VW 504 00 vs 507 00

[cupra14]

I gather the petrol ones with PPF (petrol's DPF) are supposed to use VW 508 (a low SAPS oil), an oil missing in much/all of the above.

 

[The Daily Meme]

I gather the petrol ones with PPF (petrol's DPF) are supposed to use VW 508 (a low SAPS oil), an oil missing in much/all of the above.

It's listed as "in development" on older websites but yes. Presumably those with a MY19 or MY20 cupra with the WLPT filter probably require this oil.

 

[Mr Pig]

I would say it is safe to put 507 into a petrol car, but not the ther way around.

Good! Glad to know I haven't killed these cars.

 

[RUM4MO]

I'm not wanting to drag this on any longer than necessary, but I think the main reason for needing to use 508 on certain engines had could tolerate it, was to comply with the latest emissions/fuel economy testing than for any thing else - using 504 instead is okay - no mention of 507 as it seems to be a diesel only spec so no need to quote it in connection with petrol engines.

Note that some petrol engines have not been cleared for using 508 "super eco" oil, including the Cupra ones. VW make it clear that normally all oils are backwards compatible - with currently, the exception of 508, it can only be used with certain newer engines.