Originally Posted By: Volv04Life
Kendall euro 5w-40 is a very good oil and carries all the vw deisel specs.
Not 507 for the common rail TDIs. It does carry the 505.01 rating for the earlier PD TDIs. All 507s are 5w30 and low SAPs. Kendall now sells a Euro in 5w30 but not sure if that carries the 507 cert or not. I'm using the 5w40 Kendall Euro now in my PD TDI and it's a terrific value if you can pick it up by the case from the local Kendall distributor.
I know the OP already made the purchase, but the registered vendors at the TDIclub website have lots of other options available if you don't want to use the VW OEM Castrol gold SLX that the dealerships sell. Oil change kits in the $50-$60 price range that include Mann filters and new cartridge rings/seals, new drain plugs and a selection from Pentosin, LiquiMoly, Total, Fuchs, Castrol and maybe some others too. I think Napa sells a Valvoline that is 507 certified and PepBoys sells M1 ESP that is 507 certified. Lots of alternative options to the dealerships.
Not saying T6 would necessarily destroy a common rail or DPF, but if it were me I don't think I'd risk it to possibly save $10 on an oil change that is only needed every 8-12 months (most drivers).