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.
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?
While 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.
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A 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.
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.
Of all of the auto manufacturers, Volkswagen (and sister company Audi) seem to be the most stringent about motor oil specifications. VW started issuing their own motor oil standards over 20 years ago. This was done 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. The motor oil industry has had to follow along.
VW motor oil standards are quite high. 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.
Volkswagen/Audi 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 five distinct European Motor Formulas for Volkswagen/Audi applications.
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 FS 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil or AMSOIL European FS 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL European MS 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil 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. This spec has been replaced by the VW 502.00 spec. For VW cars requiring VW 501.01, use AMSOIL European FS 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil (first choice) or AMSOIL European FS 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL European MS 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 forward. 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 FS 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil or AMSOIL European FS 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL European MS 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 LS 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. This spec has also been replaced by the VW 504.00 specification. Therefore AMSOIL European LS 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. Motor oils meeting VW 504.00 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 LS 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 FS 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil or AMSOIL European FS 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 MS 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil.
VW 507.00
VW 507.00 was devised for their turbo-diesel models (Jetta, Golf, Toureg) and is typically specified for TDI cars. 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 LS 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil.
VW 508.00
The VW 508.00 motor oil spec is for gasoline engines. This standard applies to many 2018 and newer vehicles. VW 508.00 motor oils have a 0W-20 viscosity and low-SAPS content. Engine oils meeting this spec must be turbo-compatible. They must also meet VW’s guidelines for detergent-content, wear protection and anti-foaming properties. AMSOIL SAE 0W-20 LS-VW Synthetic European Motor Oil is designed for VW and Audi cars requiring VW 508.oo oil.
VW 509.00
This spec is for many 2019 and newer diesel cars requiring 0W-20 motor oil. The 509.00 spec requires low-SAPS content. VW 509.00 oil must be compatible with modern emission equipment including diesel particulate filters. For cars requiring the VW 509.00 spec, use AMSOIL SAE 0W-20 LS-VW Synthetic European 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.
Find the proper European motor oil alternate for products from over 30 brands. Updated: October, 2020.
This cross-reference guide suggests an AMSOIL motor oil substitute for most European formula engine oils sold in the United States and Canada.
European car brands such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi require the use of different motor oils than North American and Asian car brands. Why is this? Tight European regulations dictate that their cars are equipped with the latest and most effective emissions equipment. Engine oils have to be compatible with these components. These motor oils also have to be suitable for both gasoline and diesel car engines. European automakers also tend to suggest ultra-long oil change intervals. Therefore, suitable motor oils have to be up to that task.
The European car oil spectrum is now split into three distinct motor oil types based on their “SAPS” levels. SAPS stands for sulfated ash, phosphorus and sulfur. These are important motor oil additives that can cause complications with some emissions sensors and exhaust treatment devices. Therefore it is vital that European car owners choose a motor oil that meets the industry specification allotted for their car.
We offer a full suite of 100% synthetic engine oils for European cars. Here are the AMSOIL European Car Formulas and the industry specifications they cover.
Important: Please note that product formulations can change without notice. That could change the accuracy of some of the product recommendations listed below. Please make certain that the AMSOIL European Oil of your choice matches the industry specifications recommended in your owner’s manual before using. Consult our application guide to find the correct products for your specific vehicle. If you have questions or would like to see pricing, please contact us using the form on this page or call us at 1-800-748-5781.
Amalie
Amalie Elixir dexo2 European Full Synthetic 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
Ardeca
Ardeca Synth Pro 0W-20– “EZT” European LS-VW SAE 0W-20 Ardeca SYNTH-Pro 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Ardeca Synth-Ultra 5W30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Ardeca SYNTH-XL 5W-30– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Ardeca SYNTH-XL 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Ardeca SYNTH-SX 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Ardeca SYNTH-SX 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Ardeca SYNTH-DX 5W-30– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Ardeca Synth C-5 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20
Castrol
Castrol Edge 5W-40 A3/B4 Synthetic Motor Oil– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Castrol Edge 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Castrol Edge 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil For European Diesels– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30
Champion Oil
Champion OEM-Specific 0W-20 LS-FE– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Champion OEM-Specific 0W-20 LL-FE– “EZT” European LS-VW SAE 0W-20 Champion OEM-Specific 5W-30 LL III– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30
Chevron/Texaco
Havoline ProDS MG SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Havoline ProDS V SAE 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Havoline Ultra S SAE 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
Citgo
Citgo Supergard European Formula 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Citgo Supergard European Formula 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40
Eni (Agip)
Eni i-Sint Tech VV 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Eni i-Sint XEF 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Eni i-Sint TD 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Eni i-Sint 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Eni i-Sint Tech R 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Eni i-Sint MS 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Eni i-Sint 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40
Fuchs (Titan)
Titan GT1 Longlife IV SAE 0W-20– “EZT” European LS-VW SAE 0W-20 Titan GT1 EVO SAE 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Titan GT1 Pro C3 SAE 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Titan GT1 Proflex SAE 5W-30– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Titan GT1 SAE 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Titan Supersyn Longlife SAE 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40
