESP the car now run on another 6,000km and the oil hasn't been black yet, just turned to dark brown. That proved the Mobil oil is better quality and it's running very smooth on acceleration.

The Mobil oil is going to be pretty much the same as the Castrol and that's why I ended up sticking with the dealer's oil as it meets 504.00/507.00 the same as the Mobil oil.

[Airflo]

If you mean your first oil change was at 5000km the oil will be black as that was the factory fill and the oil may have been darker to start out with. I wouldn't rely on colour of the oil to tell you it's condition as synthetic oils tend to turn black earlier than mineral oils. The only way to really tell is to send a sample of the oil off to a lab to be tested but as this cost is often more than an oil change it's pretty pointless.

OK, that I did not know but it's good to know... Forget about the lab test as this is not a racing car and I did not really need that kind of result.

$220 I was quoted here in Brisbane, did you get it from a distributor?

No, it was a private/independant store close from home and I am used to buy most of the auto parts from them, the owner gave me the price! As from what I know the price is still cheaper than 12 x 1L plastic bottle.

The Mobil oil is going to be pretty much the same as the Castrol and that's why I ended up sticking with the dealer's oil as it meets 504.00/507.00 the same as the Mobil oil.

With 20L of the Mobil1 ESP oil I can change at least 5 times with the car for $299.00 - For VW dealer price 5L ($133.00/5L) x 4 = $532.00 then I think the math speaks for itself.

Also, I went to Autobarn and ask for the same type of Castrol oil. They quoted me close to $150.00 per 5L. I have no idea where the price comes from???

I am located in Taylors Hill, Melbourne. I don't know where I can get that kind of price $220.00 for 20L of Mobil1 ESP like you have in Brisbane?

[Maverick]

OK, that I did not know but it's good to know... Forget about the lab test as this is not a racing car and I did not really need that kind of result.

Not sure who does the testing in Australia for a reasonable price, I know in the US they have cheap kits you can send in and get the result back soon after and it's a fraction of the price here. I'd rather just change the oil on a regular basis though.

With 20L of the Mobil1 ESP oil I can change at least 5 times with the car for $299.00 - For VW dealer price 5L ($133.00/5L) x 4 = $532.00 then I think the math speaks for itself.

Depends on the dealer but I pay ~$160 for a oil change, filter and labor using the Castrol oil at my VW dealer

Also, I went to Autobarn and ask for the same type of Castrol oil. They quoted me close to $150.00 per 5L. I have no idea where the price comes from???

It's an expensive oil and not common but if you buy it in bulk it's a lot cheaper. For the 5L containers I think it's around $90, Autobarn must be trying to make a huge profit on it. The VW dealer I use only uses this one oil and I assume gets it in large drums.

I am located in Taylors Hill, Melbourne. I don't know where I can get that kind of price $220.00 for 20L of Mobil1 ESP like you have in Brisbane?

Ring a few Mobil distributors (call Mobil and they'll tell you the local ones). The price I had from the distributor out at Rocklea in Brisbane was ~$220.