2003 Volkswagen Beetle T.D.I
This has the diesel motor
How often do I change it?
What grade of oil does it use?
2006-09-14 10:35:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Volkswagen specifies 5W40 oil in the 2003 TDI.
The change interval will be specified in your owner's manual, use the 'severe duty' guidelines.
I prefer Mobil 1 or Amzoil, pricey, but worth it. They are Group IV synthetics, while Rotella is a Group III.
Any oil that meets CI-4 specifications (ask the counterman @ your local auto parts store to show you how to tell) will work just fine in your motor, however, whether they are conventionals or synthetics. Synthetics will provide a higher level of protection, though.
FYI: www.TDIclub.com can prove to be a valuable resource for you. Check them out.
2006-09-14 12:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by Harry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for oil suitable for diesel engines (read label in oil container), if you live in a cold climate use multigrade. For example I have a diesel Mercedes Benz and I prefer to use Rimula D SAE40. it is an oil sold by Shell. It is very good.
How often¿ could be every 5000 km with the oil filter.
If you could find a manual of this car, it will tell you all the pertinent information.
2006-09-14 11:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by MMS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use either castrol or rotela-t made by shell if it is a diesel you want to use 5w-40 this is the best for your type engine and change it about every 3000 miles hey mr igmafb if a car has 500,000 miles on it and dont have any wear on the parts it has been rebuilt the parts wont last that long without wearing some
2006-09-14 10:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 5000 -7000 miles and use RoTela diesel oil
2006-09-14 10:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by Mudtime4me 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look under the hood there should be a paper attached to the shroud that has the oil weight attached and how many quarts. I would change it every 5000 miles
2006-09-14 10:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by scokeman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rotel is a good oil but,not for cars dude.use what the germans use (and invented) CASTROL sen blend.my volvo has over 500,000 miles on it and when I tore it down to change the belt it had no wear on the internal parts what so ever.I've never used anything but,Castrol,it's engineered for those foreign cars.TRUST ME!!
2006-09-14 10:42:26 · answer #6 · answered by jgmafb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though I recommend Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w30 I would say to refer to your owners manual. with most synthetic oils you can safely go 5,000 miles on your oil.
2006-09-14 10:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by earnhardtiskingofnascar 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
10W 30 every 3000 miles
2006-09-14 10:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shell Rotella is very good. Probably every 6000 miles.
2006-09-14 10:38:37 · answer #9 · answered by Papa John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