T5 engine oil

[Transporter]

Yep, Diesel_vert is right Penrite is only approved for VW504/507.00 (Enviro+ 5W30 only)
also don't waste time chasing the ELF Evolution CRV 0W-30, it is not in the country, I stock the ELF (TOTAL) and they have only Solaris LLX Longlife 5W30 that has VW approval for 504.00/507.00(good oil). I have more than 100L of Solaris LLX LL, if someone needs for their newer T5. Cost is $80 for 5L - pick up only.

[Transporter]

Thats good info Diesel Vert one last silly question HOW IN THE HELL do I know if ours has the DPF or not its the only thing that has me confused ???? Howard

You would have a sticker on the fuel door and also the DPF light in the instrument cluster. But, you can just poke the finger in the exhaust pipe and if it gets black with a heavy coat of soot, you don't have the DPF.

[Ivo]

I use the Fuchs SuperSYN SL Long Life Plus. Usually takes 3 or 4 days to order in. I get it and take it to my mechanic.

[Sunny43.5]

Okay guys thank you all for your information I have received news from Fuchs oils and they have given me a list of stockists here in Brisbane [will need to be specialy ordered in ] and Liqui Moly are getting info tomorrow . Thanks again all Howard

[yddiz]

Hi

The oil I use on my 06 2.5lt T5 is Castrol 0W-40 EDGE Sport from any car parts store, or any brand for that matter as long as it is fully synthetic, when VW serviced it they would use castrol 0W-30 but they no longer use the supplier and use their own brand I foun no problems as it compies with vw 502 00/ 505 00 and 503 01 requirements.

[Diesel_vert]

Hi

The oil I use on my 06 2.5lt T5 is Castrol 0W-40 EDGE Sport from any car parts store, or any brand for that matter as long as it is fully synthetic, when VW serviced it they would use castrol 0W-30 but they no longer use the supplier and use their own brand I foun no problems as it compies with vw 502 00/ 505 00 and 503 01 requirements.

Multivan, Caravelle and Transporter models with engine codes AXD, AXE or BLJ must use 506.01 oils.

All other engines must use 507.00 oils, though 4-cylinder PD engines without a PDF may use 506.01 (LongLife regime) or 505.01 (Time and Distance regime) as alternatives.

The brand of oil doesn't really matter - all that matters is whether it's 506.01 approved or not.



Like you say, Castrol Edge Sport 0W-40 only meets 502.00, 503.01 (for petrol engines), and 505.00 (for older diesel engines), so it isn't a suitable oil for any PD engine.

That said, your vehicle has probably been out of warranty for some time now, so as long you aren't having any problems in the meantime... then more power to you.

[Transporter]

Hi

The oil I use on my 06 2.5lt T5 is Castrol 0W-40 EDGE Sport from any car parts store, or any brand for that matter as long as it is fully synthetic, when VW serviced it they would use castrol 0W-30 but they no longer use the supplier and use their own brand I foun no problems as it compies with vw 502 00/ 505 00 and 503 01 requirements.

Just don't spend that money you saved on oil, yet. You may be out of pocket when your engine needs repairs.
What's the exact production date of your T5?

so as long you aren't having any problems in the meantime... then more power to you.

Could be actually less power.

[yddiz]

What savings at $106 every 8000k as I loke to change oil that often I don't see savings, anyway I'll buy oil from VW to see their specs my modle type is 7HJ 08/06

[Transporter]

So, you have the DPF. Buy (you have to use)507.00 oil, you can use Penrite Enviro+ 5W30 it costs less and it is VW approved oil. Check Repco and Supercheap Auto, I saw there Shell Helix UltraExtra 5W30 for $74, it was last week.

[yddiz]

so what's the differance if it's 0w or 5w and both are fully synthetic isint the 0w better ?