VW approved oil?

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Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete

Originally Posted By: Takechan

The Castrol EDGE 5W-30 I purchased for my BMW is VW 504 00/ 507 00 approved. I bought it from German so I don't know if it's different in the US.

Yes, unfortunately the US Edge is quite a bit different and doesn't meet any of the European engine specs.

Well, it meets ACEA A5, which is a European engine spec, last time I checked. http://www.lubrizol.com/EuropeanEngineOils/RelativePerformanceToolIntro.html

Originally Posted By: BobFout

This is what the owner's manual says:

Exactly, API SJ. Of course, people are "entitled to their own opinion".

 

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Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary

Him BurgerMcDo - With respect the Dealsership is wrong! This is part of the reason why VW and MB paid millions out on a Class Action Use what the Handbook says exclusively - insist that the Dealer does. If not then report them to VW NA!

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Auto-Union

Well, it meets ACEA A5, which is a European engine spec, last time I checked.

I meant European engine mfg specs, such as VW/MB/BMW.