Factory oil specification EA888 Gen4

[gerhard]

I decided to contact Nulon for their take on whether to use their 5W-30

[Lucas_R]

Thats a shame. In that case, probably just keep using this stuff which is actually pretty reasonably priced Genuine Volkswagen Oil 504/507 Long Life 3 - 5ltrs. 0w-30 - GS55545M4ASA | eBay

[petemac110]

Mine does have a PPF but the oil sticker is 0W-30 504/507. I expect 5W-30 in 504./507 should be OK?

It would be worth double-checking whether or not Nulon's response is correct.

In addition to specifying a spec (504/507) the user manual typically specifies a range of weights that can be used in different conditions, provided the spec is met.

If so, is 5W30 on that list?

[gerhard]

It would be worth double-checking whether or not Nulon's response is correct.

In addition to specifying a spec (504/507) the user manual typically specifies a range of weights that can be used in different conditions, provided the spec is met.

If so, is 5W30 on that list?

There is not traditional oil table in the user manual showing different grades/viscosities for different temperatures, severe/no-sever operating like we are accustomed to seeing for our lives up till now

From the manual for my vehicle -

Paraphrased "Use the oil stated on the sticker, because wrong oil can affect exhaust purification systems, and in the Australian supplement wrong oil can void your warranty."

Quote "If you do not have access to engine oil that complies with the prescribed standard, in an emergency you may top up with .5L of the following oils once before the next regular oil change

Petrol engines: standards VW504 00 and ACEA C3 ACEA C4 or API SP or ILSAC GF-6A, all viscosity grades of these standards are permitted." end quote.

So 1/2 Litre top up allowed. Again this seems to be pretty strict compared to the past engines, but I guess that if a PPF is ruined by using wrong oil and too much short driving it will be an expensive thing to replace.

[petemac110]

There is not traditional oil table in the user manual showing different grades/viscosities for different temperatures, severe/no-sever operating like we are accustomed to seeing for our lives up till now

From the manual for my vehicle -

Paraphrased "Use the oil stated on the sticker, because wrong oil can affect exhaust purification systems, and in the Australian supplement wrong oil can void your warranty."

Quote "If you do not have access to engine oil that complies with the prescribed standard, in an emergency you may top up with .5L of the following oils once before the next regular oil change

Petrol engines: standards VW504 00 and ACEA C3 ACEA C4 or API SP or ILSAC GF-6A, all viscosity grades of these standards are permitted." end quote.

So 1/2 Litre top up allowed. Again this seems to be pretty strict compared to the past engines, but I guess that if a PPF is ruined by using wrong oil and too much short driving it will be an expensive thing to replace.

Ah, I see. Thanks for the clarification. As you say, definitely strict compared to previous models!

[Sharkie]

... if a PPF is ruined by using wrong oil and too much short driving it will be an expensive thing to replace.

Not the worst thing to happen tbh. Gut it then and run without.

Incidentally, I have heard that more than half of all VWs seen by a person I think we both know and use products and services from, with PPFs actually have nothing in the PPF canisters (as in they are hollow from the factory), so you likely won't damage anything.

[Michael_B]

Thats an absolute bargain for $50. I have enough to do my next oil change but might grab another bottle just because its so cheap.

What's even better is that I got another 10% off as I joined their rewards program

[Lucas_R]

Not the worst thing to happen tbh. Gut it then and run without.

Incidentally, I have heard that more than half of all VWs seen by a person I think we both know and use products and services from, with PPFs actually have nothing in the PPF canisters (as in they are hollow from the factory), so you likely won't damage anything.

Oh wow so lots of them are actually empty? Thats interesting. I guess you could tap on the canister and get a reasonable idea if its hollow or not?

What's even better is that I got another 10% off as I joined their rewards program

Even better

[Sharkie]

Oh wow so lots of them are actually empty? Thats interesting. I guess you could tap on the canister and get a reasonable idea if its hollow or not?

Yes, when they come off to be replaced with a downpipe, it seems a lot of them are totally empty.

[HORSPWR]

I had my first service done last week at a dealer and on the invoice it states that the oil used was, Castrol EDGE Professional LongLife III 5W-30

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