Thoughts on the LiquiMoly TopTec 4100 : Better Than Castrol? : VW Skoda TDI Engine Oil

Hey guys! In today's video I speak about my experiences with LiquiMoly TopTech 4100 which I've been using on multiple Volkswagen, Skoda Diesel and Petrol Engines.
Spec For My Cars :-
1. 1.9 TDI PD Engine (BXE) :- VW 505.01
2. 2.0 TDI (CRFD) :- VW 505.01
Disclaimer :
This LiquiMoly TopTec 4100 may perform differently on your car and engine in terms of smoothness, temperatures, fuel efficiency depending on the existing conditions and wear and tear of your engine. Do check your recommended Owner's Manual to see if this product is applicable to you.
Within my circle and contact base of about 500 VW Users, only about 5-10% of my test users are dissatisfied with the LiquiMoly TopTech 4100, which the rest are very happy and have seen dramatic improvements and refinement with this Engine Oil. This video is based on my personal vehicle experience and overall, I do find using LiquiMoly TopTech 4100, a positive experience. This video is NOT sponsored by Wurth, LiquiMoly, Castrol or Meguin.
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Timestamps :-
Introduction : 00:00
Jetta 2.0 TDI : 01:05
2.0 TDI Idling : 01:25
LM 4100 : 01:30
Cheap Oils : 02:20
Sample : 02:45
Approvals : 02:53
2.0 TDI Drive : 03:26
What I Noticed : 04:05
Castrol EDGE OE : 05:20
Castrol EDGE (Indian) : 06:00
EDGE vs EDGE OE Professional : 06:16
1.9 TDI Drive : 07:52
Tiguan 2.0 TDI : 08:01

[@aanand1306]

Another amazing review Sujoy..!! Keep up the good work and keep spreading the knowledge..! Will definitely try this for my next service.

[@SujoyShivde]

Sure! Do give it a shot

[@robiszi7932]

Amazing oil. Real mother of all PD TDI oils. It is also suitable for LPG/CNG (it is ACEA C3 ,VW 505.01). We can say that is half-specialized for Lpg. We use it in Europe. ACEA C3=it is OK for DPF. Fix oil interval for max 15.000km.

[@vikrantjaltare4777]

epic video. epic driving (hopefully within speed limit :P). epic editing!

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes always ;)

[@walterhartwellwhite6788]

I don’t even have a car but I love your videos which are clean and straight to the point❤️ I will buy a VW Polo as my first car😍

[@SujoyShivde]

Glad you like them. Yes, a Polo is a great car. Immense upgrade potential, and plenty of stuff to learn and go with.

[@devtrambadiya3228]

Was eagerly waiting for this video to drop nice and informative video keep it up sujoy shivde

[@SujoyShivde]

Thank you sir!

[@aryaprabhudesai6968]

Best Volkswagen oil, best KZbinr 🔥❤️

[@SujoyShivde]

Aww ❤️

[@adhnaanyusuf8211]

You very right about top tech 4100 I used it my pd engine and get alot blow by I'm going to go back to their other oil

[@apusalvi]

Best Volkswagen oil, best KZbin channel🔥😍

[@SujoyShivde]

Best friend is here ☺️

[@krishnapalanati]

Fantastic video. Thanks

[@SujoyShivde]

Glad you liked it

[@kyranoboyle3378]

I have a VW Golf mk5 1.9 BXE and before oil change the engine had a lifter tick noise it was louder and wasn’t performing well. I serviced it with Top Tec 4100 the lifter tick went away and the engine is like clockwork again. Highly recommend this oil for PD engines without a DPF.

[@emsman59]

Thanks for the information.

[@SujoyShivde]

You're welcome

[@srinivaskumarreddy120]

Highly informative ji. Thanqu

[@SujoyShivde]

Glad you liked it

[@omkarpatel5308]

Great!

[@AhitagniDasgupta]

Very informative video. Thanks :)

[@SujoyShivde]

Glad you liked it

[@AhitagniDasgupta]

@@SujoyShivde I have a 2011 Vento TDI 1.6 which has clocked 93k kms. I am planning to hold on with the same for a while, as it is a pleasure to drive.

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes great decision. Have you ever changed the engine mounts? Stay tuned as a video on that is coming soon

[@AhitagniDasgupta]

@@SujoyShivde Yes, last year when I did the suspension and clutch at 85K Kms. Made a huge difference.

[@SujoyShivde]

@@AhitagniDasgupta yes! Same experience

[@pramodjoseph4443]

For German cars always use Castrol / liqui molly. The type (5W-30 / 5W -40) can be verified on users manual

[@RajKishore-pc6gf]

For Japanese ?

[@SujoyShivde]

@RajKishore-pc6gf stick to viscosity and oil spec for your respective automaker.

