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Old 04-22-2007, 12:15 PM
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What's the right oil for the 2006A3 2.0T sportpackage 0W - 30/40 or 5W - 30/40 ? ( synthetic )
 
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Old 04-22-2007, 03:14 PM
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Oil for the 2.0T must meet VW standard 502 00; these are genereally 0w or 5w oils , some synthetic and some not. They'rea bithard to find out in the real world; though there are quite a few on VW's list, most of the American ones are European formula Quaker State, Pennzoil, Mobil 1,etc., that Pep boys doesn't carry. Aud and VW dealers generally keep the Castrol around that meets the specs. If you do a Forum search, I bet you can find a copy of the list, and most oils that meet the spec say so on the back of the bottle.
 
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Old 04-22-2007, 06:24 PM
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Thanks for the reply , that helped me a lot.
 
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Old 04-23-2007, 06:01 PM
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Oil for the 2.0T must meet VW standard 502 00; these are genereally 0w or 5w oils , some synthetic and some not. They'rea bithard to find out in the real world; though there are quite a few on VW's list, most of the American ones are European formula Quaker State, Pennzoil, Mobil 1,etc., that Pep boys doesn't carry. Aud and VW dealers generally keep the Castrol around that meets the specs. If you do a Forum search, I bet you can find a copy of the list, and most oils that meet the spec say so on the back of the bottle.
regular mobil 1 5w 30 will work ok? or do i need a euro specific formula?
 
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Old 04-23-2007, 07:16 PM
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Okay...I think that all 502 00 oils are synthetic. Personally, I wouldn't run a non-sythetic in these engines. The correct spec is a 5w-40 and make sure the brand you choose meets the VW/Audi code.

You can get Pentozin online from ECS for a reasonable price.

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Old 04-23-2007, 10:47 PM
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Not all 502 00 oils are synthetic, and the spec is not exclusively 5w- 40; here's the list.

http://pics.tdiclub.com/data/500/vw_tb_17-05-04.pdf

I personlly use Elf Excellium LDX; it's very good, and my Porsche shop carries it in convenient 5L jugs.

Here's Audi's list, it's dated slightly later - a few changes and additions.

http://www.audiusa.com/etc/medialib/....0004.File.pdf

Ignore the last two pages - that's the 505 diesel oils.
 
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Old 04-24-2007, 01:52 AM
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LOL

I'm a long time member of TDIClub.com and those guys really know their shiat. Good find.

BUT, then again, I would never run anything but synthetic oil ina turbo-chargedengine.

Cheers!
 
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