"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
05/20/2015 at 20:40 • Filed to: Oil, VW
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"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
05/20/2015 at 20:40 • Filed to: Oil, VW | 0
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Today I was going along nicely towards my brightly colored home, being transported by all 1.4 Liters of BlueMotion’ed turbocharged fury when all of a sudden this “CHECK OIL LEVEL” message and triangular exclamation mark icon light came on:
After reading the owners manual, I realized it wasn’t a critical situation but I needed to see the oil level and add some if it wasn’t at optimal level. I checked the dipstick three times and it sure was a bit low. I discovered the oil this 1.4 likes to gurgle is VW-504-00 which is optimized for longevity.
A forum expedition showed me that the oil in “off the shelf” terms is Castrol EDGE 5W-30. My question is, what difference does it have the “VW Specified” oil that the manual begs me to put in the car to the Castrol I can buy from the chubby guy at AutoZone? Is it just to make money out of innocent people like me? Does it make a difference? Should I not put one of those for any reason?
Any answer to this is greatly appreciated.
jkm7680
> Vicente Esteve
05/20/2015 at 20:47 |
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I’d say top off with what the manual recommends!
deekster_caddy
> Vicente Esteve
05/20/2015 at 20:47 |
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What API rating does VW recommend? Just look for that rating on the bottle.
Edit - our ‘08 Passat 2.0T gas calls for Castrol 0w20. The engine sounds clattery as shit when I run that weight, so I use 5w30 summer and 0w20 or 5w20 (as I can find it) winter.
DrJohannVegas
> Vicente Esteve
05/20/2015 at 20:49 |
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If you look at the bottles, you may find that the Castrol on the shelf is 504.00
The oil spec is about longevity, specifically with respect to heat, IIRC. It also matters for emissions, etc. I know your pain, I also get to enjoy the fun of VW oil specs. Bottom line: better to spend a bit more now (you may also find it at some of the other chains).
Amoore100
> jkm7680
05/20/2015 at 20:51 |
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You never know with a VW...
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jkm7680
> Amoore100
05/20/2015 at 20:52 |
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That’s why I say that.
Had an A4 2.0t and carried around a shitload of oil with me.
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Amoore100
> jkm7680
05/20/2015 at 20:54 |
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Herp derp: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/why-the-1st-ge…
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jkm7680
> Amoore100
05/20/2015 at 20:54 |
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What? Herpes?
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Amoore100
> jkm7680
05/20/2015 at 20:56 |
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No, just the fact that you post about how awesome the Allroad is and someone else comes along with VW maintenance issues (not really much of an issue though lol)
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Vicente Esteve
> Amoore100
05/20/2015 at 22:49 |
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Hahaha I also realized that and though “Crap. Now this is awkward...”
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Vicente Esteve
> deekster_caddy
05/20/2015 at 22:50 |
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It uses 5W-30 Castrol EDGE. I found some at AutoZone and topped it off with about three quarters of the bottle. The warning light is now off.
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Vicente Esteve
> DrJohannVegas
05/20/2015 at 22:51 |
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Oh yeah, when I went with my father to AutoZone he was surprised that Castrol Edge costed 3 times more than what he normally would pick. It is necessary and essential though, so he didn’t complain.
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Vicente Esteve
> jkm7680
05/20/2015 at 23:01 |
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Topped off now!
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deekster_caddy
> Vicente Esteve
05/21/2015 at 06:07 |
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The warning light came on for 3/4 of a quart down? That seems early.
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Vicente Esteve
> deekster_caddy
05/21/2015 at 09:23 |
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Yeah, the forums said it was normal with how new the car is and high temperature.
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deekster_caddy
> Vicente Esteve
05/21/2015 at 10:14 |
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interesting. How hot is it where you are?
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Vicente Esteve
> deekster_caddy
05/21/2015 at 10:30 |
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It’s the second most humid place on earth, and temperatures are easily 90-100-110.