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Old 12-13-2020, 03:13 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Earlier VWs were seen as more dumb-proof and some buyers of newer models are still influenced by family traditions, but even no-frills models catering to the Latin America such as the Gol have had some trouble with oil specs in recent years.
The cheapest oil I could find that meets VW's 507.00 spec is

Valvoline - 881167-CS European Vehicle Full Synthetic XL-III SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

Purchased in bulk (3 x 5qt containers) it was $90 ($6 a quart). A basic 5W-30 synthetic blend is about $12-15 for a 5 QT bottle ($2.50 a quart)

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