After acquiring a VW car of any model, many car owners are lost, because they are not sure which oil is better to fill in a Volkswagen, because it is necessary that it meets all the recommendations and is suitable for admission. Today Volkswagen occupies a leading position among the world's car manufacturers. The main advantage of vehicles from this concern is a modern, very reliable motor.
Since Volkswagen is made in Germany, most owners believe that oil must be made in Germany. This is not entirely true. European lubricants are also of high quality, they are reliable and protect the engine from all kinds of cataclysms.
Types of oils for Volkswagen
The main requirement for any oil for Volkswagen is the presence of special additives in the composition. These requirements are fully met by Mobil products.
Mobil products can be used in any German car, regardless of the type of fuel. I must say that Mobil manufactures motor oils that Volkswagen recommends using. For example, today you can purchase compositions for specific brands of Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo.
Mobil 5W-30
Oksol VW 504 00 was specially made for use in gasoline engines. For diesel engines, another standard is suitable - VW 507 00.
Mobil 1 0W-40
For a gasoline engine, the standard value VW 502 00 must be used. VW 505 00 oil is poured into a diesel engine.
Permissible tolerances
Manufacturers usually impose several additional requirements on all engine oils. The Volkswagen Group was no exception. A certain tolerance is indicated on the packaging of the lubricant. Its value characterizes a specific quality standard that determines the performance of the product that must be present in the lubricant for a certain type of car.
To obtain the approval, the products are subject to a certification procedure performed by the vehicle manufacturer. In order for the lubricant to be approved, it is subjected to numerous tests in the laboratory.
You can find out the VW oil tolerance on the manufacturer's portal or the car's service book.
Volkswagen approvals
To date, the current VW approvals are:
500.00. The oil has an all-weather energy-saving ability. It can be used in any type of engine, regardless of the type of fuel.
501.01. Designed for power plants equipped with direct injection.
502.00. For petrol unit.
503.01. It is used in engines with an extended replacement period.
504.00. It is used in diesel power units with a long service period. It can be used in mechanisms equipped with a particulate filter.
505.00. It can be used in passenger cars equipped with a diesel engine, as well as in turbocharged systems.
505.01. For diesel engines with a pump in the form of an injector.
506.00. Designed for filling in a diesel engine with a turbocharger.
506.01. It differs from all previous ones by an extended interservice period.
507.00. This tolerance includes all the characteristics of the oils described above. Such a product can be operated in diesel installations.
When choosing which oil to fill in a Volkswagen engine, you must be guided by the recommendations from the car manufacturer. If other lubricants are used, the engine can quickly fail.
The selection of engine oil is based on the availability of approval for vehicles of the VAG group. For gasoline engines, this is 502.00 503.00 504.00, for diesel engines - 505.00 505.01 506.00 507.00
What oil to choose?
Selection of engine oil for Volkswagen
The most common Volkswagen gasoline approval is 502.00 (gasoline) 505.00 (diesel). Almost every synthetic and semi-synthetic imported and domestic motor oil of various viscosities has it.
In worn out and not the most modern engines, you can pour 5W-40, including semi-synthetics. Recommended e.g. for: VW Polo sedan 612 1.6i CFNA,CFNB.
For extended drain intervals and for modern TSi, FSi, TFSi engines, the most modern oil with Long Life 504.00 (gasoline) 507.00 (diesel) approvals will be required.
Application example: Tiguan 5N2 1.4TSi CAXA.
Exact applicability is in the original ETKA spare parts catalog. It can pick up oil by VIN.
Volkswagen original oil
In online stores, you can see the same article of the original with an almost double difference in price. What does it say? They fool our brother. Or someone makes a big markup. or what is sold at a low price is counterfeit and it is dangerous to buy it.
Original Volkswagen oil is made by Castrol. The details of the manufacturer are indicated on the canister - Setra Lubricants. So, when buying Castrol, we get the same original or a product very close to it. The Castrol canister has a number of counterfeit protections: an inscription on the lid, a foil lock badge on the label, a laser engraved code on the bottom of the canister. Painted code on the original oil canister is the first sign of a fake.
