LUBRICANTS - Turbo-diesel engines
When the vehicle leaves the factory, the engine is filled with high-quality all-season oil suitable for year-round operation in virtually all climatic zones.
For topping up and oil changes, we recommend the following mineral or synthetic oils:
- Branded oils, specification VW 505 00 - High-quality engine oils, specifications VW 500 00 and VW 505 00 - Branded oils, specification API SF (only in exceptional cases).
Specification numbers are printed on the oil container packaging. Oils may be mixed with each other.
The advantages of high-quality engine oils and low-friction oils over all other grades are the same as described in the previous section.

A — High-quality engine oils and low-friction oils B — Multi-function oils C — Single-function oils
Select the oil viscosity class from this table. If the outside air temperature exceeds the specified limits for a short period, an oil change is not required.
When using single-function oil SAE 10W, avoid prolonged engine operation at high speeds and under maximum load.
Test yourself
A quick Audi 80 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.