[@rajdeepghosh4733]

Can I use these on my i20 1.2 petrol ? I'm confuse between molygen 5w40 and top tec 5w40

[@mardee7]

it’s best oil according to my experience 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SujoyShivde]

Thanks for sharing! 😃

[@ravindrapatil1632]

i have used liqui moly in my vw polo & i love driveing my vw tdi

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes it's a fabulous engine oil ☺️

[@aalokagashe3405]

Nice one

[@SujoyShivde]

Thanks mate

[@spannerssockets6308]

For any VAG/Skoda TDI engine requiring a 505.01 spec oil, I would use a 507.00 spec oil which is superior to 505.01. 507.00 is available in 5w30 and 0w30 grades although an SAE30 may be that bit too thin in a hot climate, hence the video suggests a 5w40 oil. I am curious however about the use of 505.01 oils in Common Rail engines. As far as I'm aware CR engines require a 507.00 oil. Please comment as I am intrigued.

[@SujoyShivde]

The video suggests and mentions the oil approval Volkswagen has mentioned in the service manual. For the 1.9 TDI PD, 505.01 is the oil spec. The Common Rail diesels sold in India on our Passat, Jetta, Tiguans do not come with a DPF and specifically came with a 505.01 Sticker from the factory. I believe this could all be down to a few factors combined. A) We don't have Extended Service Intervals for Oil Change. We have a fixed 1 Year or 15000km Interval. B) The hot climate, hence suggesting 5W-40 is more suited. C) No DPF hence no 507.00 recommended. Even today, after multiple revisions, when VW changed their vendor from Castrol to Shell, the dealer bulletin from VW still says "VW 505.01 only." 😀

[@SujoyShivde]

In fact, our manual specifies 507.00 only for Extended Service Intervals, but our cars come with a Fixed Service Interval PR number on the buildsheet.

[@spannerssockets6308]

In view of what you say, I'm curious why VW did not include a 5w40 grade in its 507.00 specification for CR engines and perhaps even a 10w40. If VW has quoted 5w40 505.01 for use in CR engines run in the Indian climate, then they have to honour engine warranties. Thanks for the feedback.

[@piotrp9325]

Hey! Try in your PD engine Shell 0w30 AV-L 507.00 - in my opinion the best oil for PD engine. I used Castrol and Liqui Moly but Shell beat them all. 5w40 505.01 is hydrocracking oil, 507.00 is hydrocracking + 30% PAO/Ester oil and its better. High viscosity does not always mean high quality protection. In oil construction the base and the add-on package are important.

[@SujoyShivde]

Thanks for the great suggestion. Will surely consider it. All this while, I was merely trying to stick to the company recommendation of 505.01

[@AS-pu7gj]

Hello from India, I have a Polo 1.2 TDI 2011 model with 165000kms driven with company service record. Always used 5w40 with VW approved 505 00/ 505 01 specs. What better oil do you suggest than the one now I am using ( VW Special D 5w40 505 00/ 505 01) ?

[@rahulvasisht6488]

Couldn’t get hold of this oil due to non availability in India, hence tried Castrol ones, After 500kms you can find the engine noise and vibration a bit higher than when it was using liqui moly. Highly recommend Liqui Moly engine oil. Will change to Liqui Moly after some 4000kms.

[@SujoyShivde]

Definitely. Engine on Castrol feels no doubt noticeably rougher Vs LiquiMoly, but the Edge can hold on for longer without much consumption. So I'm sure you can even drive 10000kms on it. Which Castrol engine oil did you try? I only recommend Castrol Edge 5W-40 specifically meeting VW 505.01

[@rahulvasisht6488]

Yes, now I have the Castrol edge 5W 40, it complies with VW 505.01.

[@kartikchaudhari6679]

Nice😊😊

[@SujoyShivde]

Cheers!

[@beastylad7418]

Good channel’ I’ve got a vw crafter campervan’ 2011 2.5 Diesel ‘ Does anyone know what would be the best oil for my van ‘ which is also high mileage as well. Thanks 👍

[@cvbangar]

Have you ever tried Motul Xcess 5w40. If yes how was the experience. I have a Vento 1.5 TDI and this time I want to try one of these 2 options. Please suggest.

[@SujoyShivde]

I have tried it on a petrol engine, it was nice but it doesn't meet VW 505.01 for diesel

[@AS-pu7gj]

1. Is the Toptec 4100 5w-40 better than the grey VW packing oil we get in VW authorised dealership. I think VW says their oil is fully synthetic. 2. How do u rate Amsoil SAE 5W-40 MS Synthetic European Motor Oil Product code : AFLQT-EA For VW Indian Polo 1.2 TDI , will Amsoil be a better choice than Liqui Moly Toptec 4100 ? 3. Can you please guide what is the difference between the two Amsoil oils below :- SAE 5W-40 FS Synthetic European Motor Oil Product code : EFMQT-EA VS SAE 5W-40 MS Synthetic European Motor Oil Product code : AFLQT-EA

[@AS-pu7gj]

Brother thank you for the nice information 🙏, can I use this in my polo 1.2 tdi , i have always got my car serviced timely from VW workshop with genuine parts and oils, will this work good for me , as I am bit sceptical about using a new oil . My car is driven 1lac 34k kms , it's in top notch condition. Can you please recommend anything to make it more smoother and less noisy ?

