NEW PASSAT BUYER

The manual does not list the oil manufactures of course...it gives the VW
spec for that particular car. It also does not cover other specs that are
satisfactory; i.e., "Higher Specs" that are also acceptable. Am I to
rummage through the store shelves looking for the spec in fine print one
each can?
Thought maybe someone might have a list of approved oils and recommendations
since many forums claim the dealers to not religiously abide by the spec(s)


"Lost In Space/Woodchuck" wrote in message

> if you already have the car then read the owners manual. That said the New
> Passat requires synthetic oil. But then again I use synthetic in all my
> cars because of the benefits.
>
>
> "Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message
>
>> Hey everyone, I am new to "water-cooled" VW's so standby for some
>> questions concerning my wife's Passat. Probably starting with the oil
>> required, lol.
>>
>
>
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PS: I also use synthetic oil in my cars (5w30 mobile 1); however, it does
not list the required spec on its can. Therefore, not just any synthetic
meet the VW requirements.
"Lost In Space/Woodchuck" wrote in message

> if you already have the car then read the owners manual. That said the New
> Passat requires synthetic oil. But then again I use synthetic in all my
> cars because of the benefits.
>
>
> "Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message
>
>> Hey everyone, I am new to "water-cooled" VW's so standby for some
>> questions concerning my wife's Passat. Probably starting with the oil
>> required, lol.
>>
>
>
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Joseph Gliebe wrote:
> Hey everyone, I am new to "water-cooled" VW's so standby for some
> questions concerning my wife's Passat. Probably starting with the
> oil required, lol.

Just make sure the oil used meets the specifications listed in the
Owner's Manual. Don't count on the dealer to use the right oil and don't
count on a quick oil change place to even use oil.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit
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I hear that, have been warned by several. I am thinking of using mobile 1,
0w40. I saw some today and it said VW spec (all of them)
Thanks

"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message

> Joseph Gliebe wrote:
>> Hey everyone, I am new to "water-cooled" VW's so standby for some
>> questions concerning my wife's Passat. Probably starting with the
>> oil required, lol.
>
> Just make sure the oil used meets the specifications listed in the
> Owner's Manual. Don't count on the dealer to use the right oil and don't
> count on a quick oil change place to even use oil.
>
> --
> Joseph Meehan
>
> Dia 's Muire duit
>
>
>
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We use the VW supplied Castrol Synthetic, but I'm sure Mobil-1 would be a
excellent choice.


"Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message

> The manual does not list the oil manufactures of course...it gives the VW
> spec for that particular car. It also does not cover other specs that are
> satisfactory; i.e., "Higher Specs" that are also acceptable. Am I to
> rummage through the store shelves looking for the spec in fine print one
> each can?
> Thought maybe someone might have a list of approved oils and
> recommendations since many forums claim the dealers to not religiously
> abide by the spec(s)
>
>
> "Lost In Space/Woodchuck" wrote in message
>
>> if you already have the car then read the owners manual. That said the
>> New Passat requires synthetic oil. But then again I use synthetic in all
>> my cars because of the benefits.
>>
>>
>> "Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message
>>
>>> Hey everyone, I am new to "water-cooled" VW's so standby for some
>>> questions concerning my wife's Passat. Probably starting with the oil
>>> required, lol.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: NEW PASSAT BUYER 

Here is a list of the oils
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2237991&postid=24073105

I order my oil from a local supplier and the carry the ELF brand in the
5W-40.
I could not find any oil in those auto part stores except for Mobil 1 Euro
blend 0W-40. And sometimes they would only have 1-3 quarts of that!


"Lost In Space/Woodchuck" wrote in message

> We use the VW supplied Castrol Synthetic, but I'm sure Mobil-1 would be a
> excellent choice.
>
>
> "Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message
>
>> The manual does not list the oil manufactures of course...it gives the VW
>> spec for that particular car. It also does not cover other specs that
>> are satisfactory; i.e., "Higher Specs" that are also acceptable. Am I to
>> rummage through the store shelves looking for the spec in fine print one
>> each can?
>> Thought maybe someone might have a list of approved oils and
>> recommendations since many forums claim the dealers to not religiously
>> abide by the spec(s)
 >> Stay informed about: NEW PASSAT BUYER 

thanks for the list; however, there is a discrepancy in what the list says
about '05-current cars and '04 and earlier cars.

The list says, i quote:
If your car was made between 1998 and 2004, your car requires 502.00 oil.
For a list of approved 502.00 oils, click here.

If you car was made after 2004, your car requires 505.01 oil. For a list of
approved 505.01 oils, click here.



However, my book says (for my '07) it must meet 502 specs......contary to
the list above..

The reason i bring this up is that i am using 0w40 which is a 502 spec oil
which the list (unlike my manual) lists as a '98 to '04 oil.

Please take a look and see if I am not reading it incorrectly....

thanks.,

Joe


"dave AKA vwdoc1" wrote in message

> Here is a list of the oils
> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2237991&postid=24073105
>
> I order my oil from a local supplier and the carry the ELF brand in the
> 5W-40.
> I could not find any oil in those auto part stores except for Mobil 1 Euro
> blend 0W-40. And sometimes they would only have 1-3 quarts of that!
>
>
> "Lost In Space/Woodchuck" wrote in message
>
>> We use the VW supplied Castrol Synthetic, but I'm sure Mobil-1 would be a
>> excellent choice.
>>
>>
>> "Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message
>>
>>> The manual does not list the oil manufactures of course...it gives the
>>> VW spec for that particular car. It also does not cover other specs
>>> that are satisfactory; i.e., "Higher Specs" that are also acceptable.
>>> Am I to rummage through the store shelves looking for the spec in fine
>>> print one each can?
>>> Thought maybe someone might have a list of approved oils and
>>> recommendations since many forums claim the dealers to not religiously
>>> abide by the spec(s)
>
>
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OK then!

"Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message

> 2.0T and the book definately says 502.
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Looks like a plan, I am partial to 0w40, since it meets vw spec and it is
standard in my 911, cannot be bad!
Thanks
"dave AKA vwdoc1" wrote in message

> OK then!
>
> "Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message
>
>> 2.0T and the book definately says 502.
>
>
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Always check with your VW service advisor just in case. Lost In Space
knows!
Which engine is in your Passat?
The 502.00 will probably work just fine, but to keep your warranty in
effect....double check!

I just think that the 505.01 spec oil also covers the 502.00 spec oil.
AND from that vwvortex site......
"The 505.01 oil standard is the most recent - released July 2005."

JMHO
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)

"Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message

> thanks for the list; however, there is a discrepancy in what the list says
> about '05-current cars and '04 and earlier cars.
>
> The list says, i quote:
> If your car was made between 1998 and 2004, your car requires 502.00 oil.
> For a list of approved 502.00 oils, click here.
>
> If you car was made after 2004, your car requires 505.01 oil. For a list
> of approved 505.01 oils, click here.
>
>
>
> However, my book says (for my '07) it must meet 502 specs......contary to
> the list above..
>
> The reason i bring this up is that i am using 0w40 which is a 502 spec oil
> which the list (unlike my manual) lists as a '98 to '04 oil.
>
> Please take a look and see if I am not reading it incorrectly....
>
> thanks.,
>
> Joe
>
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" wrote in message
>
>> Here is a list of the oils
>> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2237991&postid=24073105
>>
>> I order my oil from a local supplier and the carry the ELF brand in the
>> 5W-40.
>> I could not find any oil in those auto part stores except for Mobil 1
>> Euro blend 0W-40. And sometimes they would only have 1-3 quarts of that!
>>
>>
>>
>> "Lost In Space/Woodchuck" wrote in message
>>
>>> We use the VW supplied Castrol Synthetic, but I'm sure Mobil-1 would be
>>> a excellent choice.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message
>>>
>>>> The manual does not list the oil manufactures of course...it gives the
>>>> VW spec for that particular car. It also does not cover other specs
>>>> that are satisfactory; i.e., "Higher Specs" that are also acceptable.
>>>> Am I to rummage through the store shelves looking for the spec in fine
>>>> print one each can?
>>>> Thought maybe someone might have a list of approved oils and
>>>> recommendations since many forums claim the dealers to not religiously
>>>> abide by the spec(s)
>>
>>
>
>
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2.0T and the book definately says 502.


"dave AKA vwdoc1" wrote in message

> Always check with your VW service advisor just in case. Lost In Space
> knows!
> Which engine is in your Passat?
> The 502.00 will probably work just fine, but to keep your warranty in
> effect....double check!
>
> I just think that the 505.01 spec oil also covers the 502.00 spec oil.
> AND from that vwvortex site......
> "The 505.01 oil standard is the most recent - released July 2005."
>
> JMHO
> later,
> dave
> (One out of many daves)
>
> "Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message
>
>> thanks for the list; however, there is a discrepancy in what the list
>> says about '05-current cars and '04 and earlier cars.
>>
>> The list says, i quote:
>> If your car was made between 1998 and 2004, your car requires 502.00 oil.
>> For a list of approved 502.00 oils, click here.
>>
>> If you car was made after 2004, your car requires 505.01 oil. For a list
>> of approved 505.01 oils, click here.
>>
>>
>>
>> However, my book says (for my '07) it must meet 502 specs......contary to
>> the list above..
>>
>> The reason i bring this up is that i am using 0w40 which is a 502 spec
>> oil which the list (unlike my manual) lists as a '98 to '04 oil.
>>
>> Please take a look and see if I am not reading it incorrectly....
>>
>> thanks.,
>>
>> Joe
>>
>>
>> "dave AKA vwdoc1" wrote in message
>>
>>> Here is a list of the oils
>>> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2237991&postid=24073105
>>>
>>> I order my oil from a local supplier and the carry the ELF brand in the
>>> 5W-40.
>>> I could not find any oil in those auto part stores except for Mobil 1
>>> Euro blend 0W-40. And sometimes they would only have 1-3 quarts of
>>> that!
>>>
>>>
>>> "Lost In Space/Woodchuck" wrote in message
>>>
>>>> We use the VW supplied Castrol Synthetic, but I'm sure Mobil-1 would be
>>>> a excellent choice.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Joseph Gliebe" wrote in message
>>>>
>>>>> The manual does not list the oil manufactures of course...it gives the
>>>>> VW spec for that particular car. It also does not cover other specs
>>>>> that are satisfactory; i.e., "Higher Specs" that are also acceptable.
>>>>> Am I to rummage through the store shelves looking for the spec in fine
>>>>> print one each can?
>>>>> Thought maybe someone might have a list of approved oils and
>>>>> recommendations since many forums claim the dealers to not religiously
>>>>> abide by the spec(s)
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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