AMF 1.4 TDI Oil Change: Guide & Tips

Hello everyone,

I have a general question regarding the oil for the AMF 1.4 TDI engine. I bought the car used a year ago. Before that, a 60,000 km service with an oil change was performed. According to the sticker in the engine compartment, 0W30 oil was used.

During the last inspection at 75,000 km, an oil change was also performed. Now, before the next inspection, I want to save a little money on the oil and buy it myself. That brings me to the question: what type of oil do I need for the AMF engine?

According to the technical specifications, the engine requires oil that meets the VW standard 50501, while the 0W30 oil meets the 50601 standard. I don't know what type of oil is currently in the engine because I couldn't find a label in the engine compartment. Unfortunately, the invoice from the last inspection only mentions 'MOB1 Rally.'

Late at night, I'm wondering if I really need to use oil with the 50601 specification in my car, even though it doesn't officially have a 'longlife' approval...

So, is it advisable to continue using 0W30 oil, which was likely used previously, or should I switch to 5W40 oil, as specified in the owner's manual?

Thank you & best regards.
florian

Der AMF hat keine Longlife Freigabe? Weird...

Normally, 50601 is used for vehicles with extended service intervals (Longlife), while 50501 is used for vehicles with standard service intervals. What is noted in the service book? Were the last inspections always performed at 15,000 km intervals?

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AMF definitely doesn't have LL (presumably referring to a specific technology or feature). And the instructions and guidelines provided by the manufacturers probably have a purpose...
50501 and good.

Dirk.

Hello,

And instructions and guidelines from the manufacturers probably have a purpose...
50501 and good.

Certainly.

I only found out about the specification because of the 0W30 oil that was filled during the initial inspection.

When I search for oils that meet the 50501 standard from common oil manufacturers, I usually find that 5W40 is recommended.

That's why I'm now asking my question more precisely: Should I use 0W30 or 5W40 oil in this engine?

Thank you & best regards.
florian

Sure, change it every 15,000 km.

If you want to save money, I think you should do the oil change yourself. Nowadays, there are 0W30 oils available from other brands as well; it doesn't always have to be Castrol or Mobil. Carjack offers the oil for about 45€ (5 liters), which is a significant 35€ less.
I hope I'm allowed to mention the company names now. If not, I'm sorry.

That's why I'm now asking my question more precisely: Should I use 0W30 or 5W40 oil in this engine?



If you've been using 0W30 oil so far, I would recommend sticking with it; the cost difference isn't that significant.

There is no 0W30 oil that meets the 50501 standard, so your question about which oil is better for the engine is irrelevant. It seems you were probably given the wrong type of oil before...

I've had the best experiences with the POWEROIL oil that is approved according to VW standard 505 01. You can find it in supermarkets (e.g., Schleckerland in Ehingen), and it's very cheap, costing around 4 EUR per 1-liter canister. Most other 505 01 oils cost over 12 EUR per liter.

I always bring the oil with me to the VW dealer for the oil change and take the used oil back with me. Then, I dispose of the used oil at the supermarket where I bought the oil.

Hello,

I always bring the oil with me to the VW dealer for the oil change and take the used oil back with me. I then dispose of the used oil at the supermarket where I bought the oil.

Similarly, I plan to do the same thing during my next service, because the oil costs pharmacy prices at VW...

The money saved can then be immediately invested in the timing belt replacement. }

Greetings.
Florian.

Sorry, but somehow this thread is slowly losing all meaning...