Gulf
Gulftec Euro Full Synthetic 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40
Kendall
Kendall GT-1 Full Synthetic Euro+ 5W-30 Motor Oil– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Kendall GT-1 Full Synthetic Euro 5W-40 Motor Oil– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40
Klondike
Klondike SAE 5W-30 Euro Low SAPS Full Synthetic– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Klondike 5W-40 Euro Mid SAPS Full Synthetic– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Klondike SAE 5W-40 SN/CF European Spec Full Synthetic Engine Oil– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40
Liqui-Moly
Liqui-Moly Special Tec V SAE 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Liqui-Moly Top Tec 6200 SAE 0W-20– “EZT” European LS-VW SAE 0W-20 (not Porsche C20) Liqui-Moly Top Tec 6600 SAE 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Liqui-Moly Molygen New Generation SAE 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Liqui-Moly Synthoil Premium SAE 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Liqui-Moly Diesel High Tech SAE 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Liqui-Moly Top Tec 4100 SAE 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Liqui-Moly Top Tec 4200 SAE 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Liqui-Moly Synthoil Energy A40 SAE 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40
Lucas Oil
Lucas Synthetic SAE 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Lucas Synthetic SAE 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40
Millers Oils
Millers Oil EE Longlife 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Millers Oil EE Longlife 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
Mobil 1
Mobil 1 European Car Formula FS Synthetic 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Mobil 1 Formula M 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Mobil 1 Super Synthetic Euro 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40
Morris
Morris Multivis Eco VB 0W-20– “EZT” European LS-VW SAE 0W-20 Morris Multivis Eco V 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Morris Multivis ADT VA 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Morris Multivis ADT C3 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
Motul
Motul 8100 Eco-Clean 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Motul Specific 508 00 509 00 0W-20– “EZT” European LS-VW SAE 0W-20 Motul Specific RBSO-2AE 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Motul Specific LL-14FE+ 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Motul 8100 X-Clean+ 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Motul 6100 Syn-Clean 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Motul 6100 Syn-ergy 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Motul 8100 X-Cess 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Motul 8100 X-Clean 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Motul 8100 X-Max 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Motul 8100 X-Cess Gen2 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40
MPM
MPM Premium Synthetic 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 MPM Premium Synthetic C3 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 MPM Premium Synthetic C5 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 MPM Premium Synthetic ESP-FE 0W-20– “EZT” European LS-VW SAE 0W-20 MPM Premium Synthetic VLV Low Viscosity 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20
Pennzoil
Pennzoil Platinum Euro 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Pennzoil Platinum Euro L 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30
Quantum Oil
Quantum Perfectus NF 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Quantum Magnus NF 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Quantum Photon Specialsynth NF 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
Ravenol
Ravenol VMP Oil 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Ravenol VMO Oil 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Ravelol FullSynth Turbo VST 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Ravelol Low Friction Oil SSL 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Ravenol Eco Full Synth EFS 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Ravenol VSI 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Ravenol Standard Viscosity Synto SVS 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Ravenol VPD For Pumpe Duse 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Ravelol HST 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Ravenol SMP 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30
Red Line
Red Line High Performance Synthetic 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Red Line Euro Series 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Red Line Euro Series 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
Repsol
Repsol Elite Cosmos 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Repsol Elite Cosmos 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Repsol Elite Evolution VCC 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Repsol Elite Evolution ECO V 0W-20– “EZT” European LS-VW SAE 0W-20 Repsol Elite Evolution 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Repsol Elite Long Life 50700/50400 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Repsol Elite 50501 TDI 5W-40- “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
Shell
Shell Helix Ultra 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Shell Helix Ultra Diesel 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Shell Helix Ultra ECT C3 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Shell Helix Ultra Professional AB 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Shell Helix Ultra Professional AM-L 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Shell Helix Ultra Professional AV 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Shell Helix Ultra Professional AV-L 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Shell Helix HX8 Synthetic 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Shell Helix HX7 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Shell Helix Ultra Diesel 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Shell Helix H7X ECT 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
Sunoco
Sunoco 5W-30 Euro Syn V– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Sunoco 5W-40 Euro– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Sunoco 5W-40 Euro Plus– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Sunoco 0W-40 Euro Plus– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40
Valvoline
Valvoline Synpower HST 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Valvoline Synpower MST 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
Total
Total Classic 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Total Classic C3 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Total Classic LL 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Total Quartz 9000 Energy 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Total Quartz 9000 Energy 0W-40– “EFO” European FS Synthetic 0W-40 Total Quartz 9000 5W-40– “EFM” European FS Synthetic 5W-40 Total Quartz 9000 V-Drive 0W-20– “AFE” European LS SAE 0W-20 Total Quartz INEO C3 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40 Total Quartz INEO Long Life 5W-30– “AEL” European LS Synthetic 5W-30 Total Quartz INEO MC3 5W-40– “AFL” European MS Synthetic 5W-40
A 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?
