AMSOIL 0W-20 LS-VW 100% SYNTHETIC EUROPEAN MOTOR OIL

AMSOIL 0W-20 LS-VW 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil delivers the precise protection that modern Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi engines require, meeting the stringent VW 508.00/509.00 specification that governs the latest generation of European powertrains.

Late-model VW and Porsche vehicles equipped with turbocharged TSI and TFSI engines demand an ultra-low-viscosity oil that still holds up under extreme thermal loads. The VW 508.00/509.00 specification is one of the most exacting in the automotive world, requiring a 0W-20 oil that can handle extended European drain intervals while protecting both the engine and increasingly sensitive emissions aftertreatment systems. Using the wrong oil, or even the wrong spec of 0W-20, can trigger fault codes, accelerate catalytic converter degradation, and void warranty coverage.

MEETS VW 508.00/509.00 AND PORSCHE C20 SPECIFICATIONS
Finding a synthetic 0W-20 that carries both VW 508.00/509.00 and Porsche C20 approval narrows the field quickly. AMSOIL 0W-20 LS-VW (EZT) is formulated to meet these specifications along with ACEA C5 and API SN-PLUS. This covers a wide range of applications including the VW Golf, GTI, Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas, and Arteon equipped with the EA888 Gen 3B and EA211 TSI engines, as well as the Porsche Macan, Cayenne, and 911 models that call for Porsche C20-rated oil. The VW TL 52577 specification is also met, which some VW/Audi technical literature references separately.

PROTECTS TURBOCHARGERS FROM THERMAL BREAKDOWN AND COKING
Turbocharged engines generate intense heat at the turbo bearing, and oil that breaks down thermally leaves behind coking deposits that restrict oil flow and shorten turbo life. AMSOIL EZT uses thermally stable synthetic base oils that resist deposit formation at elevated temperatures. With a flash point of 236°C (456.8°F) and a fire point of 246°C (474.8°F), this formulation holds up well under the sustained heat cycling that turbochargers produce. Noack volatility measures just 8.9% weight loss (ASTM D5800), meaning less oil is lost to evaporation at high operating temperatures, which helps maintain proper oil levels between service intervals.

LOW POUR POINT FOR COLD-WEATHER STARTUP PROTECTION
Oil starvation at startup is one of the leading causes of premature turbocharger wear, particularly in cold climates. AMSOIL EZT posts a pour point of -44°C (-47.2°F) per ASTM D97 and a cold-crank simulator viscosity of 5,501 cP at -35°C per ASTM D5293. These numbers mean the oil flows quickly to critical engine and turbo bearing surfaces even in subzero conditions, reducing the dry-start window where the most wear occurs. For VW and Audi owners in northern climates, this cold-flow performance is a meaningful advantage over conventional and semi-synthetic alternatives.

EMISSIONS SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY WITH LOW-SAPS FORMULATION
Modern VW diesel and gasoline engines rely on catalytic converters, gasoline particulate filters (GPF), and diesel particulate filters (DPF) to meet emissions standards. These devices are sensitive to the sulfated ash, phosphorus, and sulfur content in motor oil. Too much SAPS and the aftertreatment hardware clogs prematurely, leading to expensive repairs. AMSOIL EZT is formulated with a carefully balanced low-SAPS additive package that meets ACEA C5 requirements, protecting emissions components while still providing strong anti-wear and detergency performance throughout the drain interval.

SHEAR STABILITY THROUGH EXTENDED DRAIN INTERVALS
European automakers routinely prescribe oil change intervals of 10,000 miles or more, and VW's flexible service indicator can push intervals even further under favorable driving conditions. Oil that shears down and loses viscosity before the interval is up leaves the engine underprotected. AMSOIL EZT delivers a high-temperature/high-shear (HTHS) viscosity of 2.7 cP (ASTM D5481) and a viscosity index of 174 (ASTM D2270), indicating strong resistance to viscosity loss across a wide temperature range. This shear stability keeps the oil performing within spec from the first mile to the last.

SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY
AMSOIL 0W-20 LS-VW (EZT) meets the following specifications: API SN-PLUS, API SN, ACEA C5, VW 508.00/509.00, VW TL 52577, and Porsche C20. It is compatible with other synthetic and conventional motor oils, though mixing will reduce performance benefits and AMSOIL does not support extended drain intervals when oils have been mixed. Aftermarket oil additives are not recommended.

SERVICE LIFE
Recommended for the extended drain intervals established by the vehicle manufacturer. Change the oil filter at the time of each oil change. Follow the vehicle's on-board service indicator or the manufacturer's published maintenance schedule.