Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To
Condition
Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards VW 502 00, VW 505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
17 08 01 Jan. 11, 2008 2012855 Supersedes T. B. Group 17 number 07 15 dated Dec. 21, 2007 due to inclusion
of Castrol Syntec 5W-40 to Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards VW 502 00 sample list in the North American
market.
Technical Background
Information only.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
Attached are “Worldwide” lists of engine oils which currently meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00,
VW 505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00.
Tip:
NOT ALL OILS ON THE ATTACHED LISTS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA. Please refer to the
specific Vehicle Owner’s Manual, published Technical Bulletins and Fluid Capacity Charts to select the
appropriate oil required for each Volkswagen vehicle.
The sample list below are products generally available in the North American market that meet
Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00, VW 505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00 specification at the time of
this publication.
Kendall Motor Oil Kendall GT - 1 Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-40
VW 505 01
VW 504 00 / 507 00
Warranty
Information only.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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©2007 Volkswagen of America, Inc. It has always been Volkswagen's policy to continuously improve its products. Volkswagen, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.
Engine oils which currently meet VW Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00
Please note: Not all oils listed may be available in North America
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©2007 Volkswagen of America, Inc. It has always been Volkswagen's policy to continuously improve its products. Volkswagen, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.
Engine oils which currently meet VW Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00
Please note: Not all oils listed may be available in North America
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reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.
Engine oils which currently meet VW Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00
Please note: Not all oils listed may be available in North America
Schindler
OMV OMV BIXXOL special G SAE 5W-30
OMV OMV syn com SAE 5W-40
OMV OMV BIXXOL premium SAE 5W-40
OMV OMV BIXXOL premium Diesel SAE 5W-40
OMV OMV BIXXOL extra SAE 5W-40
Orlen Oil Plantinum Synthetic SM/SL/CF SAE 5W-40
Orlen Oil PLATINUM MAXENERGY EURO4 SAE 5W-30
Orlen Oil Star Synt SAE 5W-40
Panolin Panolin Indy SV SAE 5W-40
Paramo Mogul Racing Pro SAE 5W-40
Pennzoil Pennzoil Platinum European Formula SAE 5W-40
Pennzoil Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
Pennzoil Pennzoil Synthetic European Formula SAE 5W-40
Pennzoil Pennzoil Synthetic European Formula SAE 5W-40
Pennzoil Pennzoil Platinum European Ultra Diesel SAE 5W-30
Pentosin Pento High Performance SAE 5W-40
Petro China Kunlun HTPC SAE 5W-40
Petro China KUNLUN Tianrun SAE 5W-40
Petrol Ofisi PO Maxima SAE 5W-40
Petrol Ofisi PO Maxima Diesel SAE 5W-40
Petronas Petronas Syntium 3000 SAE 5W-40
Petronas Petronas Syntium 3000 LL SAE 5W-30
Poweroil High-Tech-
Schmierstoffe High-Tech-Schmierstoffe vollsynth. SAE 0W-40
Prista Oil Prista Ultra SAE 5W-40
Profi-Tech Profi-Car Synth Tech XT SAE 5W-40
Quaker State Q European Engine SAE 5W-40
Quaker State Q European Engine Ultra SAE 5W-30
Quaker State Quaker State Full Synthetic European Formula SAE 5W-40
Quantum Quantum PD Diesel SAE 5W-40
Rafinerija Modrica Galax Racing SAE 5W-40
Ravensberger
Schmierstoffvertrieb Ravenol VSI SAE 5W-40
Ravensberger
Schmierstoffvertrieb Ravenol Hydrocrack Synth. HCS SAE 5W-40
Repsol Repsol Elaion Full Performance SM SAE 5W-40
Repsol Repsol Elite Cosmos SAE 0W-40
Repsol Repsol Elite Evolution SAE 5W-40
Repsol Repsol Elite Competicion SAE 5W-40
Repsol Repsol Elite Competicion SAE 5W-40
Repsol Repsol Elite Competicion SAE 5W-40
Rothen Oil Rothen Extrasynth SAE 5W-30
Rowe Rowe Synt PD SAE 5W-40
SCT Mannol Extreme SAE 5W-40
Seventy-Six Lubricants 76 Pure Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-40
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©2007 Volkswagen of America, Inc. It has always been Volkswagen's policy to continuously improve its products. Volkswagen, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.
