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AMSOIL European Improved ESP Versus Classic ESP Motor Oil

A reader asks: I‘ve got a 2011 VW GTI with the 2.0L turbo engine. It requires a motor oil that meets the VW 502.00 specification. The AMSOIL application guide suggests that I can use ether the European Car Formula Improved ESP 5W-40 or the European Car Formula Classic ESP 5W-40. What is the best oil to use? Is the “Improved” option better than the “Classic” formula?

Our answer: Let us preface our answer by stating that it is vital to choose a motor oil that meets the correct industry specification for your model. This is especially the case with European automobiles. You are fortunate in that you have a couple of choices. Both of these AMSOIL options meet the VW 502.00 spec.

For your car, there’s no wrong answer between the “AFL” AMSOIL European Car Formula Improved ESP 5W-40 or the “EFM” European Car Formula Classic ESP 5W-40. Identical performance and protection is offered by both products.

But we would lean toward “Classic” Formula 5W-40. Simply because it is priced much lower than the “Improved” Formula 5W-40. Here’s why.

What Is The Difference Between European “Improved” And “Classic” Formulas?

AMSOIL European Car Formula Classic ESP Synthetic 5W-40 Motor OilWhile both the “Classic” and “Improved” ESP 5W-40 offer about the same performance and protection, they each have a much different formulation approach.

The Improved ESP 5W-40 Formula has lower “SAPS” levels. This stands for Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulfur. SAPS are motor oil anti-wear and detergent additives. Higher levels of SAPS in motor oils can cause issues for some sensitive emission system components.

This is why certain modern European models are prescribed a motor oil specification that has low SAPS levels. For instance, most late-model European passenger vehicles with diesel engines have very sophisticated emissions equipment and exhaust treatment devices. They will usually require a low SAPS motor oil.

In place of reduced SAPS levels, motor oils like AMSOIL Improved ESP 5W-40 Formula contain ashless motor oil additives. Ashless additives tend to be far more expensive than regular SAPS additives. A common misconception is that motor oils with lower SAPS levels provide less protection. This is not the case. The ashless additives employed by AMSOIL provide exceptional protection and performance.

SAPS additives are easy to source and relatively inexpensive. This why the Classic ESP 5W-40 is much less expensive than the lower SAPS Improved ESP 5W-40.

In conclusion, both of these synthetic motor oils offer world-class performance, protection and service life. But while they have a much different ingredient list, the end result is same. For that reason, the lower price tag on “Classic” Formula 5W-40 tips the scales in its favor.

Important: For cars that suggest the Improved European Formulas with lower “SAPS”, use only that product. Consult our online application guide to find the right motor oil for your car.

Contact us with questions or to request a price list using the form on this page. 

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Motor Oil Choices For 2015 Volkswagen GTI

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AMSOIL European Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor OilA reader asks: I’ve got a 2015 Volkswagen GTI with the 2.0L turbocharged engine. I see that AMSOIL suggests 3 different motor oil options for this engine, being the European Formula 5W-40 Improved ESP Synthetic Motor Oil, European Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil or European Formula 0W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil. Which is the best option? Also, do you offer the Mann HU6002Z oil filter for this car?

Our answer: Your engine requires a motor oil with the VW 502.00 spec for gasoline engines and all three of the AMSOIL European Formula Motor Oil products you mentioned are turbo-ready and formulated to meet that specification. But we lean toward one of these three candidates and it also happens to be the least expensive choice. That choice would be the “EFM” AMSOIL European Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor. Let us explain.

European motor oils are often categorized by their “SAPS” content. SAPS refers to an engine oil’s Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulfur content. These are vital additives that handle tasks such as wear prevention, engine cleanliness and oxidation prevention (to name a few). Some Euro motor oil specifications dictate lower SAPS levels because high levels aren’t always compatible with some emissions components such as diesel particulate filters. The VW 502.00 specification allows for high SAPS levels.

