TDI Oil change

[vozerek]

Hey all,

First off, what kind of oil does the new 2011 Jetta TDI use? I just want to double check.

And second, where can I find this in the GTA, does anyone know? I want to be changing the oil by myself and I can't find it anywhere but in the States. And it has to be somewhere in the country - the dealerships have it after all...


Any help is appreciated.

Cheers

 

[dieseldorf]

Voz, welcome aboard! The oil must meet VAG spec 507.00.

 

[JSWTDI09]

Here is a list of at least some of the VW 507.0 approved motor oils. I'm sure at least some of these oils can be purchased in your area. Do NOT use any oil that is not VW 507.0 approved (at least while under warranty).

http://pics.tdiclub.com/data/500/VW507_oils.pdf

(the 507 oils start on about line 7 or 8)

Have Fun!

Don

 

[MayorDJQ]

Have you read the owner's manual yet?

 

[mo_focus]

just go to precision tuning and get him to do it. 75$+tax and you are done in 30min. If you dont want to get it done there then you can just buy your oil and filter from there.

 

[IFRCFI]

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ael.aspx

They ship to Canada, and carry Mann filters.

 

[MayorDJQ]

Now where's that popcorn....?

 

[IFRCFI]

Now where's that popcorn....?

Nah..no popcorn needed.

People drag out the word "approved" here likes its gospel, when it is used interchangeably. Pg 266 and 272 in the 2010 manual use the word:

• "Conforms" 11 times (1. To correspond in form or character; be similar.)
• "Meets" 6 times (11. To satisfy (a need, for example); fulfill
• "Complies" 3 times (1. To act in accordance with another's command, request, rule, or wish)
• "Approved" 1 time. (yes, just once) (2. To consent to officially or formally; confirm or sanction)

when describing the proper oil to use. I call BS on the notion of "Approved".

 

[mwayner69]

Oil change kit:

http://idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28_120&products_id=1135