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    T5 oil Vs T5.1 oil

    Hey all
    Previously had a 2006 transporter which I recently sold - I had purchased the correct oil Penrith enviro plus 5w40 for it - however since then I jumped on a buy of a 2010 transporter and have since sold the 2006

    About to replace oils - called up TLC and they told me the T5.1 take 5w30 - and the thickness is the overall difference.

    Is it worth getting the 5w30 or does it not make a huge difference between 5w40? The guy said he wasn’t sure and couldn’t recommend ( fair enough) but thought it wouldn’t make a difference.

    Any help greatly appreciated
    Tags: 5w30, difference, make, oil, sold
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    Needs to be a 504/507-approved 5W30.
    '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
    '01 Beetle 2.0

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Umai Naa!! View Post
      Needs to be a 504/507-approved 5W30.
      Bang on, the newer models want the newer spec oil.

      Penrite Enviro Plus 5w40 meets the older 502/505 standard for VW which is why it was fine for your old van.
      Penrite Oil | ENVIRO+ 5W-40 (FULL SYN.)

      For the T5.1, Penrite Enviro Plus 5w30 meets the new 504/507 standard:
      Penrite Oil | ENVIRO+ 5W-30 (FULL SYN.)


      Here is not a bad place to start if you want different options:
      Why you need to use 504/507 oils in FSI/TSI/TDI engines!

      If it has an engine or heartbeat it's going to cost you.

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      • #4
        I use the Nulon one..............buy it in 20lt drums...........also use it in the Missus' Volvo.

        Full Synthetic 5W-30 EURO Engine Oil - Nulon Products Australia
        2018 Crafter Runner
        2012 T5.1 6sp manual.
        2024 Crafter Auto

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        • #5
          Cheers guys, managed to swap the 5w40 and purchase the 5w30, glad i asked the forum.

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