Which Oil for my 2.5 tdi

[geggsie]

I need to top up (from minimum on dipstick) the engine oil for my superb. It has a CAT and not a DPF. Which type oil should I put in?

[Gaz]

5w/30 VW spec (VW507), your choice of quality.  I used to put Fuchs Titan Supersyn in mine, but at the last oil change, changed to Unipart S1700.

 

You can search on Opie Oils for options:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pv-121480-shell-helix-ultra-ect-5w-30-premium-fully-synthetic-engine-oil-oil-and-filter-service-pack-6l-ufi-oil-filter-2501900.aspx?vehicleid=18336&yearfilter=2006&FitmentNotes=

 

ECP have Valvoline discounted:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Skoda_Superb_2.5_2006/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/engine-oil/?521770390&1&b2782448197fb5ad8423f2e53dc4dd9c8379b4d7&000398

 

GSF:

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/980aa1540

(GSF are a Brisky sponsor)

 

Halfords:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/engine-oils-fluids/engine-oil/halfords-5w30-fully-synthetic-vw-audi-oil-5l?_$ja=kw:skimlinks_phg%7Ctsid:40392&cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-PerformanceHorizon-_-skimlinks_phg-_-TopLink

 

Or if you've got a Skoda, VW or Audi near you, you could get a tub of Quantum.

 

Gaz

[dieselV6]

Anything VW spec 505.00, 505.01, 506.01 or 507. I prefer thicker 5W40 oils as I often run the engine at close to full power.

[iob]

I would go for the same oil which is in.

As far as I know, mixing different types of oil (even the same spec, i.e. 5W30) is not healthy for your car...Although, in your case I think we are talking about 100 -200 ml of the stuff.

 

No papers from the last oil change?

[oh_superb]

I use GM Dexos 2 which is fully synthetic 5W30 oil. Judging from the spotless carbon and sludge free appearance of my cams tappets and top end under cam cover area of the engine and the fact that somehow it is managing to keep alive an AYM still at 142000 miles that are renowned for cams wearing out, I'd say it is a good oil. Cheap too at £16 per 5 litres at a Vauxhall dealer with a trade card.

This engine does NOT need 505.01 or 507.00 spec. But it does no harm. Dexos is in fact 505.01 compatible and use it in brothers remapped 1.9 TDI Seat again with no issues over many miles.

Edited 29 June, 2015 by oh_superb