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TDI PD engine oil

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  • 19-10-2014 8:19pm
    #1
    uncle-mofo
    Registered Users Posts: 259 ✭✭


    I picked up a 2008 golf 1.9 tdi (engine code BXE) last month and I'm looking into changing the oil. I'm in between using 507 (Quantum LongLife 3) or 505.01 (Quantum Platinum). I don't plan on leaving the oil in for 10k, it will likely be around 7k that I'll do the change. I understand 507 is for longlife and 505.01 is for fixed servicing. Since there isn't much price difference in the oil, which one is best?


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    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    I'd be using the 507 spec that's whats recommended for them. I have the same car with a bxe engine too and use quantum long life 3.

    507 is ultimately a higher spec better oil than 505.01.


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    toyotaavensis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭toyotaavensis


    Go for the better oil - the bxe engine is known for throwing a rod through the block so to minimise the likelihood of this happening use the good stuff.


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    Lanshane
    Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭Lanshane


    +1 on the Quantum Long life 504.507 spec. I use it on the wifes 09 Octavia. Can get it quite cheaply too at the VAG Dealers, especially if you buy the 20 Litre one!


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    Chimaera
    Registered Users Posts: 1,652 ✭✭✭Chimaera


    Use whatever specification is listed in the owner's manual, and change it when the service schedule tells you to. It's that simple. If the car is fitted with a DPF, you can't use 505.01 as the ash content is too high and it'll kill the DPF.


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