[@SujoyShivde]

Using a VW 505.01 oil will not harm your car. Try this oil, it meets the VW Diesel Spec of VW 505.01 and will be quite smoother. Other than slightly higher oil consumption, this oil shouldn't have any problem on your car.

[@AS-pu7gj]

@@SujoyShivde Thankyou brother 🙏, can u plz advise 1. Best product and method for cleaning diesel injectors 2. Any better air filter other than OEM for better performance 3. How to clean intake manifold? 4. Any way to clean EGR ? 5. How do u rate them in 5w40 class Liqui Moly Molygen vs Leichtlauf HC 7 vs Motul Xcess 8100 ?

[@ganeshirodi7517]

Had a question on VW Polo gt tsi coolant , can we use shell easy longlife coolant instead of G13 ( Tl-774j)

[@SujoyShivde]

Better to stick to the OEM coolant. VW coolant is quite durable, and Shell Easy LongLife coolant might not meet the same approvals

[@rahuledd1]

Hi Sujoy, what are your thoughts on XADO 5w 40? Are they at par with liquimoly

[@SujoyShivde]

Hi, I'm sorry but I don't have any experience with the brand you ask about. But if they meet the common approvals and are fairly reputed abroad, then I feel they should be just fine for the car. It's like LiquiMoly has become a benchmark for many VAG guys in India, but we have quite a few new comers like ROWE, Addinol etc which are also having some really good oils meeting the certifications

[@rahuledd1]

@@SujoyShivde Ok, Thank you

[@akhilatsify]

I switched to meguin low emission 5w-40 from liqui moly toptec 5w40 this time. There's no difference as these oils are exactly identical and are just rebranded. But they're far better than OEM castrol in terms of refinement and smoothness. There's a confusion among many that they doubt if liqui moly toptec 5w40 is fully synthetic or not while the cheaper castrol edge is clearly labeled as fully synthetic. Liqui moly Toptec and castrol edge, both are formulated from group III base oil. In Germany, they are very specific about oil composition. Only group IV oil based products (PAO) can be labeled as fully synthetic. Group III based products are made by severely hyrdrocracking mineral oil. So, they have the properties of synthetic oil and are labeled as HC Synthese oil. But in America, both group III and IV oil based products can be marketed as fully synthetic. So, to conclude, Castrol edge fully synthetic is not fully synthetic by German standards. Group IV based fully synthetic PAOs(100% fully synthetic) are much more expensive. Check out the prices of liqui moly leichtlauf high tech 5w-40 and Castrol Advanced Fully Synthetic (in black container) which are the 'actual' fully synthetic for the Germans. It doesn't matter if you go for HC synthetic/fully synthetic. Just make sure it meets VW505 01 standards and the right viscosity. Downsides of liqui moly AFAIK are high oil consumption and higher price compared to castrol

[@SujoyShivde]

Hey thanks for the great insight. I had read some of this before, but didn't fully understand it. Thanks man!

[@AS-pu7gj]

Which oil is best for 2011 make VW Polo 1.2 tdi driven for 165000kms till date . Always used vw authorised oil. Now which is better than VW Special D 5w40 ?

[@bographics]

I just used Top Tec 6610 0w20 in my Ford 1.5 diesel and yes, the engine seems more smoother than before when using Castrol. What can you say please about Top Tec 6610?

[@SujoyShivde]

Haven't used the 6610 but LiquiMoly makes good engine oils so that's no surprise.

[@varunkohli6620]

Hey Sujoy. Can you confirm if the Dexos approved Castrol edge 505.01 is a good option. Also, I want to try another option i.e. S Oil made in Korea. It also has vw505.01

[@SujoyShivde]

Hey, I just used the Dexos Approved Local Castrol Edge meeting 505.01 in my Jetta literally two days ago and while it gets the job done, I'm not happy with it. No reduction in vibration, and no improvement to engine feel. You can check Lotos Quazar 5W-40 on Amazon, meets 505.01. or even the oil you're checking out.

[@varunkohli6620]

@@SujoyShivde I totally agree with you. Due to the lockdown, I drained out Liqui moly 4100 at 5000 km due to idle period. Castrol edge is compatible but not a fun to drive oil.

[@SujoyShivde]

I think LiquiMoly could have done a few more thousands for you. In fact, even my Castrol Edge Professional had driven only 8000kms in 1 year 2 months, and due to lockdown idling I changed the oil but I have to admit, the car was much more smoother on the previous Edge Professional. I'm regretting the oil change, but will.be changing again in few months.

[@varunkohli6620]

@@SujoyShivde Absolutely. Totally agree. Sometimes Time Interval is an imp. factor than KMs. I am regretting the oil drain as well. Also found one more Korean product i.e. Hyundai Engine oil. Not sure to experiment or switch back to TopTec4100 www.amazon.in/HYUNDAI-XTEER-Prime-5W40-Engine/dp/B07ZJ599TN/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=HYUNDAI+XTEER&qid=1596208510&sr=8-4

[@SujoyShivde]

There's a new oil brand in India. Pricing is excellent. Rowe Engine Oil. Made.in Germany. 505.01 approval is coming in 5W-30 and 5W-50. Pricing is attractive, but viscosity seems too thin and too thick while I think 5W-40 is fine for our conditions. Try Lotos Quazar, that is also 5W-40 505.01 and fairly reasonable pricing at 2.7k. I'll be trying that next time. It's made in Poland.

