Why you need to use 504/507 oils in FSI/TSI/TDI engines!

[Transporter]

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[Transporter]

I don't know. Just get Shell or Penrite VW504.00/507.00 oil. Even the dealers are now selling imported oil that cost a heaps more and doesn't say what brand it is.

[Transporter]

Olive oil?

Please do not chat in the sticky thread.

[WEDEL.1]

It doesnt appear that autobarn / super cheap stock the CASTROL SLX PROFESSIONAL POWERFLOW LONGLIFE III? Any suggestions of where to source this from other than at the dealer?

CASTROL SLX PROFESSIONAL POWERFLOW LONGLIFE III is only available from the Dealer, @ about $120 in Adelaide. Used to be much cheaper until VW determined that is was best to have it imported from the Fatherland.
Pentrite Oil was $95 at Auto Pro in my local S/C.

[Transporter]

CASTROL SLX PROFESSIONAL POWERFLOW LONGLIFE III is only available from the Dealer, @ about $120 in Adelaide. Used to be much cheaper until VW determined that is was best to have it imported from the Fatherland.
Pentrite Oil was $95 at Auto Pro in my local S/C.

I stock All Penrite oils incl. Enviro 5W30 if you're interested, also have in balk ELF LLX Longlife VW504.00/507.00

[rd415]

Dauertest Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 FSI Ambiente — AUTO BILD 12/2008 — 01.04.2008

Captions translated by Google.


"100,000 km has survived our Octavia, great, because there is nothing to criticize. However, we have found some items that would under normal operation probably lead to repairs." (image 10 of 24)



"Traces of the exhaust gas recirculation: coal oil residues have been deposited on the intake ducts in the cylinder head..." (image 13 of 24)



"... and on the intake valves in the transition area of the valve stem and valve plate." (image 14 of 24)



"If a larger part of this debris is pulled in by the piston, this leads to scoring of the cylinder walls." (image 15 of 24)


Another example, this time a 2.0 TSI engine

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI Sport & Style: Dauertest — AUTO BILD 14/2010 — 13.04.2010



No photos of valves this time though.


Obviously, using 504/507 oils won't stop deposit formation, but as shown by Lubrizol and Auto Bild, you can at least decrease the amount of deposit formation. To me it appears less severe compared to the photos that users are posting on other forums, considering the mileage (100,000 km) of these engines.

From an engineers point may I make a comment that picture 15 of 24 is probably the cause of the problem - not the other way around. (that is if I am allowed to post after my self imposed exile after being threatened with an infraction LOL)

The scores in the bore may have caused "blowby" (excess crankcase pressure) which the PCV could not cope with thus allowing the build up in the valve region and inlet.


There is also the problem with direct injection engines that the fuel washes the lubricant off the cylinder walls. The micro cross hatch pattern is there to hold oil for ring lubrication. Can cause premature wear or rings not bedding in correctly. I would like to see what the rings look like before making a firm judgement.

Also the oils are designed for longlife 15,000 kilometre intervals. I haven't done much research on these oils (they were not common when I was teaching) but as far as I am concerned the "Jury is still out". I have reams of paperwork research on oils that I have collected over the last 30 years. (just to answer apprentices questions)

[Greg Roles]

Penrite Enviro 5-30W is $75 at Supercheap Qld, bought it yesterday. If you are anywhere near Transporter, get it from him. Stuff paying $120 for any oil!

[Transporter]

Any reason why Penrith over Shell oil? I saw both are around the same price.

No.

They are both approved oils and should perform equally. Penrite is usually cheaper.

[prise]

Saw 10 litres of Nulon '5W30 Euro Diesel' in Autobarn today for $165 that claims to meet VW's 504.0 and 507.0 spec. My first experience with Nulon products were with the somewhat controversial teflon based oil additives they were pushing 20 years ago. Has anyone here had experience with their engine oil products?

[Diesel_vert]

Saw 10 litres of Nulon '5W30 Euro Diesel' in Autobarn today for $165 that claims to meet VW's 504.0 and 507.0 spec. My first experience with Nulon products were with the somewhat controversial teflon based oil additives they were pushing 20 years ago. Has anyone here had experience with their engine oil products?

By claiming their oil meets 504/507, Nulon is implying that it will pass all the required tests, but until they submit their formulation to VW for verification (and hence approval upon passing) you'll have to take their word for it.

Then again, it apparently costs $2k to gain VW approval. And after two or three years, you need to apply for a renewal if want to stay on VW's approval list (that's another $2k) so Nulon may feel such a cost isn't warranted for them.


EDIT - I might add, I don't think their engine oils are dodgy or anything (though I say this without any experience), it's just that without a VW approval, they just aren't on the radar for owners of modern VW vehicles.

[Greg Roles]

I've put a bottle or two of their top end engine oil additive stuff through my TDI with no ill effect, but you do have to wonder at what point they are snake oil....

[Christian]

Oil Filters

Hi all,

I'm about to change the oil in my trusty Mk6 and oils wise I think I'm going to go Shell Helix 5W-30 (on special at the moment) or Mobil 1.

But what about the filter? Does it make any real difference which one you use? Is the $20 repco kit as good as anything else? If not, what are the enthusiasts puting in their engines?

Cheers

[dopey]

The oil must meet the vw standard you can't just chuck in whatever 5w30 is on special. Use the genuine filter they are not that expensive.

I use the Castrol powerflow slx you can buy from the spare parts counter at vw, with the filter it comes in around $100

[Transporter]

Hi all,

I'm about to change the oil in my trusty Mk6 and oils wise I think I'm going to go Shell Helix 5W-30 (on special at the moment) or Mobil 1.

But what about the filter? Does it make any real difference which one you use? Is the $20 repco kit as good as anything else? If not, what are the enthusiasts puting in their engines?

Cheers

Stay away from the aftermarket filters from Repco, Supercheap Auto and many others. The oil filter from the dealer is inexpensive and there is not reason to use anything else.

[Corey_R]

The VAG manufactured standard oil filter!