vw caddy 2005 tdi red D red I

charlie p

can some1 tell me the right engine oil for this make of caddy . i was given 5/40 is that ok km142 on clock.
1 more thing my number plate light does not work, i have changed bulbs but still no joy. i dont have fuse box manual is there a fuse for just the number plate light ?? appericate any reply

George Dalton

The spec is the important part rather than the grade.

If you are using fixed service intervals then you can use VW 505.01 spec (usually a 5W40 grade) or VW 507.00 spec (usually a 5W30 grade) oil.

If you are on variable (long life) intervals then you need to use an oil that meets 507.00 spec.

Be careful as not all 5W40 oils meet 505.01 and equally not all 5W30 meets 507.00. The specs should be written on the can. If the oil you have meets neither spec then don't use it.

charlie p

ok thanks bud . i have only just got this caddy and want to look after it. i have never looked into these spec u talk of. i have can ere now its
C3 Synthetic 5w/30
fully synthetic - low saps
MB 229.31 BMW longlife- 04
acea a3/b3, b4/c3
bit of a mouth full i no that is all it said on can
do u think im on the right road ?

George Dalton

You are only on the right road if it states the VW spec you need on the can.

I never knew of a red I on the Caddy ?

in 2005 they had the 2.0L straight diesel non Turbo and the 1.9 TDI 104 PS PD but no red I ?

The DMF and Front left wheel bearing went on my 2005 Caddy at 15,000 kms.

charlie p

well some 1 could be dickin around with badges ,, but on the back its def tdi red d red i,, they r bhp130 from what i was told .. mad lad have u ever heard of these spec that george speaks of ??? i have only ever gone with 5w/30 ect .. but im not a mechanic

George Dalton

There were no 1.9TDI 130bhp Caddys.

George Dalton

George Dalton wrote: »

There were no 1.9TDI 130bhp Caddys.

No there wasn't and speaking of "I" wasn't the red "DI" the 130 hp in the Volkswagen's and the "I" in the Audi's ?

But as you said there was no 130 hp caddy's.

It was only the later caddy's that got the 2.0L 140 ps TDI. Not even sure if that were available in Ireland ?

nct tester

its either BSU engine 75bhp, BJB,BLS engine 105bhp or BDJ,BST 70bhp non turbo

Bpmull

Op if you don't believe George about the vw specs for the engine oil walk into halfords etc and look at the back of the oil cans you won't be long about seeing these specs written on them. I've seen them on oils we've used in the past and George is correct in what he's saying he normally is.

Dark sun

You can get quantum oil 507.00 spec from dealers cost around 38 euro for 5 lt.

nct tester

Dark sun wrote: »

You can get quantum oil 507.00 spec from dealers cost around 38 euro for 5 lt.

yeah quantum is what the main vw dealers are using. at least if you go into a main dealer you wont go wrong.

mickdw

nct tester wrote: »

yeah quantum is what the main vw dealers are using. at least if you go into a main dealer you wont go wrong.

You would think. A vw dealer parts store guy (very very experienced) put it down my neck that quantum synta 10w40 oil he had was the correct one for a pd engined octavia. It was 505.00 spec oil he was selling which was clearly wrong. He said they only stocked that and the longlife oil.

nct tester

mickdw wrote: »

You would think. A vw dealer parts store guy (very very experienced) put it down my neck that quantum synta 10w40 oil he had was the correct one for a pd engined octavia. It was 505.00 spec oil he was selling which was clearly wrong. He said they only stocked that and the longlife oil.

unreal, you would think they wouldn't get that wrong. at least you were in collecting it yourself and not sending in someone to collect it. nothing as bad as someone arriving home with the wrong parts. I got two 25 litre drums 5/30 504.507 through the trade link, was good value. Their timing belt kits are fantastic value, providing you have a genuine vw water pump to bring back.

charlie p

thanks 4 all the advice lads much apperitated ... i will look at oil in a hole diffrent way now )..
i will check log book for bhp when it comes. i did have an audi 130 bhp an this caddy dont feel like it 130 bhp..
but i dont drive it like an audi an she does need a service.

George Dalton

nct tester wrote: »

yeah quantum is what the main vw dealers are using

They don't actually use it in their own workshops, they use Castrol. They only sell the Quantum oil through their parts network.

Ronnie Beck

George Dalton wrote: »

They don't actually use it in their own workshops, they use Castrol. They only sell the Quantum oil through their parts network.

Both made by BP. You think there is much of a difference?

It's 145 versus 175euro for a 20l drum that's all I know.