I'm sure this has probably been done to death, but I just want to double check the situation to make sure I'm using the correct engine oil for my 1.2 petrol Mk1 Skoda Fabia.

I have a few bottles of Shell Helix Plus 10W - 40 (API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B3, VW 500.00, 502.00, 505.00). Is that oil OK to use on my car? Or could it damage the engine or cause potential problems over a prolonged period of time?

Also what is the absolute best oil that Skoda recommend for the car? I've looked in the Skoda owners manual and Haynes manual and it's all there but it's double dutch to me and about as clear as mud!

Many thanks...

I'm sure this has probably been done to death, but I just want to double check the situation to make sure I'm using the correct engine oil for my 1.2 petrol Mk1 Skoda Fabia.

I have a few bottles of Shell Helix Plus 10W - 40 (API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B3, VW 500.00, 502.00, 505.00). Is that oil OK to use on my car? Or could it damage the engine or cause potential problems over a prolonged period of time?

Also what is the absolute best oil that Skoda recommend for the car? I've looked in the Skoda owners manual and Haynes manual and it's all there but it's double dutch to me and about as clear as mud!

Many thanks...

what year is your fabia and is it a classic or comfort? or something else

generally 10w40 is a bit old hat and they normally now run on 5w30 vw504 spec.The 5w30 would also be more fuel efficient and better in cold weather

what year is your fabia and is it a classic or comfort? or something else

generally 10w40 is a bit old hat and they normally now run on 5w30 vw504 spec.The 5w30 would also be more fuel efficient and better in cold weather

Thanks for replying. It is a 2005 (54 Reg), ambiente estate. I'm just finding all these different specs confusing. I really need to know whether it is safe to use the Shell Helix oil that I have and if not (or when that runs out) what the best oil for my engine is (that is recommended by Skoda for my engine).

Cheers...

Thanks for replying. It is a 2005 (54 Reg), ambiente estate. I'm just finding all these different specs confusing. I really need to know whether it is safe to use the Shell Helix oil that I have and if not (or when that runs out) what the best oil for my engine is (that is recommended by Skoda for my engine).

Cheers...

no worries. I can help with this as learnt a few things and collected information when I worked in technical for a lubricants company.The first choice would be 5w30 meeting VW504 spec alternatively you can use 10w40 shell helix. I'd stick to a standard drain interval for the 10w40.I hope this helps

Edited 27 November, 201015 yr by newskoda