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

[TexasTDI]

Just another ploy to get you to pay stealership prices.

Buck the system and buy MOTUL 505.01 5w-40 instead.

http://www.motul.com/motulbaseuk/gab_fiche1.asp

Christopher J. Thornton
1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 241k miles
2000 VW Golf 1.9 TDI (turbo diesel) - 98 miles
AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "82 Diesel Westy" <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>
To: "TexasTDI" <texasvwdriver at hotmail.com>
Cc: <Vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: Here it the response I got from Castrol consumer relations
about 505.01

>
> 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,
>
>
> =====
> 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