Hi.

 

Have you heard the saying "a little knowledge is a very dangerous thing"? Well, with my level of knowledge, I must be lethal!

 

I've searched my Skoda handbook,the web and this forum, but can't seem to find any information relating to what the correct type and grade of oil is required in a 2005 petrol 1.2 Mk1 Fabia Classic.

 

I normally change oil, filters and plugs on all my vehicles on an annual basis, I realise that it's not always required, now that service intervals are longer, but I like doing it...

 

I have 2 litres of Shell Helix Ultra AG 5w-30. 

 

I'm assuming the 3 cylinder VW engine requires a synthetic oil as there's very little oil in the sump. I'm less sure on what viscosity I should be using.  Could anyone comment on what you're using on a similar model?

 

Any help and feedback would be very much appreciated.

 

Thanks.

Ian (Fabguy)

No replies, but I've been doing some research and seem to have an answer.

 

In the "Ask a Tech" forum http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/122997-fabia-i-vw-oil-specs-explained/?hl=engine+oil 

Opie oils has posted a piece about this subject. Following the link on this piece takes you to their website which allows you to enter details of your vehicle to see the recommended oil.

 

For a 2005 petrol 1.2 Fabia Classic they recommend: Standard engine oil: 5W-30 synthetic which is suitable for all the latest Volkswagen diesel and gasoline engines requiring VW 504.00 / 507.00 with extended service intervals (WIV) up to 50,000 km or 2 years.

 

I seemed to have got the right oil without realising it. Still, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Hi

 

The oil you need depends on the service schedule the car is on. If it is on an annual/10k miles service, you need an oil that meets the 502.00 specification. If it's the variable service schedule, you need an oil that meets the 504.00 spec. 

 

502.00 - http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-746-vw-50200-oil.aspx

504.00 - http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-749-vw-50400-oil.aspx

 

The 504.00 oils are all good oils, so make your decision based on any brand/price preference you have. With the 502.00 oils, go for a 0w-30, 5w30 or 0w-40 or 5w-40.

 

In reality, the Helix AG will be fine for annual servicing, even though it's not VW approved.

 

Cheers

Tim

On 18/07/2013 at 12:13, oilman said:

Hi

 

The oil you need depends on the service schedule the car is on. If it is on an annual/10k miles service, you need an oil that meets the 502.00 specification. If it's the variable service schedule, you need an oil that meets the 504.00 spec. 

 

502.00 - http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-746-vw-50200-oil.aspx

504.00 - http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-749-vw-50400-oil.aspx

 

The 504.00 oils are all good oils, so make your decision based on any brand/price preference you have. With the 502.00 oils, go for a 0w-30, 5w30 or 0w-40 or 5w-40.

 

In reality, the Helix AG will be fine for annual servicing, even though it's not VW approved.

 

Cheers

Tim

My mechanic put Mobil 10W40

 

Wtf?