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Thanks for the opportunity to respond to your inquiry, and thanks for using Shell products.
ROTELLA T Synthetic SAE 5W-40 has not been tested to VW 502.00 oil specification.
Some products that meet the VW 502.00 oil specification requirement include Pennzoil Synthetic European Formula 5W-40 and Quaker State Full Synthetic European Formula 5W-40.
Best Regards,
Greg Raley Tel: +1 281 544 8621 Email: snipped-for-privacy@shell.com Internet:
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So it sounds like they just haven't bothered to test it.
Bill