Which Oil for 140bhp 2.0tdi?

[Westfaliaman]

Hi,been reading the threads on the correct oil to use.
I have a July 07 2.0 TDi 140bhp Altea Sport Black & White Special Edition.I assumed that I would use 5W40 fully synthetic oil with spec 505.01 for PD engines but I have read that engines with a DPF need 507.00.Does my engine have a DPF?
I get the car serviced every 9000 miles and am assuming my local Seat dealer has used the right oil,he would need to at £43 for 4.3 litres!
Also,has anyone used Carlube 5W40 fully synthetic oil,states on can that it is suitable for VW group PD engines and meets spec 505.01-I can buy it from my local auto factor at £19 for 5 litres-seems too good to be true!!Who actually makes it?
Cheers.
Sam

 

[Viking]

Hi,been reading the threads on the correct oil to use.

That's good!

I have a July 07 2.0 TDi 140bhp Altea Sport Black & White Special Edition.I assumed that I would use 5W40 fully synthetic oil with spec 505.01 for PD engines but I have read that engines with a DPF need 507.00. Does my engine have a DPF?

No it shouldn't have. Only the 170 engines come with a DPF as standard.

I get the car serviced every 9000 miles and am assuming my local Seat dealer has used the right oil,he would need to at £43 for 4.3 litres!

Dealers don't pay as much as you for oil.

Also,has anyone used Carlube 5W40 fully synthetic oil,states on can that it is suitable for VW group PD engines and meets spec 505.01-I can buy it from my local auto factor at £19 for 5 litres-seems too good to be true!!Who actually makes it?
Cheers.
Sam

Couldn't tell you who makes it to be honest, but for a few quid more you can walk into a VW dealers and buy their own brand Quantum oil suitable for your car. However, VW specify VW504/507 - 5w 30 oil for all pd engined cars now, regardless of service interval, although they still sell the 5w 40 stuff which you need.

Personally, mine gets 504/507 5w 30 and 10k intervals. It gets done (fairly cheaply) at a VW dealership aswell where my mate is service manager.

 

[Westfaliaman]

Thanks for the info Viking.