The AMSOIL Classic ESP 5W-40 and 0W-40 contain full SAPS levels. The “AFL” European Formula 5W-40 Improved ESP Synthetic Motor Oil has lower SAPS levels, but still offers exceptional wear control and performance with a sophisticated base oil and additive formula. AMSOIL is able to go “all-out” with the SAPS levels of the Classic ESP 5W-40 and 0W-40 and because the formulation is actually less complex, input costs are lower and this is reflected in a cheaper price tag.

So based on the “Full-SAPS” formula and much lower price tag, we suggest that AMSOIL European Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor (product code: EFM) is the best all-round choice for your turbo-charged VW GTI. We chose the 5W-40 Classic ESP Motor Oil over the 0W-40 Classic ESP Motor Oil due to lower cost. If you live in climates with extreme cold, the EFM Classic ESP 5W-40 has a pour point of -39°C, while the “EFO” Classic ESP 0W-40 has a pour point of -51°C. If your car is started in extreme winter cold, the 0W-40 is a great option.

As for the Mann HU6002Z oil filter, unfortunately we do not have access to that unit at this time. As our Mann product list is constantly evolving, we hope to have this unit for sale in the future.

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New Synthetic Oil Filters For VW, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia

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We now offer high-end oil filters for several Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Hyundai and Kia models. If you are looking for a premium replacement for ordinary OEM paper cartridge oil filters, read on.

AMSOIL has just released new cartridge oil filters that are part of the exceptional Ea15K series. These oil filters have the exclusive AMSOIL Ea full synthetic media for outstanding small particle removal, high capacity and ultra-long service life.

Just how well are these Ea15K Cartridge Oil Filters made? In industry standardized testing, these synthetic oil filters remove almost 99% of contaminants at 20 microns. If that isn’t remarkable enough, they are also built to stay in service for up to 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or a full year!

Contact us for prices on these new oil filters using the form on this page or call us at 1-800-748-5781.

Here are the three new oil filters and the vehicles they cover.

Ea15K05 Oil Filter For VW and Audi

Audi A3

  • 2.0L 4-cyl BPY Turbo (2006-08)

Audi A4

  • 2.0L 4-cyl BPG Turbo (2005-06)
  • 2.0L 4-cyl BWT Turbo (2007-2009)

Audi A4 Quattro

  • 2.0L 4-cyl BPG Turbo (2005-06)
  • 2.0L 4-cyl BWT Turbo (2007-09)

Audi TT Quattro

  • 2.0L 4-cyl CDMA Turbo (2014-15)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CEPB Turbo (2012-13)

VW Beetle

  • 2.5L 5-cyl (2014)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl BPR (2006-10)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl BPS (2006-10)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBTA (2012-13)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBUA (2012-13)

VW EOS

  • 2.0L 4-cyl BPY Turbo (2007-09)

VW Golf

  • 2.0L 4-cyl CRZA Turbo (2012-13)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBTA (2010-14)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBUA (2010-14)

VW GTI

  • 2.0L 4-cyl BPY Turbo (2006-08)

VW Jetta

  • 2.0L 4-cyl BPY Turbo (2007-08)
  • 2.0L 4-cyl CBFA Turbo (2008)
  • 2.0L 4-cyl CCTA Turbo (2008)
  • 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo (2006)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl BGP (2007)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl BGQ (2007)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl (2006)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl BGP (2005)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl BGQ (2005)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBTA (2008-14)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBUA (2008-14)

VW Passat

  • 2.0L 4-cyl BPY Turbo (2006-08)
  • 2.0L 4-cyl CCTA Turbo (2008)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBTA (2012-14)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBUA (2012-14)

VW Rabbit

  • 2.5L 5-cyl BGP (2006-07)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl BGQ (2006-07)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBTA (2008-09)
  • 2.5L 5-cyl CBUA (2008-09)

Ea15K07 Oil Filter For Hyundai and Kia

Hyundai Azera

  • 3.3L V-6 (D) (2007-09)
  • 3.8L V-6 (F) (2006-09)

Hyundai Genesis

  • 3.8L V-6 (2013)
  • 3.8L V-6 (D) (2013-14)
  • 3.8L V-6 (E) (2009-11)
  • 3.8L V-6 (H) (2010-11)
  • 3.8L V-6 (J) (2013-14)

Hyundai Sonata

  • V6-3.3L V-6 (F) (2006-10)

Hyundai Entourage

  • 3.8L V-6 (3) (2007-08)
  • 3.8L V-6 (3) CAN (2008-10)

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • 3.3L V-6 (E) (2007-09)
  • 3.3L V-6 (E) CAN (2008)

Hyundai Veracruz

  • 3.8L V-6 (C) (2007-09)

Kia Amanti

  • 3.8L V-6 (5) (2007-09)

Kia Sedona

  • 3.8L V-6 (2006)
  • 3.8L V-6 (3) (2007-09)
  • 3.8L V-6 (3) CAN (2008)

Kia Sorento

  • 3.3L V-6 (2008)
  • 3.8L V-6 (2008)
  • 3.8L V-6 DOHC (2007)

Ea15K08 Oil Filter For BMW

BMW 300 Series

  • 2.2L V-6 M54 CAN (2001-04)
  • 2.5L V-6 M52 (1998-2000)
  • 2.5L V-6 M54 (2001-06)
  • 2.5L V-6 M56 (2003-06)
  • 2.5L V-6 N52 CAN (2006)
  • 2.8L V-6 M52 (1996-2000)
  • 3.0L V-6 (2001)
  • 3.0L V-6 M54 (2002-06)
  • 3.0L V-6 N52 (2006)

BMW 500 Series

  • 2.5L V-6 M54 (2001-05)
  • 2.8L V-6 M52 (1997-98)
  • 2.8L V-6 M52TU (1999-2000)
  • 3.0L V-6 M54 (2001-05)
  • 3.0L V-6 N52 (2006)

BMW Z Series

  • 2.5L V-6 M52 (1999-2000)
  • 2.5L V-6 M54 (2001-05)
  • 2.8L V-6 M52 (1997-98)
  • 2.8L V-6 M52TU (1999-2000)
  • 3.0L V-6 M54 (2001-05)

BMW X3

  • 2.5L V-6 M54 (2004-05)
  • 2.5L V-6 M54 CAN (2006)
  • 3.0L V-6 M54 (2004-06)
  • 3.0L V-6 M54 CAN (2006)

BMW X5

  • 3.0L V-6 M54 (2001-06)
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VW Motor Oil Specs and AMSOIL Euro Motor Oil Choices

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Of all of the auto manufacturers, Volkswagen (and sister company Audi) seem to be the most stringent about deterring motorists from making the wrong motor oil choices for their cars. VW started issuing their own motor oil standards almost 20 years ago as a way to ensure that their cars would perform well and last as long as possible. These specifications have evolved along with the technological changes to their cars and the motor oil industry has had to follow along.

VW motor oil standards are quite high and it is certainly not advisable for a VW or Audi owner to choose motor oil that is not designed to meet that appropriate standard for their car. Why are VW oil standards high? Here are some reasons.

  • Some VW cars are equipped with sophisticated emissions components that can be affected by certain motor oil ingredients.
  • VW suggests some of the longest oil change intervals in the industry.
  • VW engines are manufactured with tight manufacturing tolerances and advanced alloys.
  • VW cars are available in either gasoline or turbo-charged diesel engine formats.
  • The design of VW TDI engines can expose the limitations of lesser motor oils.

Let’s discuss each Volkswagen oil specification and offer an AMSOIL European Formula Motor Oil suggestion for each. We offer 4 distinct European Motor Formulas for Volkswagen applications.

