VW 505 01 Engine Oil

[DutchAussie]

The following Engine Oils meet the VW 505 01 Specification:

Mobil Synt S Special V 5W-40

Mobil Synt S Special V 5W-40 is a high performance diesel engine oil using a synthetic based formulation. It is primarily intended for use in Volkswagen pump-jerk diesel engines where an oil approved by Volkswagen to their specification VW 505 01 is required. These engines are filled on production with an oil of this quality.


This is the only oil I have found so far to meet this spec in Australia. I will continue my research.

[aprr32]

Have you looked at the Fuchs range of synthetics for TDI's and FSI's ?

[DutchAussie]

Have you looked at the Fuchs range of synthetics for TDI's and FSI's ?

I have read the name before but have never seen any of their oils in Australian shops.

I will do some more research.

I am looking for oils meeting the VW 507.00 spec for our 2007 VW Caddy.

[acdcfan]

I am looking for oils meeting the VW 507.00 spec for our 2007 VW Caddy.

you are not going to find any. It is specially made by Castrol for VW and it is not available for retail.
I have tried

[syncro]

It's a specification not a brand.

[Oneofthegreats]

you are not going to find any. It is specially made by Castrol for VW and it is not available for retail.
I have tried

This true as I've been through the same scenario with my bro's GTI.
Apparentely VW has a deal with Shell oil now as that's what I've been told by my friend at VW.
Obviously Shell made a better offer. This happened to BMW awhile ago when they converted to Castrol from Mobil & all the product's had to be replaced.

I your after info on what oil to use, check here in the lube section. These are all for the Mk5 GTI

Castrol
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/

CASTROL EDGE SPORT 5W-30
Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 is a full synthetic SAE 5W-30, API SM/CF. ACEA A3/B3/B4 engine oil formulated for highly tuned fast fours and latest technology engines. It provides superb strength and ultimate protection even when running hard, fast or hot.

Service Refill Capacity: 4.6* Litres (See Note 568)

Shell
http://www.shell.com/home/page/au-en/shell_for_businesses/lube_match/app_lubematch.html

SHELL HELIX ULTRA 5W-40
Service Refill Capacity: 4.6* Litres

Mobil
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/mobil_au/

MOBIL 1 0W-40 or MOBIL SYNTH S 10W-40 or MOBIL SUPER S PLUS 10W-40 or MOBIL 1 0W-40
Service Refill Capacity: 4.6* Litres

Hope his clears up a few thing's & help's out.

[acdcfan]

It's a specification not a brand.

Yes, but for diesel engines there aren't any oils with same specs that you can find in retail shops.
You can buy it from a dealer for around $25.00/L. but for topping up purposes you can use fully synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-30

[Transporter]

Yes, but for diesel engines there aren't any oils with same specs that you can find in retail shops.
You can buy it from a dealer for around $25.00/L. but for topping up purposes you can use fully synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-30

Buy it in 5 L, it is cheaper.

[acdcfan]

Buy it in 5 L, it is cheaper.

I haven't tried to buy any yet I just know this 'cos dealer offered it to me when i was picking up my car

[DutchAussie]

Have you looked at the Fuchs range of synthetics for TDI's and FSI's ?

Yes, I recently found this brand.

[DutchAussie]

Yes, but for diesel engines there aren't any oils with same specs that you can find in retail shops.
You can buy it from a dealer for around $25.00/L. but for topping up purposes you can use fully synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-30


Have a look at my Website & Forum for information.

[jacob_1987]

Nulon 5W-40W is 505 compatiable... a bit pricey but so far so good on a 1.9 TDI

[Transporter]

Nulon 5W-40W is 505 compatiable... a bit pricey but so far so good on a 1.9 TDI

It must be VW approved not a compatiable. It is not the same.
Shell Helix ultar extra from Repco is on special $79.95
Stick with oils from the oil companies it is safer.

[jacob_1987]

sorry it is approved www.nulon.com.au

[jacob_1987]

Meets or exceeds the high performance specifications of the following vehicle manufacturers:
BMW long drain LL-98, LL04
Mercedes Benz 229.51
VW 50200, 50500, 50501
Porsche Approved

[Transporter]

sorry it is approved www.nulon.com.au

Well their product is not good enough for many VW TDI applications, so I rather use the highest quality oil especially if there is not much difference in the price. Be every careful what oils do you use, since money you save now, doesn’t have to be enough for paying the repairs later.

Directly from Nulon website lube guide:

See limitations at the end of the guide.

