Originally Posted by zeng
Originally Posted by TWsVW
The manual says every 10k miles, if I'm using the right oil? I just don't understand the differences between the manual (VW 502 00) and the factory advisory sticker (VW 504 00). VW 502 00 oils seem to be the norm, but VW 504 00 seems to provide better wear protection. 0W-30 is specified in both the manual and the advisory sticker, but I haven't seen any 0W-30's that are VW 504 00 approved (all seem to be 5W-30). The manual says that the factory filled was SAE 0W-30, so I think I'll just go with Castrol EDGE 0W-30 A3/B4 (VW 502 00) on the new engine for now and have the oil analyzed at some point. Just wish VW would clear-up the confusion...there are some Technical Bulletins out there for the Atlas, but I just don't have access:
2052987/1 17-18-02TT - Engine Oil Type and Viscosity Change for New Model Year
2012855/19 17-18-05 - Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
TW
VW 50400 is variable service long life oils which OEM does recommend for 30,000 km for vehicles with service indicator, which yours does.
VW 50200 is for fixed service for 15,000 km (9300 miles).
Your FF of 0W30 is likely a VW 50400, not VW 50200 as I understand it.
Since you're not considering 18,000 miles or thereabout , you may deselect higher spec'ed VW 50400 which is pricey with availability issue.
At 10,000 miles OCI, your selection of VW 50200 is appropriate and value for money, whatever oil brands.
Edge 0W30 A3B4 VW 50200 would do the job, but I'm biased towards a VW 50200 that carries a C3 (whether 0W30 or 5W30 in your context) just as a VW 50400 is always a C3.
Be aware since I saw you are mentioning variable service intervals before. There is NO SUCH thing as variable intervals in the US, regarding of which specification is used in which car. ALL VW vehicles were always on 10k interval (miles) in more than a decade, and VW504.00/507.00 were never on variable interval here.
Variable intervals are strictly determined by market conditions.
Originally Posted by TWsVW
The manual says every 10k miles, if I'm using the right oil? I just don't understand the differences between the manual (VW 502 00) and the factory advisory sticker (VW 504 00). VW 502 00 oils seem to be the norm, but VW 504 00 seems to provide better wear protection. 0W-30 is specified in both the manual and the advisory sticker, but I haven't seen any 0W-30's that are VW 504 00 approved (all seem to be 5W-30). The manual says that the factory filled was SAE 0W-30, so I think I'll just go with Castrol EDGE 0W-30 A3/B4 (VW 502 00) on the new engine for now and have the oil analyzed at some point. Just wish VW would clear-up the confusion...there are some Technical Bulletins out there for the Atlas, but I just don't have access:
2052987/1 17-18-02TT - Engine Oil Type and Viscosity Change for New Model Year
2012855/19 17-18-05 - Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
TW
VW 50400 is variable service long life oils which OEM does recommend for 30,000 km for vehicles with service indicator, which yours does.
VW 50200 is for fixed service for 15,000 km (9300 miles).
Your FF of 0W30 is likely a VW 50400, not VW 50200 as I understand it.
Since you're not considering 18,000 miles or thereabout , you may deselect higher spec'ed VW 50400 which is pricey with availability issue.
At 10,000 miles OCI, your selection of VW 50200 is appropriate and value for money, whatever oil brands.
Edge 0W30 A3B4 VW 50200 would do the job, but I'm biased towards a VW 50200 that carries a C3 (whether 0W30 or 5W30 in your context) just as a VW 50400 is always a C3.
Be aware since I saw you are mentioning variable service intervals before. There is NO SUCH thing as variable intervals in the US, regarding of which specification is used in which car. ALL VW vehicles were always on 10k interval (miles) in more than a decade, and VW504.00/507.00 were never on variable interval here.
Variable intervals are strictly determined by market conditions.