[Vwdiesel] Re: Here it the response I got from Castrol consumer relations about 505.01

[82 Diesel Westy]

VW only plans to sell roughly 1,200 units annually of
the "Pumpe-duese" equipped VW Jetta's and Passat's
that would require the 505.01 lubricant.
The 505.01 engine oil is specifically formulated to
ensure protection of the cam lobes that drive the unit
injectors. High loading requires the proper level of
antiwear protection. In turn VW needs to ensure that
505.01 is utilized for this engine design. The cam
shafts are mechanically driven and assist in the build
up of fuel pressure in each injector
Castrol 505 01 is not available through Castrol in
North America. Castrol is supplying Castrol 505 01 and
this product is available through VW dealerships who
order the product from Europe.   It is branded as
Castrol 505 01 oil and has a VW part number (G 052
167A2).
 
Thanks all, 


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Bryan Belman, Pt Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp
82 Westfalia Diesel, 1.9L NA hybrid, under body restoration & engine re-work
90 Audi 200, 2.2L Turbo FWD
70 Type 1 Beetle

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