Vehicles using CDLA engine list:

Recommended oil for engine CDLA engine.

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Oil Specs Comparison
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL
SAE 5W-30✔
ACEA C3✔
VW 504.00/507.00✔
MB 229.31/229.51✔
Porsche C30✔
BMW Longlife-04✔
Dexos2✔
Motul 8100 5W‑30 X‑Clean
Motul 8100 5W‑30 X‑Clean
SAE 5W‑30✔
ACEA C3✔
VW 504.00 / 507.00✔
MB 229.31 / 229.51✔
Porsche C30✔
BMW Longlife‑04✔
GM dexos2❌
RAVENOL VMP 5W‑30
RAVENOL VMP 5W‑30
SAE 5W‑30✔
ACEA C3✔
VW 504.00 / 507.00✔
MB 229.51✔
Porsche C30✔
BMW Longlife‑04✔
GM dexos2✔
Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W‑30
Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W‑30
SAE 5W‑30✔
ACEA C3✔
VW 504.00 / 507.00✔
MB 229.31 / 229.51✔
Porsche C30✔
BMW Longlife‑04✔
GM dexos2✔
Oil specification key
✔ – 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 CDLA engine

SAE 5W-40
ACEA A3/B4
API SN
VW 502.00
VW 505.01

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

Engine CDLA, found in Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro, Seat León 2.0 TFSI Cupra R, and VW Golf VI 2.0 TSI R, commonly faces issues like carbon buildup on intake valves, turbocharger wear, and high-pressure fuel pump failures. Diagnosis involves checking for rough idling, loss of power, or misfires, and using a diagnostic scanner for fault codes. Prevention includes regular use of high-quality fuel, timely oil changes with manufacturer-recommended oil, and periodic intake cleaning. Solutions range from walnut blasting to remove carbon deposits, turbocharger inspection or replacement if worn, and fuel pump repair or replacement. Early attention prevents costly repairs and maintains performance.