[@devtrambadiya3228]

Recently i serviced my vw polo tdi and engine oil of choice was shell helix 5w40 engine noise is very much audible than before . Castrol edge is better choice than shell helix .

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes sir. Absolutely. Do give LiquiMoly or Meguin a try Low Emission 5W-40 a try. There are many happy users!

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes you're right.

[@madavijayakar7801]

Thank you for information bro My Vento 2014 tdi disel Which is best liqvimoli or motul x100 please suggest me

[@SujoyShivde]

LiquiMoly TopTec 4100

[@BeHappy-pb5lu]

Hello. Is this oil suitable for Skoda rapid 1.6 tdi 2014? Or any other engine oils U recommend for car?

[@SujoyShivde]

Yeah, great oil for the TDI.

[@jayakrishna5693]

Liqui moly does not have any local manufacturing other than in Germany, so quality is always good

[@SujoyShivde]

Actually that isn't true anymore. It is now locally made by the Anand Ansysco Group, but quality should be just fine.

[@suniltekwani7703]

Hello sir Is LiquMoly5w40 it suitable for my SWIFT (TYPE 1)2006 Petrol +C. N. G ?? I am closed to 10000km with Magnetec 5w30. Pls suggest LiqueMoly or Castrol Edge ??

[@SujoyShivde]

Both are good oils. Please check which viscosity your manufacturer recommends. Previous 1.2L Maruti Engine needed a different oil compared to present gen Maruti cars. Would recommend you to see the owners manual and decide if it's 5W-30 or 5W-40. Edge is also good. Toptec is expensive but it's a good oil as well. But to be honest, the difference on a 1.2L Maruti maybe negligible. So it's fine to go for Edge

[@AS-pu7gj]

Which oil is best for 2011 make VW Polo 1.2 tdi driven for 165000kms till date . Always used vw authorised oil. Now which is better than VW Special D 5w40 ?

[@SujoyShivde]

VW Special D is a great oil, but otherwise, do try TopTec 4100. You'll enjoy a smoother drive

[@vinothkumar5024]

I do own same 1.9tdi mk5 jetta .. what do you think about dsg oil replacement when it should be done?

[@SujoyShivde]

Should be done as per the manufacturer schedule. 4-5 Years or every 60,000kms is what they recommend for the DQ250 in India. Will keep your gearbox happy.

[@vinothkumar5024]

@@SujoyShivde liqui moly 4100 vs amsoil red label improved car formula which is good ?

[@SujoyShivde]

@@vinothkumar5024 I haven't personally tried Amsoil, but the Red 505.01 compliant Amsoil should be a worth alternative as well

[@haidershahbaz700]

Need your suggestion. diesel polo 1.6 driven 130000 Car used for delivery purpose, red engine sign showed up so I used 5w30 oil I believe the oil I am using gets too thin hence the car heats up. Please suggest what thick engine oil I shall by using

[@haidershahbaz700]

How about 10w40 ?

[@SujoyShivde]

Where do you use this vehicle? VW recommends 5W-40. 10W-40 will have adverse effect in cold start conditions, plus it's slightly heavier for your car's engine. Red engine sign could be a sign of coolant needing replacement or your car cooling system not being right. Not necessary your engine oil is incorrect. If it's an oil pressure light, then check your car for leaks. I'd not change the oil standard, since 5W-40 has worked great for most. Would suggest a good diagnosis for the warning lights.

[@haidershahbaz700]

@@SujoyShivde in Scotland super cold 😳, I believe former owner used 5w40 and then without knowing I topped up with 5w30 , suddenly car started showing red engine oil sign now it’s been a week I added 5w40 on top of 30. Car seem ok but I think I need to release some oil off the tank. Please advice.

[@SujoyShivde]

@@haidershahbaz700 What does your owners manual say? Perhaps in Scotland where it's colder 5W30 might be correct. I can't comment on the right oil suggested there are service intervals and oil viscosity vary by region. Do check the owners manual. If you have excess, I'm afraid you'll have to release the oil sump and drain it out. I'd it's a little too much, then siphon it from the dipstick

[@Zocko.76]

This oli is for vw disel and petrol motors ? My car is vw mk5 1.4 tsi 140hp,standard is 502

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes it is for both diesel and gasoline. It meets 502, 505 and 505.01. Depending on your region, you may or may not need 5W-40 viscosity. So do consult your owners manual to see if your engine code is designed for Fixed or Extended Service intervals. Oil is different accordingly.

[@ruturajpatil3644]

may i know the Drain period of 4100 Top tech As i have a vw jetta AT Tdi 2015 model

[@SujoyShivde]

TopTec 4100 has been used upto 30000kms of LongLife Drain intervals in Europe etc, but I wouldn't recommend such heavy internals in our Indian conditions. 1 Year/15000kms would be just fine in India for your Jetta 2.0 TDI.

