latrine Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 Hi - needed a top up of oil and checked out the various threads on this forum Decided to look for some of that Millers stuff and their website directed me to my nearest suppliers, here in Sheffield Went there but they don't stock it! However, i was pursuaded to take a can of Carlube Triple R 5w-40 which appears to match the required viscosity for my 115 tdi However, i note it is suitable for the VW 505.00 spec - the 505.01 is not mentioned. Am i ok with this oil? I've only used 1/2 litre to top up but bought a 5 litre can as the old Gal is due a service in a couple of months I have complete confidence in an accurate response to this thread - your knowledge astounds me!!! Quote
buford_t_justice Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 DON'T USE IT !! This is not suitable for the PD engine. Must be 505.01 Quote
chromedome Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 You can get it from your local Ford dealer at a reasonable price I'm told. Good advice given, don't use it unless to VW Spec 505.01. Quote
gazza007 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 You can get the Miller's XFE PD 505.01 from this guy he does mail order. WOODCOTE AUTOMOTIVE LTD1 THE OLD SHIPPONHOLLY HOUSE EST. MIDDLEWICH RDCRANAGE CHESHIRECW 10 9LT01606 836 637 Quote
Sher Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 I had a conversation with a retired German Volks Service Manager on a campsite in Spain this winter, about the Volks spec Oil. He had a brand new Sharan and had to use the specified oil on a 130bhp 1.9TDI or whatever the labelling bage on the back is.The engine had warnings about this near the Oil filler cap.He was however on EXTENDED service intervals and said that he would use the Volks spec oil to maintain his Volks guarantee.Also he showed (proved to) me that the cambelt change on that model was back to 90,000Km or about 60,000miles.Since I change the oil with a fully synthetic 5W 40's at every 9,000 miles, bought in France (Shell Helix Ultra Diesel, now available as a 0W 30's for even better economy) I have very little worry that I am doing anything amiss. Upto 30,000 miles before an oil change on the extended service pattern frightens the life out of me. :) Quote
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