Which 0w20 meets VW 508.00?

[53' Stude]

I am asking this cause my work is looking for a 0w20 that meets this spec. We use Service Pro that's Dexos 1 gen 2. Owners manual on most new VW we have says if oil meets SN+ it is ok to use. Thank You in advance folks We also now use 6gal boxes of Service Pro 0w40 which I'll gladly VOA if enough BITOGERS Want to see

 

[KCJeep]

The dealers have some flavor of Castrol that meets it, other than that there are only a couple available retail and they are hard to find. VW is very specific on 502, 504, 508 and so on, I have never heard of them mentioning SN plus or the like. They will want a 508 for warranty, which the vehicles taking 508 will all still be under warranty.

 

[JayhawkRoy]

Here's one: Castrol EDGE® Professional® LL IV FE 0W-20

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

Both Total and Motul make one, and probably Fuchs as well. They're all dyed green which is interesting.

 

[drtyler]

Liqui Moly 20238 - Top Tec 6200 has the approval as well. $60 for 5 liter jug on amazon. Not cheap!

 

[aleneros]

Mobil1 ESPX2 0W-20 https://www.mobil1.co.uk/synthetic-engine-oils/esp-x2-0w-20.aspx?p=2 OEM Approval: VW508 00/ 509 00 Not sure if it's available in the states yet though...

 

[weasley]

Originally Posted by Jimmy_Russells

They're all dyed green which is interesting.

The VW 508 00/509 00 specification demands it. It is to help prevent misapplication.

 

[Angrypenguin]

I'm not so sure the Castrol 50800 approved oil is great for these engines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgNf5GaR73A Skip to 9:30 The Castrol approved 50800 oil has a LOT of calcium, which if this dude is to be believed, (which I think he should be given his extensive knowledge on this), then LSPI may be a concern for these VAG engines. Thoughts?

 

[Quattro Pete]

Previous discussion on this topic: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4672060/VW_508_Spec-0w20 Also: https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam...Technical-Service-Bulletin-1.22.2018.pdf

 

[weasley]

Originally Posted by Angrypenguin

I'm not so sure the Castrol 50800 approved oil is great for these engines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgNf5GaR73A Skip to 9:30 The Castrol approved 50800 oil has a LOT of calcium, which if this dude is to be believed, (which I think he should be given his extensive knowledge on this), then LSPI may be a concern for these VAG engines. Thoughts?

Thought 1: he may have "extensive knowledge on this" but you can bet it is nowhere near the knowledge that VW and Castrol have on it. Thought 2: the VW 508 00 specification does not include an LSPI test so an oil does not need to be formulated to pass one.

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

Originally Posted by Angrypenguin

I'm not so sure the Castrol 50800 approved oil is great for these engines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgNf5GaR73A Skip to 9:30 The Castrol approved 50800 oil has a LOT of calcium, which if this dude is to be believed, (which I think he should be given his extensive knowledge on this), then LSPI may be a concern for these VAG engines. Thoughts?

I have been around DI/turbocharged German cars for well over a decade, owned three of them, spend every day on some forums, and I have never once heard of LSPI issues until I signed up for this forum.

Originally Posted by weasley

Thought 1: he may have "extensive knowledge on this" but you can bet it is nowhere near the knowledge that VW and Castrol have on it.

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