B7 Highline 3.6 V6 oil?

**kook** · 26-03-2014, 12:43 PM

I have a 2011 B7 Highline. I'm wanting to change my oil out every 5-6,000km's, but only want to do every second change at the dealers. Just wondering what the oil is to use? I figure its Castrol as that's what written on the cap. From poking around I can see both the fully synthetic Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 or 10W-60 get recommended. I imagine the 10W-60 would be far better for Australian temps, same oil I used in my E46 M3. What oil do others here use?

**brad** · 26-03-2014, 01:13 PM

Nothing like what you are saying.

Anything VW 504.00/507.00 spec will keep your engine happy & your warranty intact. I haven't seen any that aren't 5w-30.

The readily available brands are Shell Helix Ultra EXTRA; LiquiMoley TopTech 4200; Penrite Enviro 5w-30. I don't think Castrol do a retail 504/507 but it is available in their workshop only Professional range. Just look for VW504.00/507.00 on the label.

There are a million threads on the correct oil & what is available - suggest you give that search bar a caning.

10w-60 - never have I seen any recomendation for that in any VWs post 2005. Maybe in one of the old dungers.

**kook** · 26-03-2014, 01:44 PM

Thanks, you're absolutely correct. Found more on this page here second page from the bottom

http://my-gti.com/wp-content/uploads...ngine_oils.pdf

**brad** · 26-03-2014, 02:14 PM

That's from 2007 so there have probably been some changes (and revisions of the bulletin) since then. I think Hillbilly has the latest list if you flick him a PM for the link.

Also it's the International list so something like Castrol Edge Sport 5w-30 is 504/507 in Europe but the formulation in AUS is only 502.00.

If you have a favourite oil brand then give their tech-reps a call & ask what they've got. Also, it should be approved - this means that the oil mfr has paid VW about AUD7k to test the oil & issue a letter saying it passed the test & is approved. Some of the oil companies just make an oil that meets the spec but they've never had it tested (Nulon springs to mind).

**Hillbilly** · 26-03-2014, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by brad

That's from 2007 so there have probably been some changes (and revisions of the bulletin) since then. I think Hillbilly has the latest list if you flick him a PM for the link.

Also it's the International list so something like Castrol Edge Sport 5w-30 is 504/507 in Europe but the formulation in AUS is only 502.00.

If you have a favourite oil brand then give their tech-reps a call & ask what they've got. Also, it should be approved - this means that the oil mfr has paid VW about AUD7k to test the oil & issue a letter saying it passed the test & is approved. Some of the oil companies just make an oil that meets the spec but they've never had it tested (Nulon springs to mind).

I use Enviro+ as its available at Supercrap and Autobarn The Prof III is $93 at Stealers so don't bother You have listed all the others that are available and the reasons why you shouldn't use others that are listed as "Suitable " for VW
If it hasn't got APPROVED for VW on it I wouldn't use it..
Heaps on the ERWIN list I have but really only the above ones readily available here. A read of this thread would be beneficial for the OP

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...nes-47140.html

The link posted in reply 2 is for USA which may or may not have different engines and most of those oils aren't available here

**kook** · 26-03-2014, 03:06 PM

Have to admit I'm probably partial to Castrol, served my M3 well and when I sold the car the internals (cams/valve area) were gleaming and sludge free, and that was with regular caning. When I input my car into this on the Castrol website (Passat 3.6 V6 4Motion 220kw 2010-2014) it comes up with the Castrol Edge 5W-30

Castrol Australia - NetLube

Anyways, I'll go have a gander and check it has APPROVED for VW on it. If necessary I'll just buy at VW stealer.
I've only had the car a few weeks, when I first got it it was leaving soot on the tailpipes after every drive. I've since cleaned the MAF sensor and opened it up quite a few times now, soot has now cleared altogether. Have to admit when you put it in S mode on the gearbox it totally changes its personality, put your foot down and its pretty bloody quick! Adaptive chassis control is excellent also. I can see a supersprint system order in the near future...

**Hillbilly** · 26-03-2014, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by kook

Have to admit I'm probably partial to Castrol, served my M3 well and when I sold the car the internals (cams/valve area) were gleaming and sludge free, and that was with regular caning. When I input my car into this on the Castrol website (Passat 3.6 V6 4Motion 220kw 2010-2014) it comes up with the Castrol Edge 5W-30

Castrol Australia - NetLube

Anyways, I'll go have a gander and check it has APPROVED for VW on it. If necessary I'll just buy at VW stealer.
I've only had the car a few weeks, when I first got it it was leaving soot on the tailpipes after every drive. I've since cleaned the MAF sensor and opened it up quite a few times now, soot has now cleared altogether. Have to admit when you put it in S mode on the gearbox it totally changes its personality, put your foot down and its pretty bloody quick! Adaptive chassis control is excellent also. I can see a supersprint system order in the near future...

Penrite Enviro+ is about $20 cheaper I have been using Penrite oils for past 7 years with no problems.

Mostly in harsh driving conditions towing a heavy caravan.

The Edge is on the approved list as a 504/507 Just check on the bottle

**brad** · 26-03-2014, 03:25 PM

Link doesn't work but I worked it out they appear to have up-specced the edge to 504/507 and it does say "approved for use in VW Group vehicles that require a VW 504 00 / 507 00" but the TDS say 502.00/505.00 so your guess is as good as mine. It really annoys me on the Castrol site that they give you the answers but they aren't hotlinked mack to the marketing, TDS & MSDS pages.

Wife brought home a CC V6 from the pool at her work not long back. She accidently put it in sport & gave it a bootfull. I thought she was going to embarras herself there & then.

Fun cars.