[@lucianmaxim2005]

Hi, I have a TAXI Volkswagen caddy 2017 DSG 2L tdi I used Castrol 5-30 LL and I used few years , and all good , I ad like 200-300g every 12.000 km, now I change to liqui moly toptec 4200 5w-30 nee gen, but at 10.000 km need to ad 500g-1000g=1L oil!! I think I should get different spec ??or is normal to ad 1L each time between changing?? Thanks for future advice , TOP VIDEO!! 👍

[@SujoyShivde]

LiquiMoly oil has a faster consumption even in my own testing. There's nothing wrong with this, but yes, from an economic point of view, this is a lot of oil that needs to be topped. Even in my experience, Castrol oil consumption was a lot lesser than LiquiMoly.

[@lucianmaxim2005]

@@SujoyShivde ok thanks , I was thinking to move on 4210 0w-30 is more expensive 10 euro more

[@hemalkandoriya4887]

What is best synthetic oil for Skoda laura TDI 2012 with service interval ??? please Help

[@SujoyShivde]

Different folks have different oil preferences depending on how much they wish to spend for their engine oil. Indian VW Skoda Diesel cars follow 1 Year or 15000kms service interval for their engine oil service. You can use any VW 505.01 Full Synthetic oil and you should be fine. TopTec is expensive, but a nice and smooth oil. Castrol Edge 5W-40 is also a good choice.

[@nachig4336]

Which is better for vw polo mpi , Castrol edge 5w40 or Shell helix Ultra 5w40 ?

[@SujoyShivde]

Both are good oils. Both meet certifications.

[@shivamsekhri.05]

Hey sujoy , can we compare this oil with mobil 1 0w-40 and shell helix ultra 5w-40? I beleive mobil0w-40 is the best oil that mobil has.. I am using it from last 20,000 km in vento 1.6 tdi .. No issues. I am looking for upgrade. Thanks

[@shivamsekhri.05]

Hey sujoy any update?

[@SujoyShivde]

I feel it is an unfair comparison. The first thing is to not compare two oils of different base viscosities. So say you wish to compare two 5W-40 oils, then Mobil1 makes a couple of different oils in 5W-40. One of them is FS X2 and other is Super 3000. FS X2 is a more premium and better offering compared to Super 3000. I personally haven't tried Mobil1 in my TDI Engines because none of them are VW 505.01 approved. As for LiquiMoly, you should try it and see if you appreciate the difference. It's a really good oil with lot of happy VW Skoda Owners. You maybe right that Mobil1 is a good oil, and in fact it is a good company, but 20000kms is a very small interval to assess if the oil is working well with the engine and not causing any long term reliability damage.

[@SujoyShivde]

I was just typing it out

[@shivamsekhri.05]

@@SujoyShivde i will definately try liqui moly then.. But this one is not fully synthetic. Do you have any knowledge about amsoils 5w-40?

[@SujoyShivde]

They don't claim that it is Full Synthetic, but it is a good synthetic oil. Amsoil has one specific variant which is 505.01 compliant. European Formula IMPROVED with Red Label. Check it out on Amazon. It's a good oil

[@utkarshkumar3554]

Nice videos Now i m considering liqui molly Nowadays engine oil are all over my head... Can somebody relate

[@SujoyShivde]

I can! The research is engrossing! If you're up for it, go through ever spec sheet. Should be a fun learning curve!

[@GGoblin1]

Hi, which oil do you recommend for a VW 2.0 TDI (Engine code: CRFD, car: 2017 Tiguan)

[@SujoyShivde]

We have a Diesel Tiguan. The engine code is CRFD and VW recommends VW 505.01. So TopTec 4100, Castrol Edge and few other oils which are usually 5W-40 are suitable options for this engine oil spec. You'll find a VW 505.01 sticker inside the engine bay.

[@GGoblin1]

@@SujoyShivde thank you for the reply. What is the engine oil capacity for the Tiguan? Will 1 5L can of LiquiMoly TopTec suffice for an oil change? Thanks again

[@suryanshsingh3192]

I need help . I need oil for my VW Jetta 2.0L TDI , please tell me the correct oil I can use .

[@SujoyShivde]

VW 505.01 approved oils like OEM VW oil, Toptec 4100, Castrol Edge etc.

[@vmarvel3415]

4:18 So basically it’s better to use Castrol oil instead of liqui moly for jetta mk5 1.9 TDI right ?

[@SujoyShivde]

Slightly higher oil consumption on LiquiMoly Vs Castrol, but other than that, these are both good oils with LM having better NVH Vs Castrol.

[@vmarvel3415]

@@SujoyShivde The problem is I bought a used jetta mk5 and the previous owner was using Castrol GTX 10w40 i kept using it until i realized recently that it’s not the right oil and some people told me not to switch to Castrol 5w40 or any other lower viscosity oil to avoid higher oil consumption even if it’s the right oil ( car mileage is almost 190000 km) What do you think should i keep using 10w40 or swtich to 5w40 oil?