Overview of imported and domestic motor oil with VW approvals and approvals
By links - description, classifications, codes for ordering, physical and chemical properties and characteristics, prices of various manufacturers. The cost can fluctuate both in time and the location of the auto parts market, but it allows you to conduct a comparative analysis of the cost of different manufacturers.
Order codes are also subject to change. Some brands do not have uniform article numbers at all.
Volkswagen oil approved 502.00 505.00
The most common ACEA A3/B4 synthetic is suitable for most engines and for normal drain intervals. Sometimes, for individual manufacturers, along with 505 00, tolerance 505 01 slips for turbodiesels with Common Rail unit injectors.
To go to the lists of suitable oils of different viscosities, follow the links.
SAE 0W-30 502.00 505.00
Original Special C. References G 055 167 M2, G 055 167 M4, G 055 167 M6.
Castrol, Addinol, Champion, Elf, Fuchs, Total, Liqui Moly, Wolf, Ravenol.
SAE 5W-30 502.00 505.00
Shell Helix HX8, ZIC X7 and X7 LS
SAE 5W-40 502.00 505.00
The most common viscosity for tolerances is 502 00 and 505 00. A large selection of both imported and domestic oils at the best price. Russian, such as Sintec, can cost less than 200 rubles per liter.
BP, Castrol, Champion, Comma, Elf, Shell, Total, Wolf, Gazpromneft, Rosneft, Sintek.
VW TDI oil approved 505.01
Fully synthetic, medium ash, with sulfate ash content up to 0.8%. Conforms to the ACEA C3 specification.
Recommended for diesel engines with unit injectors and turbocharged engines with Common Rail system. Suitable for cars with Euro 4 and Euro 4 exhaust systems. Below is a description and a list of recommendations for different viscosities.
SAE 5W-30 505.01
SAE 5W-40 505.01
Oil Volkswagen LongLife II approved 503.00 506.01
Original part numbers G052183M2 G052183M4 G052183M6
For extended intervals. When operating the car in mild European conditions, it is recommended to change every 30,000 km.
For R5 and V10 turbodiesel engines without a particulate filter in cars manufactured before 2006.
Oil Volkswagen LongLife III approved 504.00 507.00
For extended drain intervals (Long Life). When operating a car in mild European conditions, it is permissible to change it every 30,000 km. In reality, it is not possible to change so rarely. When operating in the city, when the hours are large and the mileage is small, aging occurs earlier. It seems that 15 thousand kilometers is the real time for replacing the third Longlife.
List of synthetics SAE 5W-30 504.00 507.00
G 052 195 M2, G 052 195 M4, G 052 195 M9. Manufactured by BP Castrol.
Original - a lot of counterfeit, it's dangerous to buy. Yes, and expensive. It is better to use the same Castrol or BP.
Original, Castrol, BP, Champion, Mobil, Wolf, Comma.
VW oil approved 508.00 509.00
Fully synthetic, for the newest VAG engines. Mandatory for 2.0 TFSI 140 kW and 3.0 TDI CR 160 kW engines.
Synthetic SAE 0W-30 508.00 509.00
There is no original VAG oil in the price list. The Russian market is littered with fakes and it is difficult to determine the correct price for it. Perhaps the correct five-liter canister G 052 195 M4 cannot cost less than 60 Euros.
Collective admission 502.00 / 505.00 (1) consists of two parts, we will consider each separately.
Tolerance VW 502.00 - for oil intended only for gasoline engines. Exceeds the level of requirements imposed by VW 501.01 and VW 500.00 tolerances and, according to Volkswagen regulations, oils with a higher tolerance can be confidently used where oils with a lower one were used. Recommended for engines operating under severe conditions and under increased loads. Not recommended for engines with irregular or extended drain intervals. Complies with ACEA A3 requirements.
VW 505.00 - approval of diesel engine oils with SAE viscosity (5W-50, 10W-50, 10W-60, 15W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40). It is used for passenger diesel cars (both with and without turbocharging) - models no later than August 1999. Meets ACEA B3 requirements.
