Mobil 1 0W40 for 2015 Golf?
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How about continuing this discussion in the thread you started yesterday?
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Originally Posted By: Revrick
I have several quarts of Mobil 1 0W40, which the label says is for most VW's, etc. The Owners Manual calls for 5W30 or 5W40 for my 2015 Golf TS1. Can I safely use 0W40?
What VW oil specification is in the owners manual or on a sticker affixed under the hood, most likely the core support near the hood latch.
I have several quarts of Mobil 1 0W40, which the label says is for most VW's, etc. The Owners Manual calls for 5W30 or 5W40 for my 2015 Golf TS1. Can I safely use 0W40?
What VW oil specification is in the owners manual or on a sticker affixed under the hood, most likely the core support near the hood latch.
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Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
How about continuing this discussion in the thread you started yesterday?
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...lf?#Post3572791
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...and follow VW recommendation.
How about continuing this discussion in the thread you started yesterday?
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...lf?#Post3572791
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...and follow VW recommendation.
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The Owners Manual calls for 5W30 or 5W40
You have already been corrected regarding this. The manual doesn't call for 5w30 or 5w40 oil. It references a particular VW spec, which, only specific oils meet. (some 5w30, some 5w40, some 0w-40) You need to find those oils and use them.
Is the VW manual helpful in confusing the end user, probably; years ago, even the VW dealerships didn't know what to use.
It pays to educate yourself WRT the proper oils in your warranty period.
Peak Conventional 5w30 is a 5w30 but is not appropriate for your car.
The Owners Manual calls for 5W30 or 5W40
You have already been corrected regarding this. The manual doesn't call for 5w30 or 5w40 oil. It references a particular VW spec, which, only specific oils meet. (some 5w30, some 5w40, some 0w-40) You need to find those oils and use them.
Is the VW manual helpful in confusing the end user, probably; years ago, even the VW dealerships didn't know what to use.
It pays to educate yourself WRT the proper oils in your warranty period.
Peak Conventional 5w30 is a 5w30 but is not appropriate for your car.
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Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Is the VW manual helpful in confusing the end user, probably;
It sure is, because the way it is written, it looks like 5w-30 and 5w-40 are the grades that they want you to use, in addition to meeting the VW spec. Alas, the language is loose enough that I would have no problem running any VW 502.00 approved oil, regardless of grade.
Here's a page from the 2014 manual. The 2015 may be similar...
Is the VW manual helpful in confusing the end user, probably;
It sure is, because the way it is written, it looks like 5w-30 and 5w-40 are the grades that they want you to use, in addition to meeting the VW spec. Alas, the language is loose enough that I would have no problem running any VW 502.00 approved oil, regardless of grade.
Here's a page from the 2014 manual. The 2015 may be similar...
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