Hello, new to the board. Searched to no avail (both board and internet). I have 2003 W8 Passat, one of the weardest engines on the road. I have just 12K on the clock and did two first oil changes at the dealer, I think they used bulk Castrol W5-40. When I talked to them at 10K service I figured that they know nothing about W8 and just put whatever they have in it. Anyway, I took out the manual and read oil requirements. Basically, oil need to meet one of two criterias:
-Meet VW 503 01 and 505 01, or
-ILSAC GF-3 and SAE 5W-40
Does anyone knows if such animal exists in North America? So far I haven't found one. All ILSAC GF-3 oils seem to have 0W-40 weight, all VW503.01 have only VW505.00 specs, and vice versa. I know it's weard that gasoline engine asks for VW 505.01, which is meant for latest desiel engines from VW. But can I find a reasonable oil that really meets those requirements? Any ideas?
-Meet VW 503 01 and 505 01, or
-ILSAC GF-3 and SAE 5W-40
Does anyone knows if such animal exists in North America? So far I haven't found one. All ILSAC GF-3 oils seem to have 0W-40 weight, all VW503.01 have only VW505.00 specs, and vice versa. I know it's weard that gasoline engine asks for VW 505.01, which is meant for latest desiel engines from VW. But can I find a reasonable oil that really meets those requirements? Any ideas?