This is a discussion on 06 1.9TDI Elegance .... which grade of oil within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; I have just purchased an 06 plated Fabia Elegance with the 1.9TDI (100bhp) engine could anyone advise me what grade ...
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| Briskodian | 06 1.9TDI Elegance .... which grade of oil I have just purchased an 06 plated Fabia Elegance with the 1.9TDI (100bhp) engine could anyone advise me what grade of oil it takes and if this model uses more oil than the usual every month ??? How often do i need to check it ?? |
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| Re: 06 1.9TDI Elegance .... which grade of oil You must use an oil which meets specification VW 505 01. The following oils are approved to that specification: BP Special Visco V 5W-40 (fully synthetic) Castrol GTD 505 01 5W-40 DEA Ultec Diesel SAE 5W-40 Delphi Prestige Diesel Plus 5W-40 (synthetic-based) Esso 505 01 5W-40 Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL PD SAE 5W-40 (fully synthetic) Granville Topaz Diesel 5W-40 (semi-synthetic) Madit 505 01 Migrol Special S-Plus Millers XFE-PD SAE 5W-40 (semi-synthetic) Motul 6100 5W-40 OMV syn com diesel Q8 Formula Excel 5w40 (fully synthetic) Shell Helix Diesel Plus VA 5W-40 (semi-synthetic) VAG-branded 505 01 505 00 High Lubricity Engine Oil 5W-40 - G 052 167 A2 - (Part No: ZGB 115 QLB 00 462 - RRP £32.90 inc VAT for 5 litres) Valvoline DuraBlend Diesel SAE 5W-40 (semi-synthetic) Carlube Triple R full synthetic 5W40 PD VW 505 01 Can't advise as to 'uses more oil than usual' - just recommend you check it often. |
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| Briskodian | Re: 06 1.9TDI Elegance .... which grade of oil Cheers for that, i will check the level later on. |
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| Re: 06 1.9TDI Elegance .... which grade of oil As if you didn't know - Check the oil when the engine is cold, and the car on the flat (i.e. not on a slope). |
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