Simca1204
Active member
It was my understanding from what I have read on this forum, various oil manufacters web sites and other web forums that the VW 507.00 spec covered the 505.01 requirements.( including this one from Castrol http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/5032_SLX_Professional_LLIII_Powerflow_119390_2007_03.pdf which at least implies it is backward compatible ). After looking at the graphic on Lubrizols web site ( http://www.lubrizol.com/acea2008/rptooloverlay/RP/PC/index.html ) which clearly shows 507.00 completely covering and improving over the 505.01 spec I decided to switch to 507.00 with my last oilchange. I used the Castrol SLX Professional LLO3 5w-30 from my local dealer because it was convienent and cheaper than any of the other brands I could find. Stupidly, it was AFTER changing my oil that I read the fine print on the bottle.
“It has been manufactured specifically for VW engines built after 2007.“
This language worried me so I called VW and after being put on hold for long time I was told “ 507.00 is for the new 2009 TDI and 505.01 is for the 2004 to 2006 PD motor.” The gentleman I was talking to was clearly reading off a piece of paper and had no knowledge of his own so I just left it at that.
I then sent an e-mail to Castrol and this was the response:
INQUIRY DETAILS:
I have a 2005 VW Golf TDI and a 2006 VW Jetta TDI both of which require VW 505.01 spec oil. I can get Castrol SLX Professional LL03 (507.00) from my dealer, I would like to use this oil if the 507.00 spec also covers the VW 505.01 spec. In short; Does the new 507.00 spec cover the 505.01 spec also?
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Thank you for contacting Castrol North Ameirca.
The SLX Professional LLO3 5w-30 meets VW 504 00 and 507 00 it does not meet the VW 505 01 specification. 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 only available in North America through VW dealerships.** It is branded as Castrol 505 01 or Castrol SLX professional oil and has a VW part number (ZVW-352-167-Q-DSP).
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Castrol Consumer Relations
It would appear that according to VWOA and Castrol USA the 507.00 spec does not “automatically” cover the 505.01 spec and Castrol at least on their USA marketed product has decided to NOT consolidate the VW specs.
“It has been manufactured specifically for VW engines built after 2007.“
This language worried me so I called VW and after being put on hold for long time I was told “ 507.00 is for the new 2009 TDI and 505.01 is for the 2004 to 2006 PD motor.” The gentleman I was talking to was clearly reading off a piece of paper and had no knowledge of his own so I just left it at that.
I then sent an e-mail to Castrol and this was the response:
INQUIRY DETAILS:
I have a 2005 VW Golf TDI and a 2006 VW Jetta TDI both of which require VW 505.01 spec oil. I can get Castrol SLX Professional LL03 (507.00) from my dealer, I would like to use this oil if the 507.00 spec also covers the VW 505.01 spec. In short; Does the new 507.00 spec cover the 505.01 spec also?
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Thank you for contacting Castrol North Ameirca.
The SLX Professional LLO3 5w-30 meets VW 504 00 and 507 00 it does not meet the VW 505 01 specification. 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 only available in North America through VW dealerships.** It is branded as Castrol 505 01 or Castrol SLX professional oil and has a VW part number (ZVW-352-167-Q-DSP).
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Castrol Consumer Relations
It would appear that according to VWOA and Castrol USA the 507.00 spec does not “automatically” cover the 505.01 spec and Castrol at least on their USA marketed product has decided to NOT consolidate the VW specs.