Performance Oil Change Kit V10 5.2 FSI with eight drain points – Motul 8100 X-cess Gen2 5W-40

Not an OEM-spec replacement: greater protection at high temperatures. The oil in this kit, a VW 502 00 5W-40, does not meet the manufacturer's specified standard for this engine. More viscous at high temperatures than a 30-grade oil, it maintains a thicker oil film when the engine is working hard: track driving, sustained spirited driving, hot weather or a modified engine. For normal use, a kit with the manufacturer-specified VW 504 00 oil is the right choice.

Oil is the lifeblood of the engine. In the 5.2 FSI V10, it protects moving parts from wear, dissipates heat from a high-revving naturally aspirated engine, and holds combustion residues in suspension. Over time and mileage, it loses these properties.

This engine is lubricated by a dry sump system: the oil is stored in a separate tank rather than at the bottom of the engine. To drain it completely, this version has eight drain points, each sealed with a plug and sealing washer. This kit contains eight new washers to ensure every plug seals perfectly.

The filter traps wear particles and impurities to prevent them from circulating through the engine. On this engine, it is a cartridge filter: only the filter element and its seal are replaced, while the housing remains in place. A new filter at every oil change keeps fresh oil clean for longer.