[JulieWoods]

I'm due for an oil change soon, and went out to NAPA to buy some oil. I was mainly looking for Mobil one 5w40, but was given Castrol Edge 5w30. I was reading my manual and it says I can use 5w40, 5w30 but doesn't specify which VW approved 5w30 or 5w40. The guy said this one was good for my 2008 V6 3.6 Touareg, a quick approval? I was reading through forums and heard not all Castrol edge oils are approved by VW, but couldn't find which specific approved Castrol oil was best for my 08. Thanks!

 

[JulieWoods]

VW petrol spec is 504.00

That oil does not meet that spec.

Ge an oil that says 504.00 approved. Determine the weight based on your climate and the user manual specifications.

Right. I need just about 7 quarts, but my problem here is that my manual only states to use 5w40, 5w30 etc, and to "be careful because not all 5w40 and 5w30" are up to spec. But it does not state to use 504. Would you mind recommending some oil that are suitable for my Touareg that are up to spec?

 

[JulieWoods]

Julie, according to my repair manual your V6 (BHK engine code) takes 6.3 liters (6.7 qts) and needs VW oil spec 502. Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40.

I'm a little confused. Is it 504 or 502?

 

[JulieWoods]

Strange. My manual gives the spec.

Care to post where you manual specifies weight only?

It says 503.00 but that has been superseded by 504.00 but obviously a 503.00 spec will also suffice.

Volkswagen Oil Specifications - oilspecifications.org

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Yes, when i get home i will show you my manual. So as long as it says 5w40, 5w30, or 0w40 and "Volkswagon Approved" as well as 502 on the bottle, then that should be the right oil, correct?

 

[JulieWoods]

It must say 503.00 or 504.00 approved. The weight is not as important as the vw required approval.

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Thank you so much for the information, now have to take an extra trip back to NAPA to return this oil. I'll look for the 504, and more specifically the VW approved. This Mobil 1 seems to be VW approved, right?

 

[JulieWoods]

I've been putting rotella t6 in all my volkswagen, my v8 FSi egg, my 1.8t Fsi sportwagen, my old tdi's and my kawasaki zx6r race bike.

Should re name Rotella Franks, that **** goes on everything!

thank you for the information, I'll try to find some Rotella out here. :nerd: