VAG PD Engine Oil - whats so effing special about it?

VAG PD Engine Oil - whats so effing special about it?

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clonmult

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210 months

Friday 15th May 2009
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Had the A6 TDi serviced last week, and thought I'd just ask what oil I'd need to top it up as and when.

Was happily told that its a VAG specific 5W40 fully synthetic for the PD engines, and that the indy in question can do a pretty good deal on it.

So whats so special about it? Do the VAG nutters put the essence of vestal virgins in it to keep the engine properly lubricated? Distilled essence of government lies to keep the cogs turning? Or is it just an exercise to see how much they can scam from the public?