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Vehicles using CULB engine list:
Which cars use the CULB engine and what oil to use. Common CULB engine faults, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and repair.
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| Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | β |
| ACEA C3 | β |
| VW 504.00/507.00 | β |
| MB 229.31/229.51 | β |
| Porsche C30 | β |
| BMW Longlife-04 | β |
| Dexos2 | β |
| Motul 8100 5W-30 X-Clean | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | β |
| ACEA C3 | β |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | β |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | β |
| Porsche C30 | β |
| BMW Longlife-04 | β |
| GM dexos2 | β |
| RAVENOL VMP 5W-30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | β |
| ACEA C3 | β |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | β |
| MB 229.51 | β |
| Porsche C30 | β |
| BMW Longlife-04 | β |
| GM dexos2 | β |
| Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W-30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | β |
| ACEA C3 | β |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | β |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | β |
| Porsche C30 | β |
| BMW Longlife-04 | β |
| GM dexos2 | β |
Oil specification key
β β Meets the required specification
β β Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
β β Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
β β Meets the required specification
β β Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
β β Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
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Oil specifications for CULB engine
SAE 5W-30
VW 504.00
VW 507.00
ACEA C3
API SN
Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the CULB engine.
The CULB engine is a 2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine in the Volkswagen Group's EA888 Gen 3 family. Output is typically 162 kW (220 hp) and 350 Nm of torque, but may vary slightly depending on the specific model. Key specifications: Displacement is 1984 cc, uses direct fuel injection, and includes a timing chain. Recommended oil type is VW 502 00/high-quality synthetic, with a typical viscosity of 5W-30 or 5W-40; always verify specification in your vehicle manual as requirements may vary based on market and model. The oil capacity is usually about 5.2 liters (with filter), but can vary slightly by vehicle and sump design. Spark plug spec: generally NGK PZFER6R8EG or equivalent, gap preset. Common problems include timing chain rattle/noise on cold start, oil consumption (usually improved on Gen 3 vs previous versions), and occasional coolant leaks from plastic components.
Vehicles:
- Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 / 2.0 TSI CULB / 2013-2017
- Volkswagen Passat B8 / 2.0 TSI CULB / 2014-2017
- Audi A3 8V / 2.0 TFSI CULB / 2013-2017
- Audi TT 8S / 2.0 TFSI CULB / 2014-2017
Notes: The CULB 2.0 TSI engine is part of the EA888 Gen 3 family, widely used across VW and Audi models. Service intervals and exact specs (oil, plugs, etc) can varyβalways check your vehicle's official documentation for market-specific details.
Vehicles:
- Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 / 2.0 TSI CULB / 2013-2017
- Volkswagen Passat B8 / 2.0 TSI CULB / 2014-2017
- Audi A3 8V / 2.0 TFSI CULB / 2013-2017
- Audi TT 8S / 2.0 TFSI CULB / 2014-2017
Notes: The CULB 2.0 TSI engine is part of the EA888 Gen 3 family, widely used across VW and Audi models. Service intervals and exact specs (oil, plugs, etc) can varyβalways check your vehicle's official documentation for market-specific details.