Engine oil confusion

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Resali
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Hi all

I need to top up the engine oil of our 2021 Karoq 1.5 TSI Technology. On their websites all main oil companies say I need 0W-20 oil. Skoda's webchat says any oil that meets specification VW 504 00 or VW 507 00. When I search for those specifications, the oils that come up are all 5W-30...

So, presumably I should follow the manufacturer's advice and opt for 5W-30 but why do the oil companies come up with a different viscosity? :roll:

Thanks in advance.

Resali

PS: Any brands you would recommend?

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IanW wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:29 pm You might find this thread useful https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/4 ... or-15-tsi/
Thanks for your reply. I saw that thread earlier today but cannot say it helped me understand which oil I need.
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Resali
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Thanks everyone. Skoda dealer confirmed it’s 0W-20 (VW508/509).
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SHELL!!
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kodiaq wrote: Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:17 amSHELL!!
That's what I went for. 8-)
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Thank you! That helps pay my pension!! :lol:
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