oil type

[Transporter]

Can someone confirm that Liqui Moly 5w-30 507/507 Top Tec 4200 is ok to use in a 2006 T5 2.5TDI with DPF? It comes in slightly cheaper than VW 507 00.

Also, do you guys change oil at 15k or sooner?

Yes, it is OK for the DPF equipped T5s.
I change my oil every 7,500km or 6 moths which ever comes first.

[bluefin321]

How do you get to the filter? i had a quick look today and it seems like a PITA to get to.

[Transporter]

Not the easiest but also not the most difficult filter to get to.
You need 32 or 36mm short spanner or socket with the short ratchet or long extension and the ratchet.

Sticky! http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...tml#post368706

[Umai Naa!!]

Be sure to do this with the bottom tray off, and drench the area with degreaser when you're done.

It's a cow of a spot to put a filter, but once you've done it a couple of times, it's pretty straight-forward.

[ericcs]

Not the easiest but also not the most difficult filter to get to.
You need 32 or 36mm short spanner or socket with the short ratchet or long extension and the ratchet.

Sticky! http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...tml#post368706

a short 36mm socket with a flexible joint on the end of a 12" extension just about drops straight on top of filter.
seemed to take a bit more than the 7.4l of oil required

[Transporter]

For the BPC engines you need 32mm socket the AXE is 36mm. Just make sure you don't overfill the engine.

[rogerd63]

Hi I found this oil from Nulon and its recomended for the T5 1.9l turbo diesel. Has anyone heard or used it yet?
It is available in Supercheap Auto in 10lts for $87 on special this week .

VOLKSWAGEN
T5 Series, 1.9 Litre Turbo Diesel, Man. (2004-2010)


Crankcase
Oils are shown in order of preference to suit Australian conditions.






(1) FULL SYNTHETIC DIESEL FORMULA LONG LIFE ENGINE OIL SAE 5W-30
Nulon Full Synthetic 5W-30 Diesel Formula Long Life Engine Oil (SYND5W30) is designed to provide the ultimate protection for all technically advanced passenger car and light commercial petrol and diesel engines that require a fuel conserving 5W-30 low viscosity engine oil. Specifically formulated to provide protection during long oil drain intervals. Safe to use in modern diesel engines fitted with catalysts and particulate filters. These engines require an engine oil with a low Sulphated-Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur content (Low SAPS

[Transporter]

For the similar money you can buy one of the approved oils, when they're on sale. Don't be the quinea pig.

Penrite, Shell have approved oils you can buy from Supercheap for a good price.

[T5 Damo]

I am using Penrite Enviro 5-30. It meets the 504-507 standards. I use it as my mechanic has an official letter from VW Germany stating that is ok to use.

[BrianJ]

Up to 2006 VW506.01 (LongLife2)
From 2006 engines with DPF use VW507.00 (LongLife3), that's approx. from mid 2006

What about ones built in may 2006 but without a DPF filter? Also, if the post 2006 can use VW507.00, was the engine redesigned mechanically, otherwise it stands to reason that pre 2006 could also use VW507.00, and therefore also the current VW504/507.
No one has been able to answer this satisfactorily for me even on british forums.

Brian