[@SujoyShivde]

@@vmarvel3415 10W40 is the wrong engine grade for it, but it might be appropriate in some regions, but not India. I do not have experience with this scenario of a high mileage car switching engine oil grades. Try consulting a VW dealership about this specific case. They might have more valuable insights.

[@aqdasish]

I got 5 L for 4300. Great oil.

[@cvbangar]

Hi, Is it fully synthetic and where did you buy it.

[@NavjotSingh-zi5jl]

Try Amsoil European car formula 5w40/5w30, (Red and Blue respectively) bit costly though. You will forgot liqui moly. My personal experience in skoda rapid 1.5 tdi. I have shifted to Amsoil from liqui moly.

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes the red one meets 505.01. will be trying it soon. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@AS-pu7gj]

Which oil is best for 2011 make VW Polo 1.2 tdi driven for 165000kms till date . Always used vw authorised oil. Now which is better than VW Special D 5w40 ?

[@hemalkandoriya4887]

HI SUJOY ❤️ i have one question I own 2011 SKODA LAURA TDI CR CLOGGED 1.4 lakh km and i have same 4:28 problem with my laura engine blow and little oil drop comes out so there any kind of problem in my engine???

[@SujoyShivde]

If there's little oil and gas release, then it's not a big problem provided your engine is running fine with no pickup or performance issues. If it's too excessive, consider having it inspected. My car did this only on LiquiMoly and didn't have so much blowby on Castrol Edge

[@hemalkandoriya4887]

@@SujoyShivde At 4:28 in the video, as much beans are coming in your car, the same amount of beans come in my car too.

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes, that happens only on LiquiMoly. It doesn't happen on Castrol.

[@hemalkandoriya4887]

@@SujoyShivde currently oil in engine is mobil super 3000 5w30

[@SujoyShivde]

@@hemalkandoriya4887 No offense, but Mobil Super 3000 is quite an entry level oil for a powerful engine like yours

[@naz-jq9gn]

hi, i'm using the toptec 4100. i notice the problem is this oil evaporate easily. what do you think?

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes, oils with good cleansing properties do have a tendency to evaporate faster. This is just a characteristic of this toptech that even I noticed in my car. You can lookup a channel called YourDiyNeeds, he has a similar observation

[@naz-jq9gn]

how many times did you top up the engine oil for you car? every 4000km?

[@SujoyShivde]

@@naz-jq9gn I had to top up about 300ml after 7000kms or so. Castrol Edge on the other hand doesn't have an evaporation issue.

[@naz-jq9gn]

@@SujoyShivde what is the mileage did you notice the evaporation become significant? mine was 4000km

[@naz-jq9gn]

@@SujoyShivde thanks for this info Sujoy Shivde.

[@sparshagarwal8530]

I have a 1.2 L, MPI, PETROL POLO. COULD YOU SUGGEST ME SOME GOOD OIL WHICH MEETS VW DEMANDS?

[@SujoyShivde]

Hey, I've made a video where I service the Polo 1.2 MPI. For petrol engines, 5W-40 VW 502, 505 is the sufficient approval. So there are plenty of good oils out there depending on how much you wish to spend. Motul X-cess 5W-40, Mobil 1 FS-X2 5W-40, Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40, Castrol Edge 5W-40 are a few oils which meet the VW Approval. A special variant of Castrol Edge has been used by service centres, so you may try Motul, Shell or Mobil1 this time. If you wish to look at more options, then LiquiMoly makes some really good engine oils. You may also look at new oils like ROWE German Oils which have newly been announced. Their pricing is good. Make sure you stick to whatever viscosity your owner manual recommends and try and meet the approval as ROWE oils meet VW 502, 505 with various viscosities

[@sparshagarwal8530]

@@SujoyShivde Thanks a lot mate.

[@SujoyShivde]

Anytime

[@maxthecaddy8451]

can this be used in a vw mk4 1.9 tdi pd 130 asz non dpf , some say you can

[@SujoyShivde]

Check the VW oil specification in your owners manual. This is suitable for both DPF and non DPF cars. My 1.9 TDI PD does not come with a DPF and this oil meets the correct oil specification.

[@maxthecaddy8451]

@@SujoyShivde 👍

[@WinzeeTutorials]

Hi, I have an Audi A6 3.0 TDI 2013 (180kw / +200k km). I do not know which one to choose Castrol Edge 5w-30 LL or LiquiMoly TopTec 4200 5w-30. Which one should I go for Castrol or LiquiMoly? Edit: At the moment I am using Audi geniune oil 0w-30 but since summer is coming I feel the need to move to 5w-30 plus my car is aging.

[@SujoyShivde]

The brand doesn't matter a lot provided the Oil spec is correct. Both are good oils for 5W-30 LongLife Regime. Please refer to the owners manual if they recommend 5W-30 for summers for your engine since each engine is different, yours might have DPF.

[@WinzeeTutorials]

@@SujoyShivde It does have DPF eu cars usually do. At Castrol official distributor in my country they recommended me Castrol obviously but I am still not sure

[@WinzeeTutorials]

So should I change from 0w-30 to 5w-30?

