What Happens To Tdi If You Use The Wrong Oil

[BrummyGit]

My TDi 150 seems to be getting noisey and has more vibration than before. It is less than 1 year old and has done 26,000 miles.

 

The reason for my post is that I can't say I trust the dealer 100% who has serviced it to use the correct 505.01 oil although I make sure I do for top-ups.

 

Would the wrong oil mean the engine would get rattly as the oil deteriorates towards the next service?

 

I've also had it rattle as if there was no oil in the head at all once or twice at a cold start. Turn off and restart fixed this - no idea why.

[seatkid]

I think your imagination is getting the better of you. IF they used the wrong oil....then you get premature camshaft wear - not something that would give increased noise and vibration.

 

Check for loose bits and bobs - for instance trim above and in the bumper, loose or badly routed wiring looms etc. These tend to increase their rattling with age.

 

Also turn up the radio......

 

I've also had it rattle as if there was no oil in the head at all once or twice at a cold start.

 

It can be normal for an engine to "rattle" for a second or two after it has stood for several hours. The engine oil is filling the hydraulic tappets during this time...

[Guest galaxyjon]

My TDi 150 seems to be getting noisey and has more vibration than before. It is less than 1 year old and has done 26,000 miles.

 

The reason for my post is that I can't say I trust the dealer 100% who has serviced it to use the correct 505.01 oil although I make sure I do for top-ups.

 

Would the wrong oil mean the engine would get rattly as the oil deteriorates towards the next service?

 

I've also had it rattle as if there was no oil in the head at all once or twice at a cold start. Turn off and restart fixed this - no idea why.

 

 

hi the new engine uses a different oil you cant just throw 15 w 40 in it cos it will eventually blow