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All Temperatures SAE 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40

All Temperatures SAE 5W-30, 10W-50, 10W-60

Below 59°F (15°C) SAE 5W-30, 5W-40

Below 59°F (15°C) SAE 10W-30, 10W-40

Above 5°F (-15°C) SAE 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50

A - Energy Conserving
B - Multi-grade oil

Engine oil, gasoline engine

The following terms must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with other designations.

Type VW502 00 or VW500 00 or VW 501 01
Type ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
Type API-SJ or API-SL

Engine oil, diesel engine

The following terms must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with other designations.

Type VW505 00
Type ACEA B23or ACEA B4
Type API-CF4 or API-CG4