VW 505 01 Engine Oil

[DutchAussie]

The following Engine Oils meet the VW 505 01 Specification:

Mobil Synt S Special V 5W-40

Mobil Synt S Special V 5W-40 is a high performance diesel engine oil using a synthetic based formulation. It is primarily intended for use in Volkswagen pump-jerk diesel engines where an oil approved by Volkswagen to their specification VW 505 01 is required. These engines are filled on production with an oil of this quality.


This is the only oil I have found so far to meet this spec in Australia. I will continue my research.

[aprr32]

Have you looked at the Fuchs range of synthetics for TDI's and FSI's ?

[DutchAussie]

Have you looked at the Fuchs range of synthetics for TDI's and FSI's ?

I have read the name before but have never seen any of their oils in Australian shops.

I will do some more research.

I am looking for oils meeting the VW 507.00 spec for our 2007 VW Caddy.

[acdcfan]

I am looking for oils meeting the VW 507.00 spec for our 2007 VW Caddy.

you are not going to find any. It is specially made by Castrol for VW and it is not available for retail.
I have tried

[syncro]

It's a specification not a brand.

[Oneofthegreats]

you are not going to find any. It is specially made by Castrol for VW and it is not available for retail.
I have tried

This true as I've been through the same scenario with my bro's GTI.
Apparentely VW has a deal with Shell oil now as that's what I've been told by my friend at VW.
Obviously Shell made a better offer. This happened to BMW awhile ago when they converted to Castrol from Mobil & all the product's had to be replaced.

I your after info on what oil to use, check here in the lube section. These are all for the Mk5 GTI

Castrol
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/

CASTROL EDGE SPORT 5W-30
Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 is a full synthetic SAE 5W-30, API SM/CF. ACEA A3/B3/B4 engine oil formulated for highly tuned fast fours and latest technology engines. It provides superb strength and ultimate protection even when running hard, fast or hot.

Service Refill Capacity: 4.6* Litres (See Note 56

Shell
http://www.shell.com/home/page/au-en...lubematch.html

SHELL HELIX ULTRA 5W-40
Service Refill Capacity: 4.6* Litres

Mobil
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/mobil_au/

MOBIL 1 0W-40 or MOBIL SYNTH S 10W-40 or MOBIL SUPER S PLUS 10W-40 or MOBIL 1 0W-40
Service Refill Capacity: 4.6* Litres

Hope his clears up a few thing's & help's out.

[acdcfan]

It's a specification not a brand.

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

[Transporter]

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

Buy it in 5 L, it is cheaper.

[acdcfan]

Buy it in 5 L, it is cheaper.

I haven't tried to buy any yet I just know this 'cos dealer offered it to me when i was picking up my car

[DutchAussie]

Have you looked at the Fuchs range of synthetics for TDI's and FSI's ?

Yes, I recently found this brand.