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Vehicles using DMWA engine list:

Which cars use the DMWA engine and what oil to use. Common DMWA engine faults, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and repair.

Recommended oil for engine DMWA engine.

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Oil Specs Comparison
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL
SAE 5W-30 βœ”
ACEA C3 βœ”
VW 504.00/507.00 βœ”
MB 229.31/229.51 βœ”
Porsche C30 βœ”
BMW Longlife-04 βœ”
Dexos2 βœ”
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Motul 8100 5W-30 X-Clean
Motul 8100 5W-30 X-Clean
SAE 5W-30 βœ”
ACEA C3 βœ”
VW 504.00 / 507.00 βœ”
MB 229.31 / 229.51 βœ”
Porsche C30 βœ”
BMW Longlife-04 βœ”
GM dexos2 ❌
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RAVENOL VMP 5W-30
RAVENOL VMP 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 βœ”
ACEA C3 βœ”
VW 504.00 / 507.00 βœ”
MB 229.51 βœ”
Porsche C30 βœ”
BMW Longlife-04 βœ”
GM dexos2 βœ”
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Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W-30
Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 βœ”
ACEA C3 βœ”
VW 504.00 / 507.00 βœ”
MB 229.31 / 229.51 βœ”
Porsche C30 βœ”
BMW Longlife-04 βœ”
GM dexos2 βœ”
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Oil specification key
βœ” – Meets the required specification
❓ – Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
❌ – Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
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Oil specifications for DMWA engine

SAE 0W-40
ACEA C3
VW 504.00
VW 507.00
BMW Longlife-04
MB 229.51

Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the DMWA engine.

Engine DMWA is a high-performance 5.2L V10 and V8 FSI engine used in Audi R8 and Bentley Continental/Flying Spur models. Common issues include carbon buildup on intake valves due to direct injection, causing rough idling and reduced performance. Diagnosis involves a thorough inspection with a borescope and performance testing. Prevention includes using high-quality fuel, regular oil changes, and periodic intake cleaning. Another concern is potential timing chain tensioner wear; listen for rattling noises on cold starts and inspect tensioners during service intervals. Solutions involve professional walnut blasting for carbon deposits and timely replacement of worn timing components to maintain reliability and performance.