I want to do an oil change on my car this week, I have about 15 ltrs Of Elf Evolution SXR, 5w-40 oil, I wondered if it would be good for using on my car, TDi Octavia ? I cant find any info on if its ok for my car , I change my oil and filter every 6 months maybe more.

does it say it meets vw spec 505.00, 505.01 or 507.00?  If it does then yes, otherwise no no no...

 

If your car is a PD130 then 505.00 is no good.

My octavia is an old Tdi 2002.  The oil is fully synthetic recomended for renault but doesnt say for vw.

This is the stuff

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elf-Evolution-SXR-5W40-TOT-126372/dp/B002TIUBH8/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_3

 

but mine is sat in the garage !!

Don't know then.  It would appear likely it hasn't been approved by VW, so you would be taking a chance...

I wouldn't risk it. Spending a few extra pennies on some new (and approved) oil will work out much cheaper in the long run, rather than having things go wrong!

In the end i have taken your advice and bought some new oil, Quantum longlife III 5w30 fully synthetic. Bit pricey but it can last a year this time !!

 

Ive got some 5w40 oil which meets the correct VW specs, it also meets those renault specs

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