NHTSA ID Number: 11020322
Manufacturer Communication Number: V1719012012855_79
TSB/Document Date: 2025-07-08
Summary
Volkswagen
Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
Technical Service Bulletin
17-19-01 - Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
Transaction No.: 2012855/79
Condition
Applicable Vehicles
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
(except Routan, ID.4,
ID.Buzz)
1997-2025
All
All
All
All
Revision Table
Instance Number
Published Date
Version Number
Reason For Update
2012855/79
6/09/2025
17-19-01
Update engine oil quality standard
attachments.
2012855/78
4/21/2025
17-19-01
Update engine oil quality standard
attachments.
2012855/1
4/12/05
V170501
Original publication.
Technical Background
Information only.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
See attachment for a list of the “Worldwide” engine oils which currently meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards VW 0-9 / 501 01 / 502 00 / 504
00 / 505 00 / 505 01 / 506 01 / 507 00 / 508 00 / 508 88 / 509 00 / 509 99 / 511 00.
NOTICE
SOME ENGINE OILS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET. Refer
to Elsa to select the appropriate oil required for each Volkswagen vehicle/engine combination.
Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
No Special Tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and
Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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Barox
Bell
BP
Carat
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Castrol
Castrol
Castrol
Castrol
Castrol
Castrol
Castrol
Comma
Elf
Elf
Elf
Elf
Fuchs
Georg Oest Mineralölwerke GmbH & Co. KG
Globus
Havoline
I.G.A.T.
I.G.A.T.
Jet
JMC
JMC Matthies
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly
Megol
Meguin
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Eco Synth
High Star A3/B4
Semi Synth 1040
BlueTronic II
Avia Turbo CFE
Ultra Revo Plus SN
1 RXE (Fully Synthetic) API SP
Visco 5000
ad-Leichtlauf Oil
Edge
Edge Professional TWS
GTX A3/B3
GTX A3/B4
GTX Ultraclean A/B
Magnatec A/B
Magnatec A3
Magnatec Diesel B4
Eurolite
Evolution 700
Evolution 700 STI
Evolution 700 STI-S
Evolution 700 Turbo Diesel
Titan Syn MC
Oest Gigant
multilub
Extra
Platin HCO
Platin THD
Jet
Extra LL
JMC Extra LL
Diesel Leichtlauf
Leichtlauf
Leichtlauf Turbo
Pro-Engine M100
Profi Leichtlauf
Super Leichtlauf
Motorenoel Syntech Premium
megol Motorenoel Syntech Premium
Formula S2
Super 1000 X1
Super 1000 X2
Super 2000 Formula P X1
Super 2000 X1
Super 2000 X1 Diesel
Super Everyday Protection
Super Everyday Protection A3B3
Super Friction Fighter X1
Super Semisintetico
Cartechnic Leichtlauf-Motorenöl
Motor Oil Semi Synthetic SN
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SAE 10W-40
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SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
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SAE 10W-60
SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
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SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
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SAE 10W-40
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SAE 10W-40
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SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
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SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
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SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
VW-Normen
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Ravenol
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Repsol
Repsol
Rowe Hightec
Rowe Hightec
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Sopre-Oil
Sopre-Oil
SRS
Texaco
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies Lubrifiants
Transnational Blenders
Valvoline
Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group
Westfalen AG
Wolf
Würth
HC Power
Performance
800 EU
PCMO
DLO
LLO
Tsi
Turbo-C HD-C
Elite Multitech
Elite Multivalvulas
Super Leichtlauf HC-O
Turbo
Helix HX6
Helix HX7
Helix HX7 Diesel
Helix Ultra Racing
VL
VL
ViVA 1
Havoline Extra
Quartz 7000
Quartz 7000 Diesel
Quartz 7000 Diesel S
Quartz 7000 Energy
Quartz 7000 S
Quartz EV3R
Motor Oil LSPI SP
Synpower
Maxi Performance 501 505
Special e
High Performance Genuine Engine Oil
Maxi Performance 501 505
Special e
Westfalen WXD
OfficialTech CP
Triathlon Ultra
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SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-60
SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-40
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Adnoc
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Aminol
Super SPG3
Aral
HighTronic M
Aral
SuperTronic G
Aral
HighTronic M
Audi AG
Engine Oil 502.00 Special G
Audi AG
Special G
Aveno
FS Excellence
Aveno
FS Select
Avia
Dynetic-HS
Avia AG
Aviasynth
Aviaticon
Unique MD
Avista
pace GER
Barox
Ultra Revo Plus SN A40
Barox
Ulttra Revo Plus SN
BayWa AG
Tectrol Speed 540
Benzol Gold Performance Modern Drive API SN/CF
BP
Super V Plus
BP
Visco 5000
BP
Visco 5000
Carlube Triple R
R-Tec 28
Carville
Racing FS200
Carville
Racing FS200
Castrol
EC Performance
Castrol
EC Performance
Castrol
Edge A3/B4
Castrol
Edge A3/B4
Castrol
Edge A3/B4
Castrol
Edge A3/B4
Castrol
Edge High Mileage A3/B4
Castrol
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Castrol
Edge Professional OE
Castrol
GTX A3/B4
Castrol
Magnatec A3
Castrol
Magnatec A3/B4
Castrol
Magnatec A3/B4
Castrol
Magnatec Professional A3
Castrol
Magnatec SP A3/B4
Castrol
Magnatec Stop-Start A3/B4
Castrol
Magnatec SUV
Catamount
A1
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SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
SAE 0W-40 50200/50500
SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
SAE 5W-40 50200/50500
SAE 5W-30 50200/50500
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- 6X better wear protection on critical engine parts than...
- 1.3X better sludge protection than industry standards*
- 3X Stronger against viscosity breakdown than leading full...
- Protection for 10,000 miles between oil changes
- Meets or exceeds the following specifications: API SP/SN...
- Formulated for engines with 75,000 miles or more, Valvoline...
- Delivers 20% better wear protection and 15% better sludge...
- Extra detergents safeguard against friction, corrosion and...
- Advanced friction-fighting additives help maximize...
- Provides performance benefits for high mileage, new and...
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