Oil be dammed

carefree · 24-02-2008, 13:35

Ok, I really didn't wanna have to do this BUT I have searched, and searched and searched ALL oil threads and I still dont have a definative answer.

Basically, I was scurrying around yesterday trying to find some VW505.01 top up oil for my 54 Furb vRS. The VW garage was open and the oil I needed was on the shelf BUT because the service dept had left for the day they could not sell me a bottle (yep, ridiculous huh?). It was Abridge VW in Harlow if anyones interested.

SO, I popped to a Skoda dealer and they pretty much said the same thing BUT the sales guys there gave me a bottle of Shell Helix Ultra VX 5W-30, out of "courtesy" cheers fellas

Now here's the thing. On the reverse of this bottle it clearly states that its suitable for VW507 00, 506 01, 506 00, 505 01, 505 00, 504 00, 503 00 and 502 00

So, it states that I can use it for 505 01. However, heres what confuses me. ALL threads I have read state that the furb vRS requires 505 01 (5W-40).

This bottle is 505 01 (5W-30)??

Does it matter that its 5W-30 and not 5W-40??

So, put me out of my misery, can I use it or not, if not/so why?

Ta

redbaron · 24-02-2008, 13:37

technically no.

in practice I would have tipped it in by now.

look out for the opie oils threads... they will explain it.

carefree · 24-02-2008, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

technically no.

in practice I would have tipped it in by now.

look out for the opie oils threads... they will explain it.

Cheers for the speedy reply.

Is that "technically no" it doesn't matter if I use it, or "technically no" I shouldn't use it

carefree · 24-02-2008, 13:56

Anyone?

Gizmo68 · 24-02-2008, 14:14

Its the correct spec, so its up to the job, but its not ideal mixing different viscosity oils.

it depends really on when your next service is, a couple of thousand miles? then pop it in, as its better than running the car very low.
But if the car has just been serviced i would try and get some 5w-40.

carefree · 24-02-2008, 14:15

That'll do for me, cheers.

oilman · 28-02-2008, 11:03

Its fine mate, looks like shells version of VW504/507 which cover allVAG specs.

Cheers

Guy.

cheezemonkhai · 28-02-2008, 16:51

That's the shell longlife stuff for modern engines.

As oilman says you will be fine with it. That plus your dealer just gave you £15

carefree · 08-03-2008, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilman

Its fine mate, looks like shells version of VW504/507 which cover allVAG specs.

Cheers

Guy.

Cheers Guy, as it happens I ordered some Fuchs from Opie Oils on the Sat, arrived on tues, top top service. Six litres of Fuchs Titan Supersyn Plus 5w-40 and 1 Purolator Oil Filter = £48.39 inc delivery.

The fact that you took time to reply to my original post makes me feel justified in using your company, top service, thanks

oilman · 08-03-2008, 11:22

Pleasure mate, glad the oil got there safely.

Cheers

Guy.

24-02-2008, 13:35	#1
carefree Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Oil be dammed Ok, I really didn't wanna have to do this BUT I have searched, and searched and searched ALL oil threads and I still dont have a definative answer. Basically, I was scurrying around yesterday trying to find some VW505.01 top up oil for my 54 Furb vRS. The VW garage was open and the oil I needed was on the shelf BUT because the service dept had left for the day they could not sell me a bottle (yep, ridiculous huh?). It was Abridge VW in Harlow if anyones interested. SO, I popped to a Skoda dealer and they pretty much said the same thing BUT the sales guys there gave me a bottle of Shell Helix Ultra VX 5W-30, out of "courtesy" cheers fellas Now here's the thing. On the reverse of this bottle it clearly states that its suitable for VW507 00, 506 01, 506 00, 505 01, 505 00, 504 00, 503 00 and 502 00 So, it states that I can use it for 505 01. However, heres what confuses me. ALL threads I have read state that the furb vRS requires 505 01 (5W-40). This bottle is 505 01 (5W-30)?? Does it matter that its 5W-30 and not 5W-40?? So, put me out of my misery, can I use it or not, if not/so why? Ta __________________ '54' Black Magic Fabia vRS Yo Adrien I DID IT!!!

24-02-2008, 13:37	#2
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,239 Thanks: 9 Thanked 48 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Oil be dammed technically no. in practice I would have tipped it in by now. look out for the opie oils threads... they will explain it. __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

24-02-2008, 13:56	#4
carefree Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Oil be dammed Anyone? __________________ '54' Black Magic Fabia vRS Yo Adrien I DID IT!!!

24-02-2008, 14:14	#5
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,116 Thanks: 12 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Oil be dammed Its the correct spec, so its up to the job, but its not ideal mixing different viscosity oils. it depends really on when your next service is, a couple of thousand miles? then pop it in, as its better than running the car very low. But if the car has just been serviced i would try and get some 5w-40.

24-02-2008, 14:15	#6
carefree Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Oil be dammed That'll do for me, cheers. __________________ '54' Black Magic Fabia vRS Yo Adrien I DID IT!!!

28-02-2008, 11:03	#7
oilman Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 378 Thanks: 0 Thanked 37 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Oil be dammed Its fine mate, looks like shells version of VW504/507 which cover allVAG specs. Cheers Guy.

28-02-2008, 16:51	#8
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,769 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Re: Oil be dammed That's the shell longlife stuff for modern engines. As oilman says you will be fine with it. That plus your dealer just gave you £15 __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

08-03-2008, 11:22	#10
oilman Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 378 Thanks: 0 Thanked 37 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Oil be dammed Pleasure mate, glad the oil got there safely. Cheers Guy.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode