Originally Posted By: BBDartCA
I see Mobil1 has a 0W40 with VW 502.00 certs. But my 2011 VW calls for 5W40 only. 2.0 TSI. Anybody know if its going to void warranty if we use the 0W? Also, what VW/Audi models (or in what regions) is the 0W40 approved?
With 1200 miles on the motor now, I'm going to do the first oil change at about 3K. Factory OCI is 10K and all oil changes are free for 3 years.
No where in your owners manual does it call for 5w40 only. This I know.
It does however call for a VW spec. Vw 502, 505, 506, ect. . . are all specs from VW. Whatever one your motor calls for (VW 502 in this case) is what you should use.
An oil that meets the VW 502 does not have to be 5w40. As long as the oil will do what VW wants it to do, It can be used. For example, there are 5w40, 0w40, and 0w30 oils out there that meet VW 502 spec.
I changed out my oil to M1 0w40 before I even hit 1000 miles. Im sick in the head, I know.
But it's a very good oil. Some people around here think it may be one of the best oils ever made.
I dunno. But the Jetta has not blown up into a billion little pieces, nor has my hair started to fall out, so it's working!