Thought this updated list may be of interest
Volkswagen Group Oil Specifications and their Applications
VW 500.00
This is an “old” oil specification and is applicable to engines built before model year 2000 (up to August 1999) Viscosity ratings: SAE 5w-40, 10w-40 (20W-40 deleted ).
This oil can be used in all petrol (not suitable for diesel engines), apart from those referred to under other specifications.
VW 501.01
This is another “old” oil specification with exactly the same application as
VW 500.00 but may not attain same fuel economy
Viscosity ratings: SAE 10w-40, 15w-40 or ( 20w-40 deleted )
VW 502.00
This oil can only be used in petrol engines and is recommended for those which are subject to arduous conditions. It must not be used for any engines with variable service intervals or any which are referred to under other specifications.
Viscosity ratings: SAE 0w-40, 5w-40 or 10w-40
VW 503.00
This is a relatively new oil specification for petrol engines with variable service intervals. It includes the AUDI S4, but not the RS4, or the TT and S3 with outputs of more than 180bhp.
Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30
VW 503.01
A new oil specification specifically for the RS4, and the TT and S3 with outputs of more than 180bhp, Passat W8 and Phaeton W12.
Viscosity rating: 0w-30
VW 505.00
For all diesel engines prior to model year 2000 (August 1999)
Viscosity rating: 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-40 & 15W-40
VW 505.01
For all diesel engines with unit injectors (Pumpe-Duse or PD) without variable service intervals.
Viscosity rating: SAE 5w-40
VW 506.00
For all diesel engines except those with unit injectors, with variable service intervals.
Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30
VW 506.01
For all diesel engines, including those with unit injectors, with variable service intervals.
Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30
VW 504.00
Latest issue, can replace all previous petrol engine specs & can be used in all petrol engines.
VW 507.00
Latest issue, can replace all previous diesel engine specs & can be used in all diesel engines except R5 2.5 litre tdi and V10 5.0 litre tdi which must use 506.01 oils.
You will find an easy to use table here which lists oils meeting all of these specs.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-742-vw-engine-oil.aspx
You will also find gear oils listed here
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-743-vw-gear-oil.aspx
Cheers
Guy
Volkswagen Group Oil Specifications and their Applications
VW 500.00
This is an “old” oil specification and is applicable to engines built before model year 2000 (up to August 1999) Viscosity ratings: SAE 5w-40, 10w-40 (20W-40 deleted ).
This oil can be used in all petrol (not suitable for diesel engines), apart from those referred to under other specifications.
VW 501.01
This is another “old” oil specification with exactly the same application as
VW 500.00 but may not attain same fuel economy
Viscosity ratings: SAE 10w-40, 15w-40 or ( 20w-40 deleted )
VW 502.00
This oil can only be used in petrol engines and is recommended for those which are subject to arduous conditions. It must not be used for any engines with variable service intervals or any which are referred to under other specifications.
Viscosity ratings: SAE 0w-40, 5w-40 or 10w-40
VW 503.00
This is a relatively new oil specification for petrol engines with variable service intervals. It includes the AUDI S4, but not the RS4, or the TT and S3 with outputs of more than 180bhp.
Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30
VW 503.01
A new oil specification specifically for the RS4, and the TT and S3 with outputs of more than 180bhp, Passat W8 and Phaeton W12.
Viscosity rating: 0w-30
VW 505.00
For all diesel engines prior to model year 2000 (August 1999)
Viscosity rating: 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-40 & 15W-40
VW 505.01
For all diesel engines with unit injectors (Pumpe-Duse or PD) without variable service intervals.
Viscosity rating: SAE 5w-40
VW 506.00
For all diesel engines except those with unit injectors, with variable service intervals.
Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30
VW 506.01
For all diesel engines, including those with unit injectors, with variable service intervals.
Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30
VW 504.00
Latest issue, can replace all previous petrol engine specs & can be used in all petrol engines.
VW 507.00
Latest issue, can replace all previous diesel engine specs & can be used in all diesel engines except R5 2.5 litre tdi and V10 5.0 litre tdi which must use 506.01 oils.
You will find an easy to use table here which lists oils meeting all of these specs.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-742-vw-engine-oil.aspx
You will also find gear oils listed here
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-743-vw-gear-oil.aspx
Cheers
Guy