How to choose oil for a specific car model?

Choosing oil for a car shouldn’t be based on guessing. Three things matter: viscosity, the manufacturer’s approval and the oil type. Here’s how to establish them.

Where to look for information?

1. The car’s owner’s manual — the section on operating fluids
2. The manufacturer’s website with an oil finder by VIN
3. Stickers and markings in the engine bay
4. A consultation with a mechanic who knows your model

What to pay attention to?

First check the required viscosity (e.g. 5W30), then the approval (e.g. VW 504.00). For cars with a DPF, the ACEA C standard and Low SAPS oil are also crucial.

The right oil isn’t the most expensive oil, but the one compliant with your engine’s specification.

Don’t want to waste time on analysis? Give us the make, model and year of the car — we’ll select the oil and change it with call-out.