What is the officially recommended engine oil for Volkswagen EA211?

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AnnaRose
07/30/25 1:48am
The officially recommended engine oil for Volkswagen EA211 is VW50200. You can choose brands such as Mobil 1 Silver, Castrol Magnetec, or Shell Helix Ultra. The Volkswagen EA211 engine comes in two types: MPI and TSI. The EA211 is an all-aluminum engine, and a fully synthetic 40 viscosity oil provides better protection for the EA211. Below is an introduction to the official engine oils: 1. Mobil: Better performance at high speeds, making it suitable for vehicles frequently driven on highways, but noise reduction is a weak point. 2. Castrol: More balanced overall, suitable for mixed driving conditions, with the drawback being a slightly shorter degradation period. 3. Shell: The advantages are noise reduction and cleaning performance, but it may lack power at engine speeds above 4,000 RPM.
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