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by awiguru75 on Sep 19 2017, 11:43 AM

G'day all I have a 2015 VW Touareg my dealer tells me to only use Euro oil which is a lot mire expensive most fast oil change locations say it is just dealership talk tricks

thoughts?

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By dandbperformance May 08 2019, 7:19 PM

As long as the oil says it meets whatever the VW standard is, it's absolutely fine to use!

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By sdunavant Jan 22 2019, 7:11 PM

Just make sure the API spec on the back of the bottle meets the VW spec VW 502 00

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By prweststore Jun 11 2018, 4:34 PM

Penzoil makes a good European formula oil for the VW, Mercedes, Audi, etc. As long as it says on the back that it meets the requirements for the vehicle, you will be fine.

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By cwallis13 Jun 01 2018, 6:03 PM

Most import european manufacturers are very specific in the type of engine oil that needs to be used to maintain the life of the motor and warranty. European formulated oils are designed to meet the specifications put out by Mercedes, VW, Audi, etc...

Simply following the weight/viscosity is not good enough. The oil used must meet or exceed the manufacturer's wear specifications. You can use any brand of oil you choose, as long as it meets/exceeds the specifications.

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By torontotech83 May 09 2018, 1:10 PM

euro castrol oil works well.

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By vicioussixx May 09 2018, 10:02 AM

Personally as far as different Oil weights go I think the Euro Spec oils are much better due to the wider range in viscosity such as 5W60. You can run some thing such as that here and run it year round with no worries! Just my 2.......

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By rmac1989 Dec 21 2017, 2:05 PM

AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN THE DEALER SPECS YOU ARE GOOD TO GO

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By austwils Dec 13 2017, 3:28 PM

YOU CAN USE ENGINE OIL THAT MEETS TEH SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE VEHICLE. SEE NO HARM IN THAT AS LONG AS IT MEETS THEIR REQUIREMENTS THERE IS NOTHING THE DEALER CAN DO ABOUT WARRANTY ETC.

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By savvyman Dec 11 2017, 7:19 PM

I would only use the volkswagen approved engine oil in it, but do not have to buy the engine oil from the dealer.

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By whittyjak Dec 08 2017, 7:08 PM

using approved oils that meet the specifcations of VW will do the trick

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