[@lorand-jozsefsarosi2107]

Hi, it's good for Skoda Octavia II, 1.9 Tdi?

[@SujoyShivde]

Yeah, it's a fair oil for the 1.9 TDI engine.

[@neelamnikam709]

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[@SujoyShivde]

Aapki krupa

[@lordabhikingfisher8087]

Top Tech 4100 is low ash content oil. It is to be used with turbo diesel with Blue tec (DEF) emission, mostly needed for newer diesels. Since your car does not have DEF, you are wasting money on Liqui Molly 4100. Make sure you change your oil every 5K miles, and If you do that than Castrol will be just as good. Unless you drive very high performance motor (like Mercedes twin turbo hot v8) fully synthetic (made from synthetic stock) will not make much diff. Blended will work just fine.

[@SujoyShivde]

It's about following the engine specification. VW Diesels sold in India specify VW 505.01 which was met by only a handful of oils. Your comment is based on supposition that TopTec doesn't make any difference, but the fact is, TopTec does make the TDI quite a lot smoother to drive. Indian cars follow a Fixed Service interval of 1 Year or 15000 Kms. Castrol Edge (newest variant) does meet 505.01, and is definitely more value for money for TDI, but I'm sure some customers surely pay more for the extra refinement.

[@SujoyShivde]

For cars with DPF, VW recommends 5W-30 VW 507, but only a handful of Audi and VW Diesel engines like the Passat had this engine. There's a different 5W-30 TopTec for that spec as well.

[@dharmeshgupta4902]

From where we can buy it, on Amazon 0w 20 5 l pack is 8500rs which is very expensive

[@SujoyShivde]

For what car are you seeking 0W20?

[@dharmeshgupta4902]

@@SujoyShivde Maruti S Cross Petrol

[@raghavdevda3542]

I have vw 1.6 tdi My question is flush is good or bad for my 81000 km done vw

[@SujoyShivde]

Hi, as a rule of thumb, don't flush an older engine as you could damage some weaker internal seals.

[@raghavdevda3542]

Thnx brother

[@omkark7574]

Could you please let me know from where can i get this engine oil in Navi Mumbai?

[@SujoyShivde]

Hi, you can source this oil from Boodmo or Amazon. But, alternatively, you can lookup LiquiMoly Maharashtra on Instagram and reach out to them for Mumbai dealers

[@omkark7574]

@@SujoyShivde okay thanks buddy

[@kpdonepudi8519]

Bro authorized dealers are there in Bangalore and Chennai Anand company has distribution rights of Liqui Moly in India

[@mathsetmatiquesavecamine884]

But volkswagen recommend 507 00 norme for diesel motors , and this oil is 505 01 , for me the best oil for volkswagen diesel engines is castrol 5w30 longlife III LL

[@SujoyShivde]

Depends on what type of diesel. For cars with DPF VW uses 507, in India the diesel TDI was sold without a DPF.

[@vishalvw5566]

Hi , I own 2010 1.6tdi Diesel car driven 80k kilometres, looking to change oil now, I love my car suggest me can I jus go-ahead with this LIQUI MOLY 5W 40 TOP TEC 4100, please suggest

[@SujoyShivde]

Yeah 4100 is a good choice

[@vishalvw5566]

@@SujoyShivde since 2010 I was using original one that available in showroom, hope this won't effect anything?

[@SujoyShivde]

@@vishalvw5566 no should be fine.

[@shaftt4067]

How manu miles I can run with this?I do mainly highway miles

[@SujoyShivde]

Like most Quality synthetic oils, try to change oil around 10000kms

[@shaftt4067]

@@SujoyShivde I used with the ceratec liquid mully together that's why I ask you If I can push more than 10k

[@sahilj575]

Can i use it in my vento 2018 1.5l tdi?

[@SujoyShivde]

Yeah absolutely. It's a great TDI engine oil.

[@sahilj575]

Thanks

[@rahulvasisht6488]

Meguin and liqui moly are same specifications right?

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes nearly the same

[@kissiel021]

Those oils are excakly the same. Liquy Molly belongs to Meguin, there is no difference, check out datasheets of all oils LM and Meguin.

[@RohitSingh-qh8qq]

Brother Ford endeavour me ye engine oil use kru tho... next service kitne kilometre pr hogi ?

[@SujoyShivde]

What is the recommended oil grade for your Ford Engine?

[@RohitSingh-qh8qq]

@@SujoyShivde 15w40 in hot weather..10w30 in cold weather

[@SujoyShivde]

@@RohitSingh-qh8qq please don't refer to what Google answers. Read your owners manual and get the specific oil grade they've mentioned for your particular engine. For a few ford diesel engines 5W-30 oils are the right oil spec and LiquiMoly does make a 5W-30 oil which is also very competent.

[@amirshaikh6877]

Is it fine for Octavia 2006 1.9 tdi?

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes absolutely fine for the PD 1.9 TDI

[@harshagrawal1125]

Can it be used on honda city ivtec also

[@SujoyShivde]

If it requires 5W-40 then yes.

[@ratneshraut9009]

Old innova engine oil best recommend oil ???

