I've been running Castrol 5w40 in my car and have had no problems.
Pros: no problems
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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I'm running T6 in my car as well It's been great the last few changes, best oil I've used for my 1.8T and I have over 190k on my engine.
Pros: great oil, best oil
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 190000 km
I am using the Ravenol for last 3 changes, oil consumption at 5K change intervals is less than 1/2 quart (about 1/4 qt on last change) and hoping this may lead to less carbon build up.
Pros: less oil consumption
Cons: carbon build up
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
Mileage: 5000 km
I did my 1.8T AWP valve cover gasket two weeks ago and I can highly recommend Mobil1 0/40. Used it since 3/2002.
Pros: highly recommend, good experience
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
NGK are a good spark plug brand.
Pros: good spark plug brand
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Tiguan
Can't beat the 2.5 for hassle free reliability. Economy sucks, though. I have had my 130k mile 2.5 Rabbit since new and I have never averaged more than 25-26mpg in mixed driving, but on the other hand I haven't done much more than oil changes and spark plugs on it.
Pros: hassle free reliability
Cons: economy sucks
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 209215 km
Girling 60 on the Mk III 4x100 is the best bolt on bang for the buck. Make sure you get the girling 60 brackets/carriers too.
Pros: best bang for buck
Cons: unsprung weight contribution
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I have a Walbro intank pump, I replaced my oem when i though it was bad a few years ago.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Just swapped out some pretty old looking OEM bosch plugs that were gapped at .045 for some reason. Put in PFR6Q at .032\". Didnt notice much of a change.
Cons: no noticeable change
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat B6
Part number: PFR6Q
In Sept I had to have the entire intake manifold replaced (covered by warranty) because the "intake runner has broken from the adjustment lever". The way the dealer explained what that means sounds just like what you explained. It took them like 3 months to track down the problem and my symptoms just kept getting worse and worse (rough idle, misfires, bad engine "hiccup" at 2500 rpms). I also had all injectors replaced at the same time and had carbon build up hand cleaned. Car ran great for a while and now I can feel the "hiccup" starting again at 2500 rpms. Dealer explained about how VW has redesigned the intake manifold for 2010's due to this issue. I have to say, reading your post is depressing as I have this sinking feeling that this is not the last time I will have to replace the intake manifold.
Cons: intake runner broken, rough idle, misfires, recurring issue
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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