Which engine oil for EA888 206kw?

[DreamensioN]

Meets VW 504/507 requirements. This is superior to the 502/505 standard.

^ahh - I missed this at the top.

OK....so the 504/507 standard is better than the 502/505 standard. So even if I have 502 oil in there now, it won't hurt if I put in 504 oil and in fact it'll actually be better?

[Passat R36]

Castrol Lub guide:
Castrol Australia - NetLube

&
Penrite Lub guide:
Penrite Australia - NetLube

All list VW 504.00/507.00

[Umai Naa!!]

To clear all this up...

504/507 is the recommended oil for petrol engines for the Australian market, and is what's in the sump from the factory.

HOWEVER, 502/505 can be used in petrol engines, as long it's drained no later than 15K. 504/507 is designed for extended drain intervals in markets where services can be spaced out to 30,000kms. DO NOT do this here in Australia, whilst it's under warranty, as we have fixed intervals of 15K or 12 months, whichever comes first. No ifs, ands or buts. I'd probably not put the 502/505 oil in either, until the warranty lapses. Still a grey area, as far as I'm aware, in terms of your warranty.

It must state on the label that it has the 502/505 or 504/507 APPROVAL. Terms like "Meets or exceeds" are not considered an approval, therefore in the event of a warranty claim for excess oil consumption or engine failure, the claim may be denied.

My recommendations as a specialist VW repairer, and former dealer tech:

- Whilst under warranty, have the dealer do the top-ups between services, and ensure it's noted in their system. IF you go for an excess oil consumption claim, the evidence is all there.
- Whilst under warranty, only use the 504/507 oil, regardless of petrol or diesel.
- Whilst under warranty, find out what the dealer or your preferred repairer uses in your car, and buy a litre of that just in case.

[DreamensioN]

To clear all this up...

504/507 is the recommended oil for petrol engines for the Australian market, and is what's in the sump from the factory.

HOWEVER, 502/505 can be used in petrol engines, as long it's drained no later than 15K. 504/507 is designed for extended drain intervals in markets where services can be spaced out to 30,000kms. DO NOT do this here in Australia, whilst it's under warranty, as we have fixed intervals of 15K or 12 months, whichever comes first. No ifs, ands or buts. I'd probably not put the 502/505 oil in either, until the warranty lapses. Still a grey area, as far as I'm aware, in terms of your warranty.

It must state on the label that it has the 502/505 or 504/507 APPROVAL. Terms like "Meets or exceeds" are not considered an approval, therefore in the event of a warranty claim for excess oil consumption or engine failure, the claim may be denied.

My recommendations as a specialist VW repairer, and former dealer tech:

- Whilst under warranty, have the dealer do the top-ups between services, and ensure it's noted in their system. IF you go for an excess oil consumption claim, the evidence is all there.
- Whilst under warranty, only use the 504/507 oil, regardless of petrol or diesel.
- Whilst under warranty, find out what the dealer or your preferred repairer uses in your car, and buy a litre of that just in case.

That's the validation I was looking for. Thanks Umai Naa!!

[DreamensioN]

Man I feel so stupid...

So I went out today and got 5L of Castrol Edge Long Life 5-30w. They didn't have anything smaller, so 5L it was.

I get home, shut down the engine, let it sit for about 20min, check the oil. Oil is full. Like... maximum. I check it again 4 times - same result. I let it sit for a few more hours... check it again. Full. Not a drop has been used. Then I realise what has happened.

When I checked the oil the other day, I didn't push the dip stick all the way in to the point where the clips grab on. I must have only pushed it in as far for the clips that hold it in place to start touching then must have pulled it out. When doing that - the oil is only half way between min & max. Pushing it all the way in so the clips hook on and it's properly seated, then pulling it back out - not a drop is missing.

So now I've got 5L oil I didn't need. Ahh well - I'm sure I might need it one day.

[HiddenTaco]

Thanks for the laugh.

I bet you feel like a ...... Dip stick.....

[Benz]

Man I feel so stupid...

So I went out today and got 5L of Castrol Edge Long Life 5-30w. They didn't have anything smaller, so 5L it was.

I get home, shut down the engine, let it sit for about 20min, check the oil. Oil is full. Like... maximum. I check it again 4 times - same result. I let it sit for a few more hours... check it again. Full. Not a drop has been used. Then I realise what has happened.

When I checked the oil the other day, I didn't push the dip stick all the way in to the point where the clips grab on. I must have only pushed it in as far for the clips that hold it in place to start touching then must have pulled it out. When doing that - the oil is only half way between min & max. Pushing it all the way in so the clips hook on and it's properly seated, then pulling it back out - not a drop is missing.

So now I've got 5L oil I didn't need. Ahh well - I'm sure I might need it one day.

We all make mistakes....thankfully you noticed otherwise you may have over filled and that wouldn’t have been good. In any case just take the oil in for your next service + 1 liter and you will save heaps on your service cost. Last time I looked VW charge $180+ for the oil, bet you bought it for a lot less than that.

[nomodlowkmgti]

Hi all you might need to hang onto it if keeping the car long term as my14 comfortline at 150000km uses about a litre of oil in 3500km and local mechanic told me its common for them to use oil . I used the castrol edge 5w 40 last oil change instead of 5w30 as it might slow the oil consumption a bit and its 502 rated . I was using 5w30 LL edge .

[amunra]

penrite and shell 504.507 are good oils.

had issues with oil burning too quickly with CASTROL / VW OEM

[INASNT]

Liqui Moly and Motul are better than Castrol.