OIL TYPE USED - TDI ONLY

[Richard gal]

Well talking to the next Ford dealer nearest to me, it has been Ford policy to use Formula E in these engines since it was available.

 

So how many galaxy engines have ground to pieces?, he said they dont have problems, (better than actual Ford engines) its always an electrical related problem when they have an engine problem

[seatkid]

Theyre hardly likely to say anything else. Most people only use dealers during the warranty period.

 

When I asked the 2nd hand dealer down the road why the 2 year old Golf with 9000 miles on the clock had 2 "Hero" tyres on the front - he said "probably had two punctures" - yeah.

Edited June 12, 2009 by seatkid

[Bigjeeze]

PD Engines VW505.01 Oil - Where's the cheapest currently? - It cetainly isn't Halfords who's pricing seems to be on a steep upward curve.

 

Any other ideas?

[Richard gal]

I wonder now where Ford stand legally if you have an engine failure at 3+ years and full Ford service history?

 

Surely you can say the maker of the engine insists on this oil and you have used this every time, which led to premature wear, and wont there be lots of cars at this stage now?

[TeamGreen]

As you are using a VW engine then it might be worth trying a VW dealer or as I did for my non PD engine their own parts company The Trade Parts Specialists, http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/, as in April this year I paid

[seatkid]

As you are using a VW engine then it might be worth trying a VW dealer or as I did for my non PD engine their own parts company The Trade Parts Specialists, http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/, as in April this year I paid

[gregers]

yeah spill the beans on the cost of the oil,ive a feeling there could be a few of us buying some,mmmm maybe a decent discount could be had on mass purchase????

[Richard gal]

As you are using a VW engine then it might be worth trying a VW dealer or as I did for my non PD engine their own parts company The Trade Parts Specialists, http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/, as in April this year I paid

[TeamGreen]

Most of the trips done in my car are just local with the engine rarely getting up to temp then I admit to playing on the very safe side! managed to find the recipt for the oil and it was

[seatkid]

TPS price flyer March/April

 

5L Quantum platinum 5W-40 full synthetic (505.01 PD suitable) listed at

[Big Stew]

The PD engine has unit pump injectors, which are actuated by 4 extra lobes on the camshaft (it has 3 lobes per cylinder). It is due to the high pressure between these lobes and the injector actuator that the PD engine requires an oil to VW 505.01.

These oils are made by Castrol, Millers, Q8, BP, Shell, Texaco, Morris's, etc., etc.

Some are semi-synthetic (eg: Millers) and others are fully synthetic (eg: Castrol). The cheapest I've seen is

[tim-spam]

I've now changed over to Comma PD oil as the TXT I was using has been replaced with Castrol Edge and the price has risen considerably. Comma oil is highly recommended by 'those who know' and is around

[Munter]

I use Comma 505.01 oil too.

[Richard gal]

Its worth noting ford dealers (2 near me at least) and Ford customer services, state their formular E (15/30 i think) is ok for a VW/AUDI tdi in a Galaxy.

 

They claim its fine and VW dealers use a better oil as polos etc need a better one and its to simplyfy things in each dealership.

 

The old guy in my Ford dealer says he never seen any damage to an engine caused by oil that they have serviced according to book.

Edited February 27, 2010 by Richard gal

[edatelder]

Formula E is a 5W/30 oil for Ford petrol engine with hydraulic valve lifters [?]. It is not a PD oil needed for Sharan, Galaxy, Alhambra. etc. to VW spec 505.01.

[Richard gal]

Formula E is a 5W/30 oil for Ford petrol engine with hydraulic valve lifters [?]. It is not a PD oil needed for Sharan, Galaxy, Alhambra. etc. to VW spec 505.01.

 

Agreed, but its what Ford specify for 95% of Ford cars inc Diesel, just the odd RS its no good for. They may be wrong but thats what they use.

[gregers]

Formula E is a 5W/30 oil for Ford petrol engine with hydraulic valve lifters [?]. It is not a PD oil needed for Sharan, Galaxy, Alhambra. etc. to VW spec 505.01.

 

Agreed, but its what Ford specify for 95% of Ford cars inc Diesel, just the odd RS its no good for. They may be wrong but thats what they use.

 

thats because FORD dont have a scooby doo when it comes to the tdi with the pd engine.there probably put treacle in it and say its fine.

[jkspoff]

Good old post ! My local dealership have a 'one oil for all' mentality ! Its the one with the white bear. Be careful, when asking for an oil change make sure they give you the container they used for the oil change just to make sure its the right stuff.

[George106]

I got Quantum Platinum 5L from VW at Hedge End for

[jkspoff]

Try here: http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

[rookie123]

Just changed oil/filters etc and used Carlube fully synthetic 505.01 (

[jkspoff]

Here's a good link for how to change the pollen filter:

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.ph...l=pollen+filter

[rookie123]

Here's a good link for how to change the pollen filter:

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.ph...l=pollen+filter

 

Thanks for the link - I had found the guide already using the FAQ section but the weather beat me the other day and I had to give up!!!

Main issue - as others have found - is the wiper motor/linkage getting in the way and my big hands!!! :)

 

Will try again at the weekend.

 

Cheers.

[jkspoff]

Its fiddly, taking the old one out is easier than putting the new one in, follow the instructions and use some brute force. I drew blood doing mine !

[swifty]

I too got Quantum Platinum 5L from VW at edgeware for