VW 505 01 Engine Oil

[DutchAussie]

Yes, but for diesel engines there aren't any oils with same specs that you can find in retail shops.
You can buy it from a dealer for around $25.00/L. but for topping up purposes you can use fully synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-30

Have a look at my Website & Forum for information.

[jacob_1987]

Nulon 5W-40W is 505 compatiable... a bit pricey but so far so good on a 1.9 TDI

[Transporter]

Nulon 5W-40W is 505 compatiable... a bit pricey but so far so good on a 1.9 TDI

It must be VW approved not a compatiable. It is not the same.
Shell Helix ultar extra from Repco is on special $79.95
Stick with oils from the oil companies it is safer.

[jacob_1987]

sorry it is approved www.nulon.com.au

[jacob_1987]

Meets or exceeds the high performance specifications of the following vehicle manufacturers:
BMW long drain LL-98, LL04
Mercedes Benz 229.51
VW 50200, 50500, 50501
Porsche Approved

[Transporter]

sorry it is approved www.nulon.com.au

Well their product is not good enough for many VW TDI applications, so I rather use the highest quality oil especially if there is not much difference in the price. Be every careful what oils do you use, since money you save now, doesn’t have to be enough for paying the repairs later.

Directly from Nulon website lube guide:

See limitations at the end of the guide.

Recomended lubes for:
GT Sport 2.0L TDI:
If fitted with DPF refer to dealer,,,,? GOLF GT SPORT 2.0L TDI has DPF

GOLF 2.0L TDI Not for vehicle with DPF
They are showing Nulon 5W30 long life which is not for long life regime and what is more important it doesn’t say VW Approved.

http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/NulonAus/default.asp
Basically their 5W40 Diesel and Petrol oil was approved for VW505.00 and VW505.01 only and not 5W30. Only this oil say "Approved by VW".
I didn’t find any Nulon oil with VW504.00 VW507.00

http://www.nulon.com.au/products.php...rol_Engine_Oil

[mulga1]

http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/50...90_2007_03.pdf
This is what VW uses for their 507.00 specification oil in the dealer workshops.

[Transporter]

http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/50...90_2007_03.pdf
This is what VW uses for their 507.00 specification oil in the dealer workshops.

VW dealer in Adelaide is selling only the imported oil in VW labeled containers and it doesn't mention what oil company is making oil for them. I'm getting suspicious that it could be for the reason that oils from Castrol and other oil companies in OZ were not good enough and VW HQ decided to take full control and supply the oil to the dealers.

[Preen59]

VW dealer in Adelaide is selling only the imported oil in VW labeled containers and it doesn't mention what oil company is making oil for them. I'm getting suspicious that it could be for the reason that oils from Castrol and other oil companies in OZ were not good enough and VW HQ decided to take full control and supply the oil to the dealers.

Errr.. More likely if they label it VW and do not share where the product came from, they can charge more for it and gain a higher profit margin.

Castrol makes some of the best oils in the world. VW recommends Castrol.

[Transporter]

Errr.. More likely if they label it VW and do not share where the product came from, they can charge more for it and gain a higher profit margin.

Castrol makes some of the best oils in the world. VW recommends Castrol.

Well actually the label says "Made in Germany".
In Europe VW supply oil to dealers unlike here - they can buy whatever.
Oils made in OZ are not as good as EU oils. IMO. Anybody is welcome to disagree.