What oil grade corresponds to VW50200?

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VW50200 corresponds to the SN grade in the API standard for engine oil. VW50200 is a standard branded oil from Volkswagen Germany, and only oils that meet this standard can be used as Volkswagen's original factory-fill oil. When selecting engine oil, as long as the oil grade is not lower than SN, it can be used with confidence. Additional information: 1. The meaning of the API standard: The API (American Petroleum Institute) standard is a widely recognized international standard for lubricant quality grades, defined by two letters, indicating the oil's quality level and suitability for specific engine types. 2. Letter representations of oil grades: (1) Gasoline engine oils start with the letter "S," with grades ranging from SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, SH, SI, SJ, SK, SL, SM, to SN. (2) Diesel engine oils start with the letter "C," with grades including CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4, and CJ-4. (3) With each incremental letter in the oil quality grade, the performance improves over the previous one.