Disregard, I went with ECS Tuning.
Can only hope that VAG isn't using the consumers to R&D their thinner oils...
They could hire the wife but it would take a decade to get real data...
Question, where do you guys order your euro oil change kit from?
That's an EU rule or law? Can you cite a reference or link?Only Ravenol is full synthetic PAO base. It is also the most expensive we can find in EU. Ravenol usually hold the viscosity well after being heated to 150C because of PAO base. MANNOL is the cheapest from Lithuania with 508/509 approval. It is mainly HC base or type III, About €35 for 5 L. Many manufacturers use terms full synthetic but no more in EU, because only with minimum 70% PAO can have fullsynthetic label.
I get the OEM VW 508 ( Mobil made) for just over $8 a qt. Not a bad price in my book. Sure would be cheaper if available in 5qt jugs but that's not how is sold I just stick to the OEM fluid for the price and availability.Not in the test list, but Amsoil came out with a 508 oil equivalent:
I also didn't care too much about interpretation.... they all met the 508 and other specs and IMO, all are good, and if you have an Asian engine in the driveway, along with the German makes, I would have no problem using a 508/C20 across the makes.
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The dealer fluid switched from BP/Castrol to ExxonMobil... The dealer pricing was tolerable but beyond most walmart/rebate only shoppers common here... ECS stocks OE, Pentosin, LiquiMoly, and Motul. Amazon has Ravenol, Motul, Liquimoly, and OI. DAP has Motul and OE. Blauparts has Ravenol. Can't find a reseller of the Castrol. And, since most meet other Euro specs, you can visit 'other' dealers for their OE in an emergency.
If there is no oil available that has a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-20, you may add a total of no more than 1/2 quart (0.5 liter) of an engine oil that meets the oil quality standard VW 502 00 or VW 504 00 and has a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30, or SAE 5W-40.
Using oil with a viscosity grade other than SAE 0W-20 may cause vehicle emissions and fuel consumption to increase slightly.... I guess that is why they don't recommend more than a pint but would wager you could get away with a full sump of the 502 or 504I tend to add that pint of 5w40 1st and top off with 508 during the OCI. Can only hope that VAG isn't using the consumers to R&D their thinner oils...