[The Cheat]

OK, this is a list of all the 502.00 and 505.01-approved oils available worldwide. This should alleviate any question or concern about what oil to run in your PD.

 

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Great information. I have a new 2006 NewBeetle TDI. I've started checking and can't find the 502 & 505 spec oil anywhere. Besides the dealer, where is it available in the USA?

 

[ChristopherC]

Easy to find online (tdiparts, impex, etc.).

Local retail outlets can be a bit tougher to find, depending on where you live.

 

[tdi jerry]

505.01 oil

Great information. I have a new 2006 NewBeetle TDI. I've started checking and can't find the 502 & 505 spec oil anywhere. Besides the dealer, where is it available in the USA?

you need the 505.01 oil in your 06 tdi not the 505.00.

 

[mel72349]

Amsoil now meets VW 505.01 spec

AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-40 has been reformulated to meet VW 505.01.

http://www.amsoil.com/media/pressreleases/2006/pr_newafl.aspx

FYI, I'm not connected with AMSOIL, just a DIY owner passing on what I found.

 

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you need the 505.01 oil in your 06 tdi not the 505.00.

I'm confused. I have several cases of Castrol Syntec, SAE 5W-40 Full synthetic motor oil. VW 502.00, 505.00. "Offers full synthetic performance, engineered specifically to meet the Volkswagen engine warranty requirements including testing in VW TDI engines". Can I used this oil in my 2006 VW TDI?

 

[The Cheat]

I'm confused. I have several cases of Castrol Syntec, SAE 5W-40 Full synthetic motor oil. VW 502.00, 505.00. "Offers full synthetic performance, engineered specifically to meet the Volkswagen engine warranty requirements including testing in VW TDI engines". Can I used this oil in my 2006 VW TDI?

No, but I'll buy it off you for use in my VR6.

You can get 505.01 in bulk from ecstuning.com.

 

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No, but I'll buy it off you for use in my VR6.

You can get 505.01 in bulk from ecstuning.com.

I have 60 quarts. Good stuff, too bad it won't work in the PD TDI. Shipping will make even a couple of cases cost prohibitive. I can sell it at work. Thanks!

 

[kaiser]

the elf excellium ldx on that list has been changed to elf excellium nf.

same oil just a new suffix.

just an fyi.

 

[gordy49]

I'm confused. I have several cases of Castrol Syntec, SAE 5W-40 Full synthetic motor oil. VW 502.00, 505.00. "Offers full synthetic performance, engineered specifically to meet the Volkswagen engine warranty requirements including testing in VW TDI engines". Can I used this oil in my 2006 VW TDI?

The dealer that I have my oil change uses the oil you described above. It has worked for 15000 miles so far.