zimbodel
Veteran Member
I read all the stickies related to lubricants, but cannot figure out how to determine if my 2006 TDI needs 502 or 507 oil.
I had great results using Mobil 1 0w40 in my Mercedes Benzes and Volvo and they are all over 300k with no engine trouble whatsoever. A real testament to Mobil 1.
I wanted to stick to Mobil 1 for the TDI as far as possible due to the results I got with the gas cars, but am not sure which oil is correct for the 2006 TDI Beetle due to the issue at Mobil site listed below. I use Shell Rotella in my tractors and diesel trucks which really works great, so that would also be a good option.
However, using Mobil's online oil matching page, I get the following
"
Recommended for your
2006 Volkswagen Beetle
Based on what you’ve told us, we do not currently have any products to help protect your vehicle.
"
So Mobil does not specify or have oil for 2006 Turbo Diesel and apparently do not feel confident to support the 2006 TDI. Go figure ..
Penzoil also do not have an official supported engine oil for the 2006 TDI from their matching page.
I then went to shell to match oil for the 2006 TDI
Shell then recommended the following on their matching site Helix Ultra ECT 0W40
So Helix Ultra ECT 0W40 seems to be what I need to use according to Shell specifically for a TDI Diesel Beetle 2006.
This is a 505 oil, so it seems according to Sheell the 2006 TDI Beetle needs 505
So do you think the Helix Ultra ECT 0W40 will be a good match based on your experience and since Shell Helix is basically unobtanium in my area, what can you suggest equally good. Any Rotella that can be used ?
Thanks
I had great results using Mobil 1 0w40 in my Mercedes Benzes and Volvo and they are all over 300k with no engine trouble whatsoever. A real testament to Mobil 1.
I wanted to stick to Mobil 1 for the TDI as far as possible due to the results I got with the gas cars, but am not sure which oil is correct for the 2006 TDI Beetle due to the issue at Mobil site listed below. I use Shell Rotella in my tractors and diesel trucks which really works great, so that would also be a good option.
However, using Mobil's online oil matching page, I get the following
"
Recommended for your
2006 Volkswagen Beetle
Based on what you’ve told us, we do not currently have any products to help protect your vehicle.
"
So Mobil does not specify or have oil for 2006 Turbo Diesel and apparently do not feel confident to support the 2006 TDI. Go figure ..
Penzoil also do not have an official supported engine oil for the 2006 TDI from their matching page.
I then went to shell to match oil for the 2006 TDI
Shell then recommended the following on their matching site Helix Ultra ECT 0W40
So Helix Ultra ECT 0W40 seems to be what I need to use according to Shell specifically for a TDI Diesel Beetle 2006.
This is a 505 oil, so it seems according to Sheell the 2006 TDI Beetle needs 505
So do you think the Helix Ultra ECT 0W40 will be a good match based on your experience and since Shell Helix is basically unobtanium in my area, what can you suggest equally good. Any Rotella that can be used ?
Thanks
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