2018 VW Tiguan EA888 g3 engine calls for 0w-20; can I use 5w-20?
Is that the best oil? What is the best oil for my car?
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TOFTT, I've always read people say follow the spec, and multitude of example exploded engines cited, yet the internet is dearth of such examples. I think they are just mass market bad engines and explode regardless. 
(but dont say that out loud to a VW owner)
(but dont say that out loud to a VW owner)
You complete me.
My VW 1.8L at >2x stock power, 100K miles, no oil consumption and good compression says hold my beer.TOFTT, I've always read people say follow the spec, and multitude of example exploded engines cited, yet the internet is dearth of such examples. I think they are just mass market bad engines and explode regardless.
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haha let me make a slightly lesser trollish post.
If a mass market vehicle exists, a large majority is getting its oil changed at a place that doesnt care about VW spec 569.420. Most likely its chugging along with Safety Kleen, Triax, Sinopec or some other oddball name brand. Hopefully its not the tripe oil they call Ultra1Plus, I'd ask for a refund.
If a mass market vehicle exists, a large majority is getting its oil changed at a place that doesnt care about VW spec 569.420. Most likely its chugging along with Safety Kleen, Triax, Sinopec or some other oddball name brand. Hopefully its not the tripe oil they call Ultra1Plus, I'd ask for a refund.
You aren't wrong. Anymore though Euro oils are pretty common and using them isn't any more money or hassle and I suspect all the chain quick lube joints have them. Basically ST 5W30 and send it.
Many, many threads on this most popular of topics. Here are a few previous ones, if you need more I can post them.
Having said that, the oil for your Tiguan is not dependent on the winter rating. It is dependent on the VW approval. This is not a proper question for a VW that specifies an approval. As far as I know there are no VW 508 00 oils with a 5W winter rating. You should not be using what you have "on hand" here.
Having said that, the oil for your Tiguan is not dependent on the winter rating. It is dependent on the VW approval. This is not a proper question for a VW that specifies an approval. As far as I know there are no VW 508 00 oils with a 5W winter rating. You should not be using what you have "on hand" here.
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I would only use the 508 oil. I buy it at the dealer for a fair price. Why mess around?
Yes in fact you could use any 5W-30 and your car would never know the difference.
I think after this whole thing blows over we should get an apartment together
My car is only one data point, but the last time the oil was changed in my BMW 535d (before I bought it), the BMW dealer used LL-12FE 0W30 oil. The owner's manual calls for LL-04 5W30 oil. I've read something about BMW going to LL-12FE for MY 2016+ cars that originally called for LL-04.
As kschachn proved, this question is asked, answered, debated extensively, even though there is no real resolution. But I actually have another question on top of this. Removing considerations like factory recommendations, price, and "what you have on hand," is there ever an actual reason to choose a 5w20 over a 0W20 oil? From where I sit, the 0W20 oil has all the advantages: more selection, price, protection, etc.
The engine actually calls for vw 508. you can stop right there.(as previously mentioned)
Later on in the advanced class you can ask which oil for your bmw.. which requires a bmw spec and not a viscosity.
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What's not the same are the oils. The 0w20 is a better-built oil. It's why most passenger vehicle manufacturers have opted-out of using 5w20 in the engine factory.
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Your signature says you got 2 out of 3 right..... my opinion anyways
The only oil I'd change is with your Elantra. Being you're a Texan, find an SP-cert 5w40 for that engine.
Does the owner's manual say to use that specific oil and no other? Some cars mention several oils you can use of different viscosities, any one of which is fine, sometimes depending on conditions like ambient temperature or driving style.
That said, the viscosity difference between 0w20 and 5w20 at above freezing temps is essentially nil.
That said, the viscosity difference between 0w20 and 5w20 at above freezing temps is essentially nil.
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With VW 508 00 approval there are no other allowable grades within the approval. And due to the fact that the fuel economy testing for the vehicle was performed with that grade, VW cannot list nor otherwise encourage the use of another grade.
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