[@SujoyShivde]

Please refer to your owners manual for the correct engine oil grade recommended by Toyota for their engine.

[@mdanishp1111]

What's difference between 505.00 and 505.01

[@SujoyShivde]

505.01 meets a more stringent additive approval for diesel engines. 505.01 is backward compatible with 505, but not vice versa

[@tusharprajapati5663]

Lqui moly engine oil for Honda city petrol? Where to buy?

[@SujoyShivde]

You can find it on Amazon, FlyBhp or even offline stores.

[@tusharprajapati5663]

@@SujoyShivde performance wise better than mobil?

[@SujoyShivde]

Depends on which Mobil oil you are comparing it with. It is comparable to the best Mobil1 Oil. Both being synthetic.

[@tusharprajapati5663]

@@SujoyShivde I am using Mobil Fully Synthetic 0W-40.

[@ajaysarvapalli]

Is this fully synthetic oil?

[@SujoyShivde]

Sir the company advertises it as a Synthetic Oil but doesn't explicitly call it fully synthetic. So my best guess is it's a Semi-Synthetic oil with very good properties offering engine cleansing and protection thanks to some great additives present. In fact, Castrol Magnatec etc which are Full Synthetic claimed, have very low quality synthetic components which is why even though the base might be Fully Synthetic, the oil itself is not that good, and that is why those costs are also low. Hope this helps

[@rockeyhandsome1152]

Can i use this in scorpio?

[@SujoyShivde]

Please check the Scorpio Oil Grade recommendation

[@angeloferrari9750]

the best LM for 2.0 tfsi?

[@SujoyShivde]

Please check your owners manual. I'm not aware about the specific requirement for the TFSI motor

[@angeloferrari2390]

@@SujoyShivde 504.00 or 502.00

[@BAPatel-uw6rm]

Hii From Gujarat

[@puneetdeswal]

Where to buy

[@SujoyShivde]

Online stores, flybhp, Flipkart, Amazon or retail

[@muhammedrafi3212]

My polo 1.2 petrol plz best engine oil

[@SujoyShivde]

Plenty of oil options for you in 5W-40. Motul, Shell Helix Ultra, Castrol Edge all meet VW 502, which is the base petrol spec.

[@abhijithju2705]

Pls also try Mobil delvac 1 5w40 for TDI.

[@SujoyShivde]

Hi, Mobil Delvac 1 5W40 might be a good oil as suggested by you, but it does not meet any VW Approval, so I wouldn't try it anytime ☺️

[@sureshnarayan5261]

Delvac 1 not correct for VW TDI. Don't use

[@abhijithju2705]

@@sureshnarayan5261 you search all the tdi forums world wide.it is one of the most advanced Diesel engine oils available in market. I personally has seen 2 jettas running on them for almost 5 years. It still purs like a kitten. The issue is vw certification. There is a whole debate on vw certification in team bhp as it is a marketing gimmick by vw. If you want will share links of pd engines running on delvac 1 for more than a decade.

[@abhijithju2705]

@@sureshnarayan5261 further shell was earlier the oil partner for vw which then changed to Castrol. These certification are made basis tie up with lube company

[@SujoyShivde]

Hi, I assure you the Certifications are not always a Gimmick. There is a considerable spec difference in VW 505.00 and VW 505.01. I have been reading TeamBHP too, and it is definitely a knowledgeable portal which I read daily, but the opinions by individuals on the portal does not matter when compared to a Worldwide Company Specification. Like I said, Delvac must be a great oil, but certain engines are very sensitive. For instance, PD engines have a sensitive Camshaft which needs Antiwear additives. There was a Russian Blog which showed a Camshaft after running 1,50,000 on Mobil 1, which wasn't meeting 505.01 having heavy Camshaft and Lobe wear when another 505.01 Castrol Oil Engine was in 20% better condition. But yes, I'll surely look into Delvac 1. Thanks for recommending sir!

[@chescarcub2350]

Hi is sintetyc thankd

[@SujoyShivde]

Yes, it has synthetic elements. It doesn't claim to be full synthetic, but it is as synthetic as most advertised full synthetic oils

[@navnoorsingh6612]

But VW recommended castrol only

[@SujoyShivde]

They keep changing recommendations and partners. They did indeed recommend Castrol. They Still do. But now they moved to VW branded Shell oil. VW Special G and Special D for diesel.

[@navnoorsingh6612]

@@SujoyShivde its avilable in Indian market

[@SujoyShivde]

@@navnoorsingh6612 Only with VW, Skoda dealers for now. Some do sell over the counter

[@AS-pu7gj]

​​@@SujoyShivde I own a VW Polo 1.2 TDI December 2011 model 165k kms done, always serviced in authorised service centre. Now I am using there Special D engine oil, which better oil should I shift on to ?

[@AS-pu7gj]

I want to order Liqui moly Toptec 4100 5w40 , which is the trustworthy online link for a genuine product ?

[@SujoyShivde]

Amazon usually sold a genuine LiquiMoly Toptec

[@AS-pu7gj]

@@SujoyShivde thankyou 😇