VW 500.00

The VW 500.00 oil standard is now obsolete. It covered VW models from 1997 to 1999. This specification has been replaced by the newer VW 502.00 standard. The correct AMSOIL product for cars requiring VW 500.00 is AMSOIL European Formula “Full-SAPS” 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil or AMSOIL European Formula “Full-SAPS” 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL European Formula “Mid-SAPS” 5W-40 Synthetic Motor is an alternate choice for this specification.

VW 501.01

VW 501.01 is also obsolete and was devised for VW cars made prior to the 2000 model year. VW 501.01 has also been replaced by the VW 502.00 spec. For VW cars requiring VW 501.01, use AMSOIL European Formula “Full-SAPS” 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil (first choice) or AMSOIL European Formula “Full-SAPS” 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL European Formula “Mid-SAPS” 5W-40 Synthetic Motor is an alternate choice for this specification.

VW 502.00

The VW 502.00 specification is commonly suggested for many gasoline-powered Volkswagens from the late 90s to present. VW 502.00 oils are generally “full-SAPS or “mid-SAPS” formulations. “SAPS” stand for sulfated ash, phosphorus and sulfur which are prominent motor oil additives. Failure to use a VW 502.00 formulation can result in valve train noise and excessive engine wear over time. For VW cars requiring VW 502.00, use AMSOIL European Formula “Full-SAPS” 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil or AMSOIL European Formula “Full-SAPS” 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL European Formula “Mid-SAPS” 5W-40 Synthetic Motor is an alternate choice for this specification.

VW 503.00

The VW 503.00 oil spec is a defunct standard for higher horsepower (above 180 hp) Audi models with gasoline engines and very long service intervals. VW 503.00 has been replaced by the VW 504.00 specification. For Audi cars requiring VW 503.00 engine oil, the correct product is AMSOIL European Formula “Low-SAPS” 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil.

VW 503.01

VW 503.01 is also an obsolete oil spec for higher horsepower Audi models that have long oil change intervals. VW 503.01 has also been replaced by the VW 504.00 specification. Therefore AMSOIL European Formula “Low-SAPS” 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil should be used where VW 503.01 is suggested.

VW 504.00

VW 504.00 is the latest specification for VW/Audi gasoline-powered engines with long oil change intervals. VW 504.00 motor oils are generally 5W-30, “low-SAPS” (sulfated ash, phosphorus and sulfur) formulations. For cars requiring the VW 504.00 motor oil spec, use AMSOIL European Formula “Low-SAPS” 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil.

VW 505.00

VW 505.00 was a motor oil specification for diesel cars made prior to 2000. For older diesel cars requiring motor oil with the VW 505.00 spec, use AMSOIL European Formula “Full-SAPS” 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil or AMSOIL European Formula “Full-SAPS” 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil.

VW 505.01

The VW 505.01 spec is a vital motor oil spec devised for the pre-2007 VW turbo-diesel “Pumpe Duse” (also known as “PD”) engines in Jetta, Golf, Passat and Beetle models. In these engines, the fuel pump system is driven off of the camshaft and use of the wrong motor oil type can lead to accelerated camshaft wear. So it is crucial that VW TDI cars requiring the use of VW 505.01 motor oil stick to this specification. For cars requiring VW 505.01 engine oil, use AMSOIL European Formula “Mid-SAPS” 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil.

VW 507.00

VW 507.00 is VW’s latest spec for their turbo-diesel models (Jetta, Golf, Toureg) and is typically specified for TDI cars from 2007 and newer. These cars are equipped with exhaust particle filters, so therefore it is vital that a “low-SAPS” oil is used. Excessive SAPS motor oil additives can contaminate exhaust filters. VW 507.00 motor oils are typically 5W-30. For VW cars requiring the VW 507.00 standard, use AMSOIL European Formula “Low-SAPS” 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil.

If you have any questions regarding motor oil choices for your Volkswagen or Audi car, feel free to email us using the contact form on this page or call us at 1-800-748-5781.

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