[BNG-motorhead]

Originally Posted by Darkman

I was about to buy Liqui Moly toptec for my Polo and then happened to see this one. It is VW505 01 compliant and sold by landrover lab. Does anyone know how good is meguin compared to liqui moly. Both are HC Synthese oils. Oil change interval as per the description is 10000 kms whereas vw recommends 15000 kms with castrol.

+1 LRL is now offering a package, anyone tried this brand?

I have a Skoda Fabia 2011 1.2 Diesel, been using Liqui Moly TopTech 4100. It has suddenly vanished from stores, available ones are overpriced, then there is a concern about manufacturing being too old.

Thinking of getting Meguin for my next upcoming service, any reviews would immensely help.

Current options:

1. 1. Meguin 5W40 VW505 01 Link
2. 2. Castrol Edge 5W40 VW505 01 Link
3. 3. Mannol 5W40 VW505 01 Link
4. 4. Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 VW 505 00 Link

Mine is an old car, does not run much (<5K kms per year), so was also thinking of a semi-synthetic with a good engine oil additive. Issue is, I am spoilt after experiencing a slight smoothness and lower NVH after TopTech 4100. But not like 80-90% like how others have reported. Do other VAG owners strictly prohibit semi synths?

My previous service checklist

[sagwal]

Originally Posted by fluidicjoy

Sir in India, most engines seem to be following a Fixed Service Interval of 1 Year or 15000kms for Oil Change. Volkswagen does NOT follow the LongLife Service Intervals.

Thanks

Originally Posted by fluidicjoy

Thanks for sharing the Oil Change experience, but for the Polo and Vento TSI, VW 502 is the base spec and VW Special G (Gasoline) is the appropriate oil. Could you cross-check the Engine Code of your T-Roc for me? I believe the Engine found on the Indian T-Roc which I checked was DPCA. I hate to break this news, but as per Volkswagen's Official Repair manual, the most appropriate Oil Spec is VW 508, which is a 0W20 oil, which I had earlier read about from Prithwi Ray, when he was servicing his VRS and the dealership had no stock of this new 0W20 viscosity oil.
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On the flip side, the second page mentions that you are fine with using older VW Compliant Oils, but you'd not enjoy the same efficiency and emission compliance.
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For DPCA engine code (like T Roc 1.5 TSI Evo), engine oil is 0W 20 ( VW 508). Earlier VW was using DADA engine code. The engine with the code letter DADA is for use in accordance with the EU6ZD emissions standard and EU6AG. The DPCA variant, on the other hand, meets the newer emission standards EU6DG and also EU6AP. A fundamental hardware difference is, for example, the use of a so-called Venturi nozzle in the intake hood to increase the purge air rate for the fuel /Activated charcoal container in order to meet the legal requirements with regard to evaporative emissions meet.
Prithwi Ray video

Skoda Octavia RS245 : 2000km Review Part 3 - Engine Oil

[Turbohead]

Originally Posted by BNG-motorhead

Thinking of getting Meguin for my next upcoming service, any reviews would immensely help.

Current options:

1. 1. Meguin 5W40 VW505 01 Link
2. 2. Castrol Edge 5W40 VW505 01 Link
3. 3. Mannol 5W40 VW505 01 Link
4. 4. Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 VW 505 00 Link

Mine is an old car, does not run much (<5K kms per year), so was also thinking of a semi-synthetic with a good engine oil additive. Issue is, I am spoilt after experiencing a slight smoothness and lower NVH after TopTech 4100. But not like 80-90% like how others have

Meguin is supposed to be rebranded LiquiMoly if I'm not wrong. About ₹500 more I believe. Not sure if it's better but could be.
I also believe Shell also has started supplying 505 01 spec oil to the dealerships. Instead of buying online, I suggest you check with a Shell outlet if you can source the same.

Yes, LiquiMoly has spoilt me too.

[BNG-motorhead]

Originally Posted by Turbohead

Meguin is supposed to be rebranded LiquiMoly if I'm not wrong. About ₹500 more I believe. Not sure if it's better but could be.
I also believe Shell also has started supplying 505 01 spec oil to the dealerships. Instead of buying online, I suggest you check with a Shell outlet if you can source the same.

Yes, LiquiMoly has spoilt me too.

Nah, went to the local Shell station and confirmed. The best they have now is 505 00, Shell Helix. And another 2 new oils, with no rating mentioned anywhere. The oils are not even listed on their website. Pretty exp too, upwards of 5K
Shell Protect 0W30
Shell Power 0W40

[M35]

Two different Top Tec 4100 5W-40W oils from Liqui Moly?
Any experience with the low-ash one?





https://www.amazon.in/dp/B001052HGE?...04_01_t_img_lh

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00VP51BIE?...04_03_t_img_lh

[fluidicjoy]

Originally Posted by M35

Two different Top Tec 4100 5W-40W oils from Liqui Moly?
Any experience with the low-ash one?

