Diesel Oil - TDI

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Smurfatefrog

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I've had my car (VW Polo 1.9TDI - 2003) for about 3 years & have never had to put oil in, its always lasted until my next service.
This time though i haven't made it, so i called VW & they say i should use 505.01 and will be able to get it at garages. I've tried about 10 garages & a motor spares shop & cant find the stuff, they all just have a standard diesel oil (15W-40)

Can I use this oil or should I carry on searching for it?
 
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hashbrown99

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The standard garage diesel oil hasn't done anything to my TDi. I fill up at Total if that's any help. Whatever they use seems to be fine
 
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rodga

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go into midas and check on the back of the oil can/bottle
it wont display on the front that particular no on the front, usually
if it has that no on the back its all good
thats just a vw approved oil no i think

*edit* ^wat he said
 
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Gaz{M}

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Just go buy it at the dealer (Audi or VW)...about R70 for 1 litre.
 
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Gaz{M}

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Yes, a diesel is a pain in the ass when it comes to maintenance and upkeep. I'm not sure the economy is worth the hassle, unless you have a maintenance plan.
 
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