Oil for 2.0 TDI

[Cyrix]

I know this has been asked before but everyone seems to have a different opinion.

Usually I use 5-30 Fully Synthetic (504.00/507.00 grade)

I've got quite a large quantity of 5-40 F/S Miller PD oil that conforms to 505.00/505.01

Is this oil suitable for the 2.0 TDI on fixed (10k) interval servicing? the service book seems to say yes, but as said previously there are lots of opinions.

 

[c_w]

It'll be fine IMO. The 507 is about the low ash content or something, so as long as you don't leave it in for the AUDI's stupid 2years/18,000miles intervals it will be fine IMO. Every 6k is a better bet!!

 

[alfiejts]

The 505.01 is listed as approved for the TDi140 engine in my 2004 manual for fixed service intervals - but I'm not sure its ok if you have a later engine with the particulate filter.

If the exhaust tips point down, you haven't and its OK. If the exhausts are straight out like a petrol car exhaust, its got a particulate filter and I'd check again.....