[Vwdiesel] oil change intevals...

[Dan Simoes]

VW requires the use of 505.01 on the PD engines, and will only approve 
up to 10k intervals, though you can run much higher than that with the 
newest spec products.  Failure to use 505.01 or higher will void your 
engine warranty.  What is interesting is that 505.01 is not a full 
synthetic, but is a blend.

I heard that Amsoil did just recently come out with a 505.01 certified oil.

I (under the guise of tdiparts.com) am a dealer of Elf lubricants, which 
have posted some of the highest results in independent tests.  I carry 
oils suitable for the older diesels, as well as cutting edge products 
like 506.01 (CRV) and 504.00/507.00 (Solaris), the latter of which will 
be required for most VWs starting next year, obsoleting the 502.00 oils.

| Dan |

James Hansen wrote:
> Yeah, EGR on a diesel really changes how much soot can be dumped into the
> oil over time.
> EGR on a diesel is just plain stupid stupid stupid.  You are trading off
> emissions for motor longevity. Not a good trade imho, as it costs a lot in
> energy and emissions to make an engine as well, and usually along with an
> engine comes a car for most people.
> It would seem that there are very few manufacturers that are stepping up to
> get their oil certified to the new protocol as well, and pretty much
> ignoring that segment of the market.
> Time should change that, but of now it's the dealer's quaker and motul that
> are the only game in town... or are there others?
> Is amsoil up to the 2006 pd certification?  Chris? any light on this?
> -James
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]On
> Behalf Of Chuck Carnohan
> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 3:43 PM
> To: Matthew; diesel fans; audi-vw-diesels at yahoogroups.com;
> tdi-conversion at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] oil change intevals...
>
>
> Search the archives for Svend's Blotter Test.  With full synthetic you
> are absolutely right.  No need to change the oil as often.  On the newer
> TDI's VW suggests every 10K and synthetic oil use ONLY.  5,000 on your
> diesel with synthetic would not be risky at all.  For those of us who
> still use dino oil, 3,000 mile oil changes is cheap insurance.
>
> Chuck
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]
> On Behalf Of Matthew
> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:21 AM
> To: diesel fans; audi-vw-diesels at yahoogroups.com;
> tdi-conversion at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] oil change intevals...
>
> Folks,
> yes, i know 3K miles for oil changes is a good habit
> and one i practice. But...
>
> we change oil on a gas engine because of acid and gas
> buildup in the oil (and minute metal shavings, of
> course). But on a diesel, my understanding is the
> diesel fuel + combustion prioducts are in fact
> lubricants themselves, and don't foul the oil like gas
> engines. So, other than the minute metal shavings, why
> do we change out oil every 3K miles, when we could
> probably go much longer? Assuming we have not cooked
> teh oil from running hot and are running top notch
> synthetic (rotella, amsoil, etc).
>
> thanks
> matthew
> whose rig needs an oil change (and will get one tomorrow...)
>
> "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
> So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
>
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