New to VW-New to driving.

[ranter]

First of all i`d like to say Hi to everyone. Great site, very helpfull. I have a 55 plate VW Passat 1.9tdi SE. My first car! Although with a little research i could find out myself, i thought i`d ask you guys. What would be the best engine oil and coolant to use.

[mluton]

Welcome to the forum

Not sure on the best oil and coolant, but there are certain specs of oil that should be used.

[james_tiger_woo]

Refer to the manual as I think it varies a little bit - I think 507.00 is the oil you might want (This is from memory so I'd check).

Failing that, give the service department of your local VW dealer a call - I've done that before and they're usually quite helpful. Try to keep them onside, especially when it comes to any warranty/goodwill work too :)

And welcome to our happy family :D

[gazza007]

505.01 will be fine for your car if you have std servicing for 105 & 140 PS engines.

I have used Millers XFE PD for a few years in my 115 Alhambra & to top up my 140 Passat.

http://www.millersoils.net/1_Millers_frame_AUTO_RETAIL.htm

[Quatrelle]

During the warranty period I would use VW's coolant - assuming it needs any topping-up! Obviously, if it needs too much topping-up, take it back.

[twvw]

Oh dear.. I am going to have to admit it. As an ex company car driver (all petrol engines and I didn't ever have to look under the bonnet) I don't think I ever came across coolant... What does it do? - I realise it must cool something....

[ranter]

Thanks to all. The guy from Halfords helped me out. ****ing dear oil innit! :beerchug: