Can I use VW 508 spec in a car that specs D1G2 and vis-à-versa?
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Isn't the 508 a thin spec 0w20? And your car calls for 5w30?
No 508 is 508 vw and d1g2 is gm
different weights even
different weights even
VW doesn't recognize LSPI as an issue, so there is no requirement for LSPI testing that is called for in D1G2
Look at the specs in the Lubrizol tool although I'm not sure these are up to date. This is Dexos 1, Dexos 2 and VW508. It looks like VW508 covers more than either Dexos if I am interpreting the chart correctly. But if warranty is a concern, just keep both oil specs on the shelf.
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I would say so, but I don't understand the need to use the same oil in both cars. Are you buying a drum of bulk 0w20?
You don't want to loose your VW warranty, and that 508 00 oil has tracers in it. If you have an engine failure and you have Ilsac gf6 in there you will be footing the repair bill.
You bought a VW that has the Long 6 year / 72K miles bumber-to-bumper warranty?
Don't risk that. They don't even offer that anymore. Must have been costly.
I had one of those for 2 year lease. Decent car but with some major suspension issues
That engine would actually like a 5W30 synthetic oil to live. It evidences bearing knock with the VW 508 00 oil when hot
I topped mine off with 0W40 FS - a bit of that in the mix ( 1/2 litre ) fixed the hot mechanical knocking.
I had a stick, the 6M.
Did you have your rear springs replaced on that rudimentary twist beam axle under RECALL? That messed up my handing even more.
- Ken
I like those charts but you cannot use them as a comparison tool across specifications.
So Forget what you just saw there. Plus those are minimum target requirements, most premium "Synthetic" ILSAC oils trounce wear and deposit formation requirements by a significant amount.
Me, I worry about piston deposits and hot stuck rings.
Bottom right corner. Read the instructions. The chart is not intended to compare Dexos oil to VW specs.
I saw the disclaimer in the chart, but doesn't the chart still illustrate the VW508 spec is more robust than Dexos1? Sorry if this chart is a controversial reference, just thougt it would show which spec was superior.
As mentioned previously, for warranty reasons I would suggest getting both oils that meet the required specs.
No It doesn't. The Ordinate value range may change between spec.I saw the disclaimer in the chart, but doesn't the chart still illustrate the VW508 spec is more robust than Dexos1? Sorry if this chart is a controversial reference, just thougt it would show which spec was superior.
As mentioned previously, for warranty reasons I would suggest getting both oils that meet the required specs.
Now if it was dexos 1 Gen I vs. dexos 1 Gen II it would be applicable and valid.
Don't worry, we have all been through this "learning curve" with the Lubrizol charts