Engine oils which currently meet VW Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00
Please note: Not all oils listed may be available in North America
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©2007 Volkswagen of America, Inc. It has always been Volkswagen's policy to continuously improve its products. Volkswagen, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.
Engine oils which currently meet VW Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00
Please note: Not all oils listed may be available in North America
Vertrieb
Statoil Statoil LazerWay SAE 5W-40
Statoil Statoil LazerWay C SAE 5W-40
Statoil Statoil Pro Synthetic SAE 5W-40
Statoil Statoil LazerWay SAE 5W-40
Statoil Statoil LazerWay TDI SAE 5W-40
Statoil Statoil PRO Synthetic SAE 5W-40
SWD Concep-Tech HDC SAE 5W-40
SWD swd Primus HDC SAE 5W-40
SWD GECCO Motorenöl HC SAE 5W-40
TACTI Corporation CASTLE EUARO 502 SAE 5W-40
TACTI Corporation Castle Euaro 502 SAE 5W-40
Tamoil Tamoil SINT FUTURE RACING SAE 5W-40
Texaco Havoline Ultra SAE 5W-40
TNK Lubricant LLC TNK Ultra SAE 5W-40
TNK Lubricant LLC TNK Magnum Synthetic SAE 5W-40
Total Total Quartz Ineo MC3 SAE 5W-30
Unil Opal Opaljet 24 S SAE 5W-40
Unil Opal Opaljet 24 S SAE 5W-40
United Oil United 1 Fully Synthetic SAE 5W-40
Valvoline Valvoline SynPower MXL SAE 5W-30
Valvoline Valvoline DuraBlend MXL SAE 5W-40
Valvoline Synpower MST SAE 5W-30
Valvoline Synpower MST SAE 5W-30
VAPS VAPSOIL 505 01 SAE 5W-40
Vial Oil Consol Ultima SAE 5W-40
Audi, Seat, VW Aceite para Motor a Gasoline VW 502
Volkswagen Mexico 00 100% Sintético SAE 5W-40
Volkswagen Original
Teile ® Volkswagen Special plus SAE 5W-40
Weco Weco TXI Syntolube SAE 5W-40
Westfalen AG Westfalen Megatron SAE 5W-40
Wolf Wolf Masterlube Synflow DC SAE 5W-40
Yacco Yacco VX 1000 SAE 5W-40
Yacco Yacco VX 600 SAE 5W-40
Yacco Yacco VX 1703 FAP SAE 5W-40
YPF YPF Elaion Full Performance SM SAE 5W-40
Zeller+Gmelin Divinol Syntholight SAE 5W-40
Zeller+Gmelin Divinol Syntholight SAE 0W-40
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reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.
Engine oils which currently meet VW Oil Quality Standard VW 505 01
Please note: Not all oils listed may be available in North America
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©2007 Volkswagen of America, Inc. It has always been Volkswagen's policy to continuously improve its products. Volkswagen, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.
Engine oils which currently meet VW Oil Quality Standard VW 505 01
Please note: Not all oils listed may be available in North America
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©2007 Volkswagen of America, Inc. It has always been Volkswagen's policy to continuously improve its products. Volkswagen, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.
Engine oils which currently meet VW Oil Quality Standard VW 504 00 /507 00
Please note: Not all oils listed may be available in North America
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©2007 Volkswagen of America, Inc. It has always been Volkswagen's policy to continuously improve its products. Volkswagen, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.
Engine oils which currently meet VW Oil Quality Standard VW 504 00 /507 00
Please note: Not all oils listed may be available in North America
Page 2 of 2 10/08/07
©2007 Volkswagen of America, Inc. It has always been Volkswagen's policy to continuously improve its products. Volkswagen, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and to make additions or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufactured. Text and specifications in this Supplement are based on information and knowledge
available at the time of printing. All rights are Reserved. No Part of this document may be reproduced or translated in whole or in part
without the written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. If you are not sure which oil
to use, consult with your authorized Volkswagen Service Advisor.