Oil advice and recommendations here!!

wonkydonkey · 19-06-2008, 15:32

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Originally Posted by lawrence181

Thanks buddy.yes you are right,i bought this moto oil from local dealer in China.and they claimed that it is specialized care for vw group's car even for Q7.But i learnt from other place that there are also available special plus long life ii and special plus long life iii in Europe.is that true.by the way,i changed oil every 7500 km and want to extend to 10000 km ,will it be ok with my octavia?again,thanks a lot in advance.

The special plus 5w/40 that you are using is basically the oil for fixed/annual servicing so it will be the right oil and should easily do the 10000 km.

If you are or can be switched onto variable servicing you will need the longlife oil. Longlife 2 (0w/30)has been superceded to longlife 3 (5w/30) with a couple of exceptions.

Fixed servicing is the plan recommended for arduous use (stop start / high speed, high load) and variable servicing is recommended for light duty (low speed, low load, light motorway cruising).

If you open up your service book and look at the paper label with all the PR codes on it will tell you whether it is ok for variable servicing. It will be the bottom left PR code and if your car was set up for variable it will have QG1 stamped there, if there is either QG2/QG0 you are stuck with the fixed servicing plan.

wonky

oilman · 19-06-2008, 16:38

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Originally Posted by DGW

You MUST use an oil which meets spec VW 505 01 or risk serious damage to your engine. Have a look at the thread below for oils which meet that specification. There may well be other oils available now, but the important thing is that there must be a statement on the container that the oil is approved to that specification. Other forms of words, eg 'especially suitable for', should be treated with extreme scepticism.

http://briskoda.net/forums/fabia/wha...bia-vrs/23797/

DGW has hit the nail on the head again.

I would have thought the 5w-30 they are on about it the VW507.00 spec which is used for the PD engine on variable service, though variable service is not an option for the Fabia.

Cheers

Guy.

andy0406 · 19-06-2008, 18:06

thanks guys.
Iv just printed the what type of oil post so I can take that with me, shouldn't get wrong that way,

kolevjt · 23-06-2008, 14:06

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Originally Posted by andy0406
Im COMPLETE CONFUSED!!!!

I have a Fabia VRS which is in need of an oil change, I have read through the oil reccomendation's thread which state's 5w-40 (ok so far)

I then rung my local BMS and asked them which oil they recommeded using my registration which they stated that I use 5w - 30 fully synthetic??

Could anybody shed any light on this and reccomend which is the correct type of oil, any advice on which manufactor would also be greatly appreciaed.

Thanks In Advance

505.01 standard covers only SAE viscosities of 5w-40

Should your dealer says 5w-30 this means that your car is VW 507.00 more likely. But it could be also a mistake.

At the end of the day no one knows what is really behind these standards. VW says that 504/507 standard is back compatible with "older" standards. No clear guidance however is available anywhere. I'm still in doubt if I upgrade from 505.01(5w-40) to 507.00(5w-30) and I stay on fixed servicing intervals 10k miles, whether the engine protection will be better, and wether I will achieve some fuel economy but nobody can confirm this.

andy0406 · 24-06-2008, 22:53

THANKS for all the advice and responses.
I have sorted the problem and purchased some 5w/40 VW 505.01 specified, put the new oil in and done a few hundread miles over the weekend with no problem's.
Once again thanks for all the advice.
Andy

oilman · 25-06-2008, 10:15

Excellent, the 505.01 oil you have purchased will be ideal.

Cheers

Guy.

wonkydonkey · 01-07-2008, 16:09

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Originally Posted by kolevjt

505.01 standard covers only SAE viscosities of 5w-40

Not quite true bud, both Mobil and Shell make a 505.01 approved oil that's a 5w/30 but is not the longlife 507.00 / 504.00. I think the Mobil one is called Synt S special V 5w/30 but i'm not sure about the Shell.

***DGW*** · 01-07-2008, 19:27

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Originally Posted by wonkydonkey

Not quite true bud, both Mobil and Shell make a 505.01 approved oil that's a 5w/30 but is not the longlife 507.00 / 504.00. I think the Mobil one is called Synt S special V 5w/30 but i'm not sure about the Shell.

Here is the product sheet for Mobil Synt S Special V. You will see that it is 5W-40 oil with VW505 01 approval. I cannot find any mention of a 5W-30 version of it. If you let me have more details of the Shell oil, I will look that up too.

oilman · 02-07-2008, 09:19

OctaviaBuzz · 16-07-2008, 01:44

I'm so completely baffled by al this.

I have a 1.9 SDi Octavia. What should i be using (hope you say what i have been using)

Also, i'm buying my dads 55 plate Passat 1.9 TDi 105 soon. Anyone know what oil that should be. I think its on variable servicing and would like it to stay that way.

oilman · 16-07-2008, 09:40

The passat will need an oil that meets the VW507.00 spec and these tend to be 5w-30. There are plenty to choose from here VW - Engine Oil - 507.00

It will be a bit over kill but the same oil would also be suitable for your SDI.

Cheers

Guy.

