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Thanks for the responses. I knew that the spec trumps the grade, but the SL rating had me wondering. Thanks again!

Got it- thank you!

Considering a new X5 with the 6-cylinder engine. Does the SL rating of this oil cause any concern?

I realize I don't drive a Porsche, but for what it's worth I'm running the recently reformulated Castrol 5w40 in my Tiguan and the wife's Q5. Both cars are quieter on this than either the Mobil 1 0w40 FS or Castrol 0w40.

It must be based on zip code- I've got 0w40 below $20 for a 5 quart jug.

On the Wal-Mart app 0w-40 is $19.31 for a 5 quart jug: 5w-40 is $22.38.

The Walmart website now also shows the new 5 qt jugs with the 229.5 cert. My local Wal-Mart doesn't carry it on the shelves- I'm going to order a couple of jugs online for pickup and see what I get. I can leave them there if it's the old stuff.

Originally Posted by Quattro Pete Originally Posted by The Critic Interesting. But is there any reason to use the Edge 0w-40 over the 5w-40? The 12/2019 PDS for Edge 5w-40 shows 229.5 approval and LL-01 approval so I think the product may have changed (improved)...

VW has switched to Mobil as their supplier for motor oil, so it may be the same stuff.

I ran a VOA on the VW 504 0w30 via Blackstone- got back the following results: Moly ------------------ 67 Phosphorous ------ 722 Zinc ------------------ 790 Boron --------------- 260 Calcium ------------ 1442 Magnesium ------- 12 SUS Visc @ 210 F: 65.2 cSt Visc @100 C: 11.66 Flashpoint: 440...

Moly ------------------ 67 Phosphorous ------ 722 Zinc ------------------ 790 Boron --------------- 260 Calcium ------------ 1442 Magnesium ------- 12 SUS Visc @ 210 F: 65.2 cSt Visc @100 C: 11.66 Flashpoint: 440 TBN: 8.9

Will do. Although there is also the new VW branded oil- I believe also made by Mobil- in a 0w30 weight that hits 504/507. Part #GE550301QDSP. I may run that instead and do the same test.

All- thanks for the responses. I'll grab the M1 ESP 5w30 for the next change and do a UOA @ 3k miles to see how it's holding up, then stretch the OCI based on the results.

I've got a 2017 VW Tiguan that's almost out of warranty: almost exclusively short-tripped so I do the oil changes at 5k. Engine requires 502 spec oil. Would switching to a 504 be 'better', or not worth it with my short OCI?

So does the Castrol 5w40 we have here in the states officially have MB 229.5 now? The Castrol webpage says 229.3, but the data sheet says 229.3/229.5.

Any VW 502 approved will work and be easy to obtain at Wal-Mart. And I also agree with changing the oil at 5k.

Originally Posted by TiGeo Originally Posted by motech Interesting the dealer put in 5w-40. I thought the sticker under the hood called for VW 504 Ow-30. My 2018 says only "502/504" under the hood - no weight. VW502.00 5W40 is perfect for this engine. Ah- you're good then. That opens up the...

Interesting the dealer put in 5w-40. I thought the sticker under the hood called for VW 504 Ow-30.

Was at the dealership this morning and peeked under the hood of the cars in the showroom: one of the cars I looked at was an Atlas V6. The tag under the hood called not only for VW 504.00 but also 0w-30. I have not before seen on the tag under the hood on a VW where they've called for a certain...

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