oil

[slammedorblowen]

Is there any aftermarket oils available for an 05 tdi?

[bart]

Re: oil

nah, just use the vw oil, if you dont, your engine will seize and you'll have to buy a new one.

[Stonewall]

Re: oil

Is there any aftermarket oils available for an 05 tdi?

From what I have heard the PD's take a even more special oil, I have heard of people using mobil's Delvac1 but haven't read into it much. Do a search on the tdiclub's website and you will more then likely find a ton of info.

[Stampfan]

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The LubroMoly products sold at Concept-1 likely have a specific oil that will meet VW specs for the PD (see your manual).

There is a complete list on tdiclub.com in the forum archives of PD approved oils, but only a handful are available in North America. Most are not readily available, but you can find some with a little digging and searching.

Delvac-1 does not officially meet the required VW spec to maintain your warranty, but it is a damn good oil.



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[Stonewall]

Re: oil

I just bought a case of Delvac1 too, only about $130 for 4x 4L bottles. Better then the $35 a bottle when wallymart carried it.

[Stampfan]

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I'm currently running Delvac 1 in the summer - where did you buy yours Stonewall?


In the winter I'm running the best oil deal around - UFA Polar Plus 0W40. Its CI-4 rated, full Group IV synthetic, its for extended diesel drain intervals, and its cheap - on sale sometimes for around $20 for 5L.

UFA also carries Delo 400 5W40 for under $20 for 4 or 5L....its a Group III synthetic, is my understanding, but still supposed to be good stuff. I may try the Delo if I can't find any Delvac I for under $40. I haven't checked any of the farm equipment or specialty shops (Caterpiller) who likely also carry good, cheap CI-4 diesel oils.

[Stonewall]

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I'm currently running Delvac 1 in the summer - where did you buy yours Stonewall?

I buy it at the only place in calgary that I know has it, Brandon Petrolium on just off blackfoot near the deerfoot.

[slammedorblowen]

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thanks guys! I did talk to VW about it and they said Castrol makes a TXT 505.01 oil but if you try talking to a castrol rep they say what oil?

[terrman]

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i have been using "Duron" from petro canada.
fully syn and higher rating than alot of syn oils.
check out the numbers vs quaker state.

and the best part about 24.00 for 4 liters.

[Kor]

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i have been using "Duron" from petro canada.
fully syn and higher rating than alot of syn oils.
check out the numbers vs quaker state.

and the best part about 24.00 for 4 liters.

Yeah that is good oil and cheap.

[Stampfan]

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I'm assuming that's Duron 5W40? Where did you find it?


From the message above: You can also get Delvac 1 at the Esso on Blackfoot and Deerfoot. Depending on which idiot they have working you'll either pay $28 or $43. They also carry Powerservice, Lubetec, and an entire aisle of diesel and other products. The Shell across the road also carries some interesting stuff, including a biodiesel lubricant additive.