OctaviaBuzz · 16-07-2008, 11:27

Thanks Guy.
Having read a few guides i figured the Passat would want the VW507 since its so expensive.
Its 10W40 that i've been using for topping up the SDI as t uses about a litre between services. I got it in a 1L bottle foc from the mechanic that does my servicing. Given the prices i've been seeing for VW507 oils, i dont think he'll be giving me any free oil once i start taking him the Passat

Tom_vRS · 16-07-2008, 12:04

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Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Hello Mr Oilman sir.

What do you recommend for a 10 year old, 100k mile V6 Mondeo? Could you do a bulk pack (maybe a 20l drum) for a reasonable price?

Cheers

Tom.

Sorry, can I bump this one Mr Oilman sir??

oilman · 16-07-2008, 12:27

Fords are supposed to have 5w-30, looking at the age etc I would look at a 10w-40 as this will give you much more choice.

Have a look at the Fuchs XTR 10w-40 here Fuchs TITAN XTR 10W/40 High Performance Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil

Cheers

Guy.

Ákos Sükös · 07-08-2008, 19:24

Helllo
the gear box oil qty,how can i find for Fabia 1.4 MPI
Akos

oilman · 07-08-2008, 22:10

2ltr according to my book

wonkydonkey · 02-09-2008, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

Here is the product sheet for Mobil Synt S Special V. You will see that it is 5W-40 oil with VW505 01 approval. I cannot find any mention of a 5W-30 version of it. If you let me have more details of the Shell oil, I will look that up too.

here it is mate, from the Mobil uk web site

Mobil Syst S Special V 5W-30

enjoy

***DGW*** · 02-09-2008, 22:29

Thanks for that. I have added Mobil Syst S Special V 5W-30 to the list of 505 01 oils for the Fabia vRS. Interesting that it is the only 5W-30 oil on that list.

wonkydonkey · 03-09-2008, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

Thanks for that. I have added Mobil Syst S Special V 5W-30 to the list of 505 01 oils for the Fabia vRS. Interesting that it is the only 5W-30 oil on that list.

The Shell one is called Helix Diesel Plus VA 5w/30

it also comes as a 5w/40

cheers

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andy0406 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: oldham Posts: 51 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Oil advice and recommendations here!! THANKS for all the advice and responses. I have sorted the problem and purchased some 5w/40 VW 505.01 specified, put the new oil in and done a few hundread miles over the weekend with no problem's. Once again thanks for all the advice. Andy __________________

25-06-2008, 10:15	#146
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16-07-2008, 01:44	#150
OctaviaBuzz Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 108 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Oil advice and recommendations here!! I'm so completely baffled by al this. I have a 1.9 SDi Octavia. What should i be using (hope you say what i have been using) Also, i'm buying my dads 55 plate Passat 1.9 TDi 105 soon. Anyone know what oil that should be. I think its on variable servicing and would like it to stay that way. __________________ OctaviaBuzz - '02 Octavia 1.9SDi Current Status: 82k miles, currently averaging 50mpg

16-07-2008, 09:40	#151
oilman Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 384 Thanks: 0 Thanked 39 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Oil advice and recommendations here!! The passat will need an oil that meets the VW507.00 spec and these tend to be 5w-30. There are plenty to choose from here VW - Engine Oil - 507.00 It will be a bit over kill but the same oil would also be suitable for your SDI. Cheers Guy. __________________ oilmans website : www.opieoils.co.uk/ e-mail : oilman@opieoils.co.uk tel : 01209 215164

16-07-2008, 11:27	#152
OctaviaBuzz Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 108 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Oil advice and recommendations here!! Thanks Guy. Having read a few guides i figured the Passat would want the VW507 since its so expensive. Its 10W40 that i've been using for topping up the SDI as t uses about a litre between services. I got it in a 1L bottle foc from the mechanic that does my servicing. Given the prices i've been seeing for VW507 oils, i dont think he'll be giving me any free oil once i start taking him the Passat __________________ OctaviaBuzz - '02 Octavia 1.9SDi Current Status: 82k miles, currently averaging 50mpg

16-07-2008, 12:27	#154
oilman Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 384 Thanks: 0 Thanked 39 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Oil advice and recommendations here!! Fords are supposed to have 5w-30, looking at the age etc I would look at a 10w-40 as this will give you much more choice. Have a look at the Fuchs XTR 10w-40 here Fuchs TITAN XTR 10W/40 High Performance Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil Cheers Guy. __________________ oilmans website : www.opieoils.co.uk/ e-mail : oilman@opieoils.co.uk tel : 01209 215164

07-08-2008, 19:24	#155
Ákos Sükös Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Oil advice and recommendations here!! Helllo the gear box oil qty,how can i find for Fabia 1.4 MPI Akos

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02-09-2008, 22:29	#158
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,038 Thanks: 45 Thanked 153 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Oil advice and recommendations here!! Thanks for that. I have added Mobil Syst S Special V 5W-30 to the list of 505 01 oils for the Fabia vRS. Interesting that it is the only 5W-30 oil on that list. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg...

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