Oil Top Up?

[Guest HB4]

My 1.9 Tdi SE Alhambra is due a 40k service in about 1800 miles time - which is about 2 months away.

 

The check oil indicator has come on today and on checking the dipstick it appears pretty low.

 

It's a while before I can get it to a SEAT garage to service it early so is is wise to top it up? I know I have to get specific oil...silly question, how do I know if my car has a pump injector?? :D

[seatkid]

If your model description is correct then yes you have a PD (unit injector) engine requiring high grade Oil to spec VW 505.01.

 

You should top it up as a matter of urgency. Make sure you dont put too much in though.

[Guest HB4]

Thanks Kid!!

 

Typical Halfords!!! I go in with the manual and they say 'this is the one you want' handing me VW 502 00 / 503 01 / 505 /00. I say, 'so I don't have a pump injector? Because if I use this one and it's wrong it will damage the engine??!'

 

He appeared to know his stuff!!

 

it's a 52 plate, 115bhp...how can I be 100% sure??

[seatkid]

All Shalaxy 115bhp diesel engines are PD

 

YOU have a PD engine aka pumpe duese aka pump injector aka unit injector engine.

 

You MUST use a PD spec oil i.e. 505.01 or 506.01 (longlife).

 

VW 502.00 / 503.01 / 505.00 oils are NOT suitable.

[Guest HB4]

That's great, thanks again!

[tim-spam]

After having bought Castrol TXT 505.01 in France, I emailed Castrol to ask about a UK equivalent and where to buy it, and according to them, Halfords sell Castrol 505.01 oil. However, I have only ever seen Castrol Longlife II 506.01 at Halfords, and that is

[Rallim]

GSF Car Parts sell correct Quantum oil for 24.95 + VAT and postage for 5l

 

I bought this and took it to my local independent garage when I had the car seviced a couple of months ago.

 

I'm sure there are cheaper places, but I thought it wasnt that bad having paid over