Servicing (DIY)

[dinot81]

Autobarn stock Liqui Moly TopTec 4200 , Mobil 1 ESP and Penrite Enviro + all 3 are VW 504.00 507.00 approved

Liqui Moly TopTec 4200 is probably the best oil you could buy but at $109+ I would rather change Castrol EDGE FST twice per year for the same amount. My opinion at least

[alibaba]

Agree but they make it confusing because the EDGE FST 5w 30 A3/B4 502/505 which could be mistaken for the correct thing is not as is only for petrol engines or diesels WITHOUT a DPF

The safest way to check is by looking at the label on the back which should say APPROVED for VW 504/507. If it hasnt got that dont use it in a TDI

I was really close to buying the Edge FST. Long queue at the check out so I read the fine prints. Not for DPF. Lucky me!

I think I'll go for the Penrite Enviro. It seems pretty good bang for buck.

[alibaba]

Noone mentioned Nulon or Valveline. I assume these are not as good?

[Hillbilly]

Noone mentioned Nulon or Valveline. I assume these are not as good?

Only one Nulon oil is APPROVED for VW and its a 5w 30 504/507.


Presumably you mean Valvoline if so I believe some are approved but hard to find.

Look on the labels

[Umai Naa!!]

Valvoline SynPower XLIII is apparently approved.

My appologies on the Castrol FST advice.

[VR28LT]

what makes you think the FST 5w30 is not suitable for DPF? Are you sure you picked the correct one

Castrol Edge Diesel DPF Engine Oil - 5W-30, 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia

[VR28LT]

sounds like you picked up the wrong one like this one... take note of the different shape bottle. The one ive put in the post above is 504.00 507.00 approved oil and is suitable for cars with dpf. The one in this link is not the correct oil

Castrol Edge Engine Oil - 5W-30, 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia

[VR28LT]

Here is another 504.00 507.00 VW approved oil suitable for dpf which is on special for a very attractive price

Shell Helix Ultra ECT Engine Oil - 5W-30, 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia

[Hillbilly]

sounds like you picked up the wrong one like this one... take note of the different shape bottle. The one ive put in the post above is 504.00 507.00 approved oil and is suitable for cars with dpf. The one in this link is not the correct oil

Castrol Edge Engine Oil - 5W-30, 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia

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[Zano]

Big thing that sux with VW is the special tools - quite a few 12 point spline drives, tool needed to wind the rear brake calliper in,

"Spline drive" sounds like a torx bit. Is that what you mean?
Where is the recommended place to buy any needed tools.