Originally Posted by
vdubbed12
Thanks for the information. I’ve had a look at the website and it only mentions, “ This oil can be used where VW 503.00, 506.00, 506.01 is specified. ” but then on Supercheap Auto says “Valvoline SynPower XL-III OEM approved where Volkswagen VW 504.00/507.00, Mercedes-Benz MB 229.51 and BMW LL-04 specification oils are required.”
I’ve emailed the dealership so we will see what they say. But when I had a look at their email address I noticed that they are part of a franchise dealership - Penfold Group in Melbourne. I think they have Penfold Audi, Mazda but didn’t know this VW dealership was one of them. Anyway I had my Mazda CX-9 serviced there about 2 years ago and I recall they also put on a Valvoline service reminder sticker. They probably have a contract/deal with Valvoline? I wonder if Penfold Audi gets Valvoline as well.
I never knew different dealerships use different engine oils - had my VW’s for a while but never had anything else put in by dealers other than Castrol. Next time I book I’ll be asking what brand engine oil they put in - probably wouldn’t matter but still like to use Castrol.