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What type of oil is VW 502 00?

What type of oil is VW 502 00?

synthetic motor oil
VW Oil – 5W-40 Weight – Motor Oil Spec VW 502 00 , 505 00 – German Ravenol VSI – 5L. 5 Liter Bottle – 5W-40 fully synthetic motor oil meets VW 502 00, 505 00, ACEA A3/B4 oil standards.

What is VW 502.00 oil spec?

VW 502.00: The Standard encompasses the requirements for engine oils for ŠKODA gasoline engines for a standard service interval. These are engine oils that achieve a quality level that is higher than VW 501.01. They are suitable for direct injection and forced induction.

What oil meets VW standards?

VW/Audi

Audi Oil Quality Std. Manufacturer Viscosity, SAE
VW 502.00 Pennzoil 5W-40
VW 505.01 Castrol 5W-40
VW 505.01 Chevron 5W-40
VW 505.01 Mobil 5W-30

What is the difference between VW 502 and 504?

Oils that don’t make the 504 grade will likely make the 502 grade, but the main difference is the heat and longevity test. Either way the oil will get contaminated and become less efficient. Regular oil change is a must, long life is just neglect.

What is the difference between 5W30 and 5w40?

5w30 is engine oil that has lower viscosity 5 and higher viscosity 30. 5w40 is engine oil that indicates the weight and viscosity of the engine. 5w30 has lower viscosity hence it is suitable to use in hot or lower temperatures. 5w40 has higher viscosity hence it is not suitable at all temperatures.

What oil is VW 507 00?

The Halfords 5W30 Fully Synthetic Oil 8 is a 5 litre bottle with an easy pour spout and is suitable for most VW, Audi, Seat, & Skoda vehicles from 2005 onwards. It meets the requirements of VW and Audi 504 00/507 00 Long Life Service.

Is it OK to use 5w30 instead of 5w40?

It’s not just the oil viscosity that’s important, it’s also the oil chemistry. As long as the oil you use is VW 502 certified, a 5W-30, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 will work just fine.

Is 5w40 better than 5w30?

The difference between 5w30 and 5w40 is that 5w40 has larger viscosity than 5w30. This means 5w30 is better than 5w40.

What does VW 504 00 mean?

The VW 504 00 specification superceedes the VW 503 00 and VW 503.01 specifications. VW 504 00 oils are suitable for engines meeting the demands of Euro IV emissions standards. VW 505.00. Passenger car diesel engine oil specification, minimum performance level CCMC PD-2.