Shell Rimula R4l in tdi?

[WBoer]

Please can someone tell me if this oil is a good choice in different TDI engines.

The specs are very good. I want to use is for max protection en durability. The price is also very good. (€4,5/L)
The only downside is the 15W cold, should I concern about cold starts?

Look here for the tds: TDS

 

[Brons2]

No, not suitable. It carries no VW specs and is not synthetic. VW requires synthetic in all TDI engines. This oil is GroupII - conventional petroleum based.

 

[WBoer]

That is because it's a HD oil, so there is no VW spec.

But it carries CJ-4 and Acea E7/E9 specs...

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

What spec does your VW call for? ACEA E spec are for heavy equipment. There are some similarities to the ACEA B4 specs.

 

[UG_Passat]

Originally Posted By: WBoer
Please can someone tell me if this oil is a good choice in different TDI engines.

The specs are very good. I want to use is for max protection en durability. The price is also very good. (€4,5/L)
The only downside is the 15W cold, should I concern about cold starts?

Look here for the tds: TDS



helps to know what engine you have... While sticking to Shell products:

Helix Diesel Ultra Extra (VW 507)... for DPF's
http://www.shell.com/home/content/produc...el_ultra_extra/

Helix Diesel Ultra (VW 505,00) for the older "VE-pump" engine (fixed OCI's)
http://www.shell.com/home/content/produc...a/diesel_ultra/

Rimula R6 M (looks similar to the Rotella T6 we get in the states), which is a fine oil for VE-pump and Pumpe Duse TDIs
http://www.shell.com/home/content/produc...ls/rimula_r6_m/