My Oil light came up yesterday on the way back from Alton Towers, so I am going to need some to pop in...
What is the Oil of choice for these cars ? I've had a quick search but didn't see anything glaring obvious to satisfy me.
Choice of Oil ?
Re: Choice of Oil ?
The lube I generally use depends on the satisfaction level on the particular occasion. Just use what pleasures YOU most not what others think.
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Has to be VW505.01 spec.
I like Mobil but any reputable brand will do.
Doesn't matter if it says it's for diesels.
As for the engine oil, I have no idea.
I like Mobil but any reputable brand will do.
Doesn't matter if it says it's for diesels.
As for the engine oil, I have no idea.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Mobil is good if you’re going for it a lot. But Castrol for when you’re quite close to the “edge”
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Hi
My C6 RS6 gets treated with Mobil 1 ESP formula 5w-30
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My C6 RS6 gets treated with Mobil 1 ESP formula 5w-30
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Re: Choice of Oil ?
The C5 is a different beast though. There are some specific reasons relating to the positioning of engine components that require a specific oil.
IIRC it doesn't matter what you put in the C6 because it leaks out almost immediately.
IIRC it doesn't matter what you put in the C6 because it leaks out almost immediately.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Shoppinit wrote:The C5 is a different beast though. There are some specific reasons relating to the positioning of engine components that require a specific oil.
IIRC it doesn't matter what you put in the C6 because it leaks out almost immediately.
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Re: Choice of Oil ?
Shoppinit wrote:The C5 is a different beast though. There are some specific reasons relating to the positioning of engine components that require a specific oil.
IIRC it doesn't matter what you put in the C6 because it leaks out almost immediately.
I know about this little secret
I’ve been a victim of it. I’ve got this fixed. Cost me a bit but it’s peace to my mind. Took it to a specialist in Oxford. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Is there a permanent fix for it? Uprated seal or something?
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Ended up going with Petronas 5W30 505.01
Seems to do well for the F1 team, so I am hoping for about an extra 30bhp or so over everyone else. Also at only £36 for 4 Litres, I was pleasantly suprised !
Seems to do well for the F1 team, so I am hoping for about an extra 30bhp or so over everyone else. Also at only £36 for 4 Litres, I was pleasantly suprised !
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Don't think I've seen a 5W30 505.01 oil before.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Obviously, I meant Castrol.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Choice of Oil ?
According to the guys who fixed it it’s a new updated seal.Shoppinit wrote:Is there a permanent fix for it? Uprated seal or something?
While it was there I thought I’d have it engine and gearbox remapped too.
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Re: Choice of Oil ?
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engin ... -30-oil-5l
This was the one, I'm fairly sure. Doesn't state 505.01 on the site, but it does say it on the back of the bottle.
This was the one, I'm fairly sure. Doesn't state 505.01 on the site, but it does say it on the back of the bottle.
Re: Choice of Oil ?
Did you search this forum? It's been covered loads of times on here.
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