Recomended lubes for:
GT Sport 2.0L TDI:
If fitted with DPF refer to dealer,,,,? GOLF GT SPORT 2.0L TDI has DPF :duh:

GOLF 2.0L TDI Not for vehicle with DPF
They are showing Nulon 5W30 long life which is not for long life regime and what is more important it doesn’t say VW Approved.

http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/NulonAus/default.asp
Basically their 5W40 Diesel and Petrol oil was approved for VW505.00 and VW505.01 only and not 5W30. Only this oil say "Approved by VW".
I didn’t find any Nulon oil with VW504.00 VW507.00 :)

http://www.nulon.com.au/products.php?productName=100%_Synthetic_5W-30_Long_Life_Diesel_and_Petrol_Engine_Oil

[mulga1]

http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/5032_SLX_Professional_LLIII_Powerflow_119390_2007_ 03.pdf
This is what VW uses for their 507.00 specification oil in the dealer workshops.

[Transporter]

http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/5032_SLX_Professional_LLIII_Powerflow_119390_2007_ 03.pdf
This is what VW uses for their 507.00 specification oil in the dealer workshops.

VW dealer in Adelaide is selling only the imported oil in VW labeled containers and it doesn't mention what oil company is making oil for them. I'm getting suspicious that it could be for the reason that oils from Castrol and other oil companies in OZ were not good enough and VW HQ decided to take full control and supply the oil to the dealers.

[Preen59]

VW dealer in Adelaide is selling only the imported oil in VW labeled containers and it doesn't mention what oil company is making oil for them. I'm getting suspicious that it could be for the reason that oils from Castrol and other oil companies in OZ were not good enough and VW HQ decided to take full control and supply the oil to the dealers.

Errr.. More likely if they label it VW and do not share where the product came from, they can charge more for it and gain a higher profit margin.

Castrol makes some of the best oils in the world. VW recommends Castrol. :)

[Transporter]

Errr.. More likely if they label it VW and do not share where the product came from, they can charge more for it and gain a higher profit margin.

Castrol makes some of the best oils in the world. VW recommends Castrol. :)

Well actually the label says "Made in Germany".
In Europe VW supply oil to dealers unlike here - they can buy whatever.
Oils made in OZ are not as good as EU oils. IMO. Anybody is welcome to disagree.:)

[linds]

I've mentioned this in a previous thread, but there is Mobil 1 ESP available from Mobil distributors, bought two 20L bottles so far in the time I've had my car, and it's a 504.00/507.00 oil, absolutely awesome, drive it hard, done 130000km, still eating nothing... and amazingly aussie made (probably melbourne)

website: http://www.mobil1.com.au/products/product_ESP_5W30.aspx

Nitty gritty PDS sheet: http://www.mobil.com/Australia-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_ESP_Formula_5W-30.asp

[Transporter]

I've mentioned this in a previous thread, but there is Mobil 1 ESP available from Mobil distributors, bought two 20L bottles so far in the time I've had my car, and it's a 504.00/507.00 oil, absolutely awesome, drive it hard, done 130000km, still eating nothing... and amazingly aussie made (probably melbourne)

website: http://www.mobil1.com.au/products/product_ESP_5W30.aspx

Nitty gritty PDS sheet: http://www.mobil.com/Australia-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_ESP_Formula_5W-30.asp

I don't see anywhere on my 20L oil drums that it would be made in Australia.
Do you have on your drums Made in Australia?

[DutchAussie]

I don't see anywhere on my 20L oil drums that it would be made in Australia.
Do you have on your drums Made in Australia?

Mobil has only one Lube Refinery in Australia. I used to work in the Mobil Lube Refinery at Port Stanvac in South Australia.
The plant has been shutdown for several years and never made any synthetic oils.

[Transporter]

Mobil has only one Lube Refinery in Australia. I used to work in the Mobil Lube Refinery at Port Stanvac in South Australia.
The plant has been shutdown for several years and never made any synthetic oils.

So, all the Mobil synthetic oils are imported than and probably made in France.
That's good.
Thanks for that info. :)

[ShandyDownsVW]

For anyone still having any trouble, Penrite Enviro+ 5W-30 is VW approved against VW 504.00/507.00 and also refers to VW 505.01 and MB 229.51. About $65 for 5 litres at my local auto shop, Hills Automen at Hahndorf. Penrite is an Australian made oil.

[Transporter]

For anyone still having any trouble, Penrite Enviro+ 5W-30 is VW approved against VW 504.00/507.00 and also refers to VW 505.01 and MB 229.51. About $65 for 5 litres at my local auto shop, Hills Automen at Hahndorf. Penrite is an Australian made oil.

Well, that Enviro+ you have on mind is actually full import. But othervise, most of Penrite oils are made in OZ.