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quincyuk
18-10-2010, 11:40 PM
Hi took my car (audi a4 2.0 tdi 2005.5) for a service at a local garage, and they left the remaining oil in the boot. it was valvoline durablend fe synthetic blend 5w30. i looked at the back and it didnt mention vag compatible. is that the correct oil??

adamss24
19-10-2010, 10:54 AM
Hi took my car (audi a4 2.0 tdi 2005.5) for a service at a local garage, and they left the remaining oil in the boot. it was valvoline durablend fe synthetic blend 5w30. i looked at the back and it didnt mention vag compatible. is that the correct oil??
You should look for the 505.01 Vw speck on the bottle, if it does not meet the spec then you will wear the cams pretty soon ! The synthetic blend is meaningless and the PD lumps need only fully synthetic 5w30-5w40 viscosity.

vwcabriolet1971
19-10-2010, 11:58 AM
A quick check on Google reveals that the Valvoline oil mentioned is an oil for petrol engines not diesel engines and certainly not for a VAG PD engine . Take it back and ask them to change the oil for an approved brand to VAG spec 505.01 and ask them to show you proof that the oil used is to 505.01 (this spec number must be on the container).

quincyuk
19-10-2010, 04:19 PM
thanks