It is the same oil, except they belong to different batches. The bottom can was fully imported from Germany while the first one seems to be the newer one made in Himachal, by Anand Ansysco, who are LiquiMoly's partners in India. I have seen both cans myself, and for my first year of service, I had procured the bottom one, while for subsequent services, I could only avail the newer one. The performance was just as good on both. However, Amazon is charging a bomb, regardless of what lot the two belong to.


On another note, here's the new 0W20 Engine oil confirming to VW 508 and VW 509 for the newer group of TSI Engines. Make sure you insist for this engine oil for your 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI and 2.0 TSI on your Polo 1.0 TSI, T-Roc 1.5TSI and AllSpace and VRS 245 with the newer Gen TSI engines.

[swissknife]

Originally Posted by fluidicjoy

On another note, here's the new 0W20 Engine oil confirming to VW 508 and VW 509 for the newer group of TSI Engines. Make sure you insist for this engine oil for your 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI and 2.0 TSI on your Polo 1.0 TSI, T-Roc 1.5TSI and AllSpace and VRS 245 with the newer Gen TSI engines.

Would the 0W20 apply to the 1.2L TSI as well or would it take the 5W40?

[BNG-motorhead]

Originally Posted by fluidicjoy

It is the same oil, except they belong to different batches. The bottom can was fully imported from Germany while the first one seems to be the newer one made in Himachal, by Anand Ansysco, who are LiquiMoly's partners in India. I have seen both cans myself, and for my first year of service, I had procured the bottom one, while for subsequent services, I could only avail the newer one. The performance was just as good on both. However, Amazon is charging a bomb, regardless of what lot the two belong to.

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On another note, here's the new 0W20 Engine oil confirming to VW 508 and VW 509 for the newer group of TSI Engines. Make sure you insist for this engine oil for your 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI and 2.0 TSI on your Polo 1.0 TSI, T-Roc 1.5TSI and AllSpace and VRS 245 with the newer Gen TSI engines.

Where are you sourcing liqui moly from? I used to get it ~3500 mark for 5L.
And this new VW oil, can be used in a TDI? Or VW 505 01

[badri13nath]

I have a 2016 Skoda Octavia TDI 2.0 AT. I would like to go for Mobile 1 and wonder which grade of oil is best recommended option to go with ? 5W-30 or 5W-20 or 0W-40 and also are there any major differences between them when it comes to be used for my car.

[badri13nath]

Originally Posted by badri13nath

I have a 2016 Skoda Octavia TDI 2.0 AT. I would like to go for Mobile 1 and wonder which grade of oil is best recommended option to go with ? 5W-30 or 5W-20 or 0W-40 and also are there any major differences between them when it comes to be used for my car.

I meant 5W-30 or 5W-40 or 0W-40. Also how do I make out if my Skoda Octavia Style Plus TDI 2.0 AT is equipped with Diesel Particle Filter.

Seek expert opinion from all the guru's.

[Turbohead]

Originally Posted by badri13nath

I meant 5W-30 or 5W-40 or 0W-40. Also how do I make out if my Skoda Octavia Style Plus TDI 2.0 AT is equipped with Diesel Particle Filter.

Seek expert opinion from all the guru's.

Hi Badrinath!

With a VAG product, ensure you use company specified grade of oil. Look into the manual. It will most likely be VW 505.01 or VW 507 grade of oil. The service centres used to fill with VW 505.01 the last time I went. But I have a feeling that with BS6 fuel, we can start using VW 507 grade. Need to verify this.

And no, BS4 vehicles don't have DPF even with Skodas.

There are only a few options with those grades and I suggest you to check with them. LiquiMoly is my current favourite ( TopTec 4100 5W40 VW 505.01). I doubt Mobil 1 has the required grade of oil.

[rauldsouza]

Originally Posted by BNG-motorhead

My previous service checklist
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Thanks for sharing, could you share the product names from yr service checklist pls.

Additionally do you use any wiper fluids ?

[BNG-motorhead]

Originally Posted by rauldsouza

Thanks for sharing, could you share the product names from yr service checklist pls.

Additionally do you use any wiper fluids ?

Got my car serviced today, below is the list

Air filter - Mahle-Purolator
Oil filter - Mahle-Purolator
Pollen filter - Mahle-Purolator
Fuel filter - Sofima-UFI
Castrol Edge Engine Oil VW 505 01
Brake pads - Ferodo
Brake fluid (for complete fluid flush, including clutch bleed) - VW original

Wiper fluid, yes.
1. Had some lying ard from a skoda gift hamper
2. Use any, Shell has a good concentrate you can put for a tank full

[BNG-motorhead]

Originally Posted by rauldsouza

Thanks for sharing, could you share the product names from yr service checklist pls.

Additionally do you use any wiper fluids ?

Check this link for more - here (ASS vs FNG for German Cars | What are the real benefits?)

[sreenivass]

Guys,

Seems I have hit upon something useful to VW owners. I get this from NHTSA (
NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, USA). They have listed VW compliance of various brand oils in the list. You could look up here

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...61234-9999.pdf