Development of VW 505.00 - approval VW 505.01 - special oils 5W-40 for engines with pump-injector, V8 Commonrail turbo diesel engine systems. The replacement interval is standard. Conforms to the ACEA B4 class.
Engine oils approved by Volkswagen VW 502.00/505.00(1)
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| Valvoline Durablend MXL 5W-40 | in stock | |
| Valvoline Max Life 5W-40 | in stock | |
| Valvoline Durablend Diesel 5W-40 | in stock | |
| Valvoline SynPower 0W-40 | in stock | |
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| Valvoline SynPower 5W-30 | in stock | |
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| Castrol Magnatec A3/B4 R 10W-40 | ||
| Castrol Magnatec A3/B4 5W-40 | ||
| Castrol Magnatec Diesel DPF 5W-40 | ||
This brand of car is very reliable.
Many motorists, when purchasing a Volkswagen car, do not know at all what kind of oil is needed for this brand. Volkswagen is considered an almost perfect car. Its main advantage is a surprisingly perfect and trouble-free motor.
In order for the engine to work properly in the conditions of domestic roads, it must be properly looked after. One of the requirements is to purchase fuel additives recommended specifically for this car. There is a huge range of Mobil products on the market that meet the needs of its engine.
Motor lubricants of this brand can be used in both gasoline and diesel engines. In addition, Mobil produces products recommended for use specifically in Volkswagen vehicles. For example, there are oils created specifically for Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Polo models.
Mobil lubricant types
Mobil synthetic motor additives approved by Volkswagen are divided into several types:
- Mobil 5W-30. For gasoline engines, it is recommended to use vw 504 00 standard oxols. If the engine runs on a diesel engine, vw 507 00 standard products are suitable.
- Mobil 1 0W-40. In the presence of a gasoline engine, a lubricant of the vw 502 00 standard is used. And for diesel vehicles, the oil of the vw 505 00 standard is used.
It doesn't matter if you own a large VW Passat station wagon or a small VW Beetle. The range of Mobil oils is huge and you always have plenty to choose from. To find the right lubricant, you can consult with experts. Or you can independently understand the types of lubricants.
How to check how much grease is left?
With this chip you can check the oil level At the manufacturing plant, high quality all-weather oil is poured into the machine. Information about it can be found in the instruction manual. Over time, any lubricant loses its characteristics and becomes thick. To avoid damage to engine parts and change the oil in time, look in the service book and familiarize yourself with the service intervals.
Lubrication consumption in any car depends on operating and driving conditions. Therefore, you should not wait for a certain period before looking under the hood of your car and determining the level of oxoli. This check can be done before every long trip or while refueling the vehicle.
There is a light on the dashboard of a VW car that serves as an indicator of the level of lubrication in the engine. When it lights up, it is worth checking the oil level and adding a suitable product.
- Before checking the level, wait a few minutes to allow the engine oil to drain into the sump. The car should be installed on a horizontal surface, this will help to avoid inaccurate measurements.
- A dipstick is used to check the level in VW engines. To see how much grease is left in your car's engine, just remove the dipstick and look at the mark.
- The level should not be either lower or higher than normal. In the second case, the catalytic converter can be damaged.
If after performing these steps the light does not go out, it is recommended to contact the service center to specialists.
Tolerances - what are they for?
A popular oil among Volkswagen owners In addition to the requirements for engine oils put forward by all manufacturers, the Volkswagen concern also imposes additional ones. Such tolerances are indicated on the packaging of the product. The manufacturer's approval is a certain quality standard that defines the parameters that are required for a given product when it is used in engines of a particular car brand. In order for a motor lubricant manufacturer to be able to write a certain tolerance on the packaging of their product, the products must undergo a certification procedure from that machine manufacturer. To assign a certain tolerance, the oil undergoes many laboratory tests. Oil tolerances specifically for your car can be found in the service book of the car, as well as on the manufacturer's website.
