Hi

Is 5w-40 the only oil i can use or can i use 5w-30? last time i used Shell helix 5w-40 hx8 ?

many thanks

Which ever viscosity of oil you choose, make sure it's either 505.01 or 507 rated, otherwise you will end up with camshaft problems.

ok great thank you.

See the sticky in this forum.

Have been using Quantum Platinum for years now and never looked back. 

Thankyou 

On 31/10/2022 at 11:09, softscoop said:

Which ever viscosity of oil you choose, make sure it's either 505.01 or 507 rated, otherwise you will end up with camshaft problems.

 

On 31/10/2022 at 11:09, softscoop said:

Which ever viscosity of oil you choose, make sure it's either 505.01 or 507 rated, otherwise you will end up with camshaft problems.

I looked on the leftover shell helix oil container and couldn't see any of the figures you stated 

11 minutes ago, stu55-57 said:

I looked on the leftover shell helix oil container and couldn't see any of the figures you stated 

 

So for the next change pick one where you can see one or both. May be written 505.01, 507.00, or with spaces instead of the dots. 505 01, 507 00.

Nothing else matters.

Great thanks .shame oil has got expensive now!!

Depends what you consider expensive. This would do you for a shade over £30 delivered: Audi/VW VAG approved Quantum Platinum Plus Oil - 5 Litres 5w 40 5w-40 505 spec | eBay rated to 505 00 and 505 01.

Thankyou for the information.i will check it out .