Okay, I swear I have read every thread on this subject and I’m still confused. So please break it down for me: which oil should I put in my 2018 VW Atlas V6 with 120k mi? I live in the southern US if that matters.
My manual and sticker has that confusing “use 502 0w30… but 504 is okay” wording. I keep reading some people saying with conviction that I should use the 502 because this engine will dilute the oil? But VW has transitioned newer Atlases exclusively to 504.
So what’s the verdict? 502 or 504? And do I need to stick to 0w30 or can I go 5w30?
My manual and sticker has that confusing “use 502 0w30… but 504 is okay” wording. I keep reading some people saying with conviction that I should use the 502 because this engine will dilute the oil? But VW has transitioned newer Atlases exclusively to 504.
So what’s the verdict? 502 or 504? And do I need to stick to 0w30 or can I go 5w30?