There are the following tolerances from Volkswagen:
- 500.00 - all-weather energy-saving lubricant, suitable for engines of both diesel and gasoline types;
- 501.01 - for engines that use direct injection;
- 502.00 - a product intended only for gasoline engines;
- 503.01 - for motors with an extended service interval;
- 504.00 - products that are designed specifically for diesel engines with extended service life, as well as for mechanisms with a particulate filter;
- 505.00 - for passenger car diesel engines, can be used in turbocharged designs;
- 505.01 - a lubricant that is suitable for diesel engines with an injector pump;
- 506.00 - for turbocharged diesel engines with extended service life;
- 506.01 - differs from the previous type only in that it has an extended service interval;
- 507.00 - includes the properties of the oils described above, it can be used in diesel engines.
Only the product recommended by the VW manufacturer can be poured into the engine. Using other lubricants of a different certification, you can disable the unit. To avoid unpleasant consequences, carry with you a liter canister with the necessary oil.
Today, dozens of manufacturers are battling the market to offer the best, in their opinion, "genuine" automotive lubricants. The abundance of such offers can confuse even experienced drivers. Along with quality products, a lot of fake ones are offered. Let's see what is the original engine oil that should be used for Volkswagen cars.
Concept of original product
The term comes from the abbreviation Original Equipment Manufacturer. This means that the manufacturer produces original (OEM) products. Automotive oil companies manufacture their own or buy from third-party companies base oil formulations, as well as additive packages. These components must meet the requirements of a particular brand recognizable in the market.
For example, SK Lubricants, a subsidiary of the South Korean concern SK Group, produces base formulations for its oils. In turn, Koreans buy additives from American companies (Lubrizol, Infinium, Oronite). Based on its basic composition and purchased additives, the original ZIC engine oil of various model series is produced. Many ZIC products are approved by brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, BMW, Porsche and others.
What is a permit
Approval or approval is the permission of a certain well-known brand (for example, VW Group) to use certain brands of automotive oil in the maintenance of their vehicles (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda). This means that the lubricant composition can be used in the engines of these machines. The manufacturer recommends using such lubricants for warranty and post-warranty maintenance of their cars.
Certain brands of lubricants are manufactured by order of automakers and are used for the first fill when the cars just roll off the assembly line. Such mixtures also received official approval for use.
A good example is the French original Total lubricants. One of them, Energy HKS G-310 5W-30, was developed specifically for Hyundai and Kia cars, has the appropriate approval and is used as a first fill oil for these cars. Another, Ineo First 0W-30, was developed specifically for the first fills in Peugeot and Citroen cars. And such well-known engine mixtures as Total Quartz Ineo MC3 viscosities 5W-30 and 5W-40 have official approvals from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, KIA, Hyundai, General Motors. They may be used for warranty service.
Obtaining an official permit is a long, expensive and painstaking process. Sometimes it takes more than one year. Comprehensive tests are carried out - both laboratory and road. Lubricant is poured into cars with the necessary motors, after which it is tested for a certain time. Engineers then analyze the condition of the engines.
Official approvals from VAG
If the engine oil has approvals from Volkswagen, as well as from other automakers, the canister must have information about them. The brand and number of this or that admission is indicated. By this number you can find out in general terms for which engines this approval is intended. Volkswagen started issuing such permits back in the 1990s.
Tolerances determine the qualities that motor lubricants must meet when used in car engines manufactured by the Volkswagen Aktien group of companies gesellschaft (Volkswagen Joint Stock Company).
Many of the previously accepted tolerances are already outdated. The reason is that internal combustion engines are constantly being improved. Therefore, more and more stringent requirements are imposed on oils.
A permit should appear soon, numbered 508.00. It will take into account the requirements for the latest models of Volkswagen engines.
Conclusion
Today, as a motor lubricant for the first fill, as well as for warranty service, a mixture from Castrol brand EDGE Professional LongLife 3 is used. In addition to it, they use the original composition VW LongLife 5W-30 (p / n G 052 195). Dealers make a replacement in Russia after 15,000 km. But there are many other oils for Volkswagen cars that are no worse than Castrol. In many indicators, such as antiwear, they can even surpass. You just might need to change them more often.
The oil must have an official approval under a specific number for Volkswagen engines. Such approvals are displayed on the canisters, they give the right to use lubricant for warranty service at the dealer.
