Engine Oil

[AndrewC]

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a 2012 VW California Berghaus TDI 2.0. diesel campervan. I am confused about the best and must suitable engine oil to buy AND where to buy it. Any advice would be much appreciated, thanks. Andrew C.

 

[sidepod]

NAPA auto parts. Ask for “C3’ oil to VW spec. 505/507. It’s made by Valvolene. As good as anything else and cheaper.

 

[AndrewC]

I am disappointed that I have only received one reply to my request for advice about the type of engine oil for my 2012 VW California Berghaus TDI 2.0 diesel campervan. I was hoping for more support from fellow members.

 

[Perfectos]

I am disappointed that I have only received one reply to my request for advice about the type of engine oil for my 2012 VW California Berghaus TDI 2.0 diesel campervan. I was hoping for more support from fellow members.

If the answer is a good one ! & responded within fifteen minutes of your original post !

one answer is enough is it not ?

My advice: Go to Halfords, Euro car parts, local motor factors tell them your vehicle details and they will sell you oil, the oil specifications are in post two.

If not your vehicle manual or Google would have provided the answer immediately


What more did you / do you expect ?

Report back to help others

 

[TripleBee]

5W30, oil spec VW504.00/507.00.
What other answers do you need?
In case you really doubt, go to a VW dealer and they will tell you the exact same answer.

 

[dspuk]

You got the best answer, we saw the best answer, saw no need to flap our digital gums any further.

 

[cangyroo]

I am disappointed that I have only received one reply to my request for advice about the type of engine oil for my 2012 VW California Berghaus TDI 2.0 diesel campervan. I was hoping for more support from fellow members.

Cheeky!! You haven't provided enough information:

is the engine.....

- The 102 PS, 140 PS or 180 PS engine?
- Is it the standard California 2.0 TDI or the 180 PS BiTDI?

If it's the 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS, engine code CFCA....then 'Sidepod's' & 'TripleBee's' recommendations are correct: 5W30, oil spec VW507.00.

Actually if its a 2.0 TDI 150 PS, single turbo... then it's the same spec.

You also ask where to buy it.... with respect... really?

 

[Vagophile]

I'll join in here too. Seeing the first reply given, most forum members would concur and assume the question has been answered.
Opie oils are a reputable, knowledgeable and competitively priced on line supplier. Millers oil supply VW spec oil at a competitive price, despite their lack of a vast advertising budget.
There are any number of posts relating to oil if you use the search function.

 

[sidepod]

Wait till WG turns up, he’ll Google it and paste ten pages of AI.

 

[sidepod]

I am disappointed that I have only received one reply to my request for advice about the type of engine oil for my 2012 VW California Berghaus TDI 2.0 diesel campervan. I was hoping for more support from fellow members.

You could always try the Search function for the same question - it’s been asked a bazillion times. The results will keep you occupied till the end of time.

 

[WelshGas]

Wait till WG turns up, he’ll Google it and paste ten pages of AI.

I'll show you how to do it, if you ask nicely.

 

[CaliforniaCylus]

For your 2012 Volkswagen California 2.0 TDI diesel, I would recommend:
5W-30 fully synthetic LongLife diesel engine oil
This is the important specification to look for.
What to look for
Make sure the bottle explicitly states VW 507 00 approval.
This oil is suitable for the usual 2.0 TDI engines fitted to 2012 California models, including those with a diesel particulate filter (DPF).
Good choices include:
Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL
Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30
Shell Helix Ultra Professional AV-L 5W-30
Don't buy ordinary 5W-30 unless it specifically meets VW 507 00.
Where to buy it in Bicester
These are the places I'd try first:
Where to buy it in Bicester
These are the places I'd try first:
1. Euro Car Parts
Launton Business Centre, Unit 5 Murdock Rd., Bicester OX26 4PL, United Kingdom
Phone: 01869 356555
Ask for VW 507 00 5W-30. Free collection available.
Store details and collection⁠
2. Motor Parts Direct, Bicester
Unit 6, Bicester Park, Charbridge Ln, Bicester OX26 4SS, United Kingdom
Phone: 01869 244612
Worth checking for competitive prices.
Branch details⁠
3. Halfords - Bicester
Retail Park, 4 Launton Rd, Bicester OX26 4JQ, United Kingdom
Phone: 0330 135 9779
Convenient alternative.

 

[AndrewC]

For your 2012 Volkswagen California 2.0 TDI diesel, I would recommend:
5W-30 fully synthetic LongLife diesel engine oil
This is the important specification to look for.
What to look for
Make sure the bottle explicitly states VW 507 00 approval.
This oil is suitable for the usual 2.0 TDI engines fitted to 2012 California models, including those with a diesel particulate filter (DPF).
Good choices include:
Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL
Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30
Shell Helix Ultra Professional AV-L 5W-30
Don't buy ordinary 5W-30 unless it specifically meets VW 507 00.
Where to buy it in Bicester
These are the places I'd try first:
Where to buy it in Bicester
These are the places I'd try first:
1. Euro Car Parts
Launton Business Centre, Unit 5 Murdock Rd., Bicester OX26 4PL, United Kingdom
Phone: 01869 356555
Ask for VW 507 00 5W-30. Free collection available.
Store details and collection⁠
2. Motor Parts Direct, Bicester
Unit 6, Bicester Park, Charbridge Ln, Bicester OX26 4SS, United Kingdom
Phone: 01869 244612
Worth checking for competitive prices.
Branch details⁠
3. Halfords - Bicester
Retail Park, 4 Launton Rd, Bicester OX26 4JQ, United Kingdom
Phone: 0330 135 9779
Convenient alternative.

Many thanks for your comprehensive response. Very helpful for someone new to VW campervan ownership. Newcomers should never hesitate to ask questions that have obvious answers for more experienced owners.

 

[2into1]

I suspect a few folk saw the competent first answer and moved on. The others saw a 180 owner asking about where to buy more oil, and ran for the hills.