Gasoline engines
When the car is delivered by the manufacturer, the engine is filled with high-quality all-weather oil suitable for year-round operation in almost all climatic zones. The quality of the engine oil largely determines its performance and service life. Therefore, it is always necessary to ensure that the oil meets high standards. Today, the market is overflowing with various brands of motor oil of various qualities, the choice of which is difficult to navigate. In this regard, we recommend the use of the following mineral or synthetic oils that we have already tested:
- multifunctional oils specification VW-501 01
- oils for easy running, specification VW-500 00
- improved quality engine oil (to run the engine at full power) specification VW-500 00 and 505 00.
Multifunctional oils, specifications 501 01 are the most cost-effective and differ in the following characteristics:
- suitable for year-round use in regions with a temperate climate;
- have a good cleansing effect;
- have reliable lubricating properties at any temperature and engine load;
- highly resistant to aging.
Light running oils and premium engine oils (to run the engine at full power) specifications 500 00 and 505 00 have some advantageous characteristics:
- suitable for year-round use at almost any external air temperature;
- maximally eliminate the effect of resistance of rubbing parts and, as a result, reduce the loss of engine power at the same time;
- most suitable for starting a cold engine, incl. at very low temperatures.
In case you cannot find these oils, as an exception, you can use the API-SF specification grade for a short time (multi or single function).
It is more expedient to change the oil at service stations.
The oil viscosity grade is selected according to this table. If the air temperature exceeds the specified standard degrees for a short time, an oil change is not necessary.
When using SAE10W single-function oil or SAE 5 W-20 or SAE 5 W-30 multifunctional oil, try not to allow the engine to run at high speeds and under heavy load for a long time.
These restrictions do not apply to premium quality, light-running engine oils.
Turbo diesel engines
When the vehicle is delivered from the factory, the engine is filled with high-quality all-weather oil for year-round operation in almost all climatic zones.
For topping up and replacing, we recommend the following mineral or synthetic oils:
- branded oils specification VW-505 00
- high quality motor oils of specification VW-500 00 and 505 00
- API-CD branded oils (only in exceptional cases).
Specification numbers are indicated on the container packages. Oils can mix with each other.
The advantages of high quality and easy-running motor oils in relation to all other brands are the same as in the previous section.
The viscosity grade of the oil is selected according to this table. If the air temperature exceeds the specified standards for a short period of time, an oil change is not necessary.
When using single-function oil SAE 10 W, try not to allow the engine to run at high speeds and with maximum load for a long time.
Transmission
Gear oil - G 50.
Differential (Audi Quattro)
Gear oil - API-GL 5, SAE90
Hydraulics
Hydraulic oil for Volkswagen-Audi cars - NG 002 000.
The addition of any components to oils of all types is not recommended.
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