As an aside, all the oil used to be Castrol and has now transitioned to a VW boxed product produced by Mobil 1. THAT is the correct oil.
Pros: correct oil, VW boxed product
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I've switched to Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 which seem to do better wrt oil pressure.
Pros: better oil pressure
Vehicle:
Mazda
Dude omg yes. I work at O'Reilly's and this castrol pisses me off.
Pros: pisses me off
Try using 5w30 castrol from walmart black container with green writing, since switched been driving 2.7k with in 2-3 month oil on the same level
Pros: oil on the same level
Mileage: 2700 km
I'm running 5qt 5W40 full synthetic oil (Castrol Edge, to be specific). The oil is changed yearly cause I never get close to the 10k miles suggested by VW for an oil interval.
Pros: full synthetic
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Beetle
I noticed when the castrol 508 spec wears. It smells Faintly of onions and beans. Strange smell indeed, when I took my car to street side VW out of Amarillo, Texas.
Pros: rated for 5 or 7.5k miles
Cons: smells of onions and beans
Went to the dealer today and got this. 5 QTS CASTROL EDGE PROFESSIONAL 0W20 LONG LIFE IV (RED CAP) 1 VW Oil filter, Volkswagen 04E 115 561 H 1 Drain plug with washer $74.99
Cons: pain to find
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Part number: 04E 115 561 H
I ran Castrol 0w-40 euro blend for both my e46s and the stuff was awesome
Pros: stuff was awesome
Vehicle:
BMW
I did an oil change at 6,300 miles on the factory fill. I sent it in for a UOA through Blackstone labs, but I'm not sure how to attach it here. The TBN showed some life still left in the oil, they suggested trying 8,000 miles next.
Pros: life still left in oil
Mileage: 6300 km
I would drain that oil with the Marvel in it and use use 0w-40 Castrol Full Synthetic (Made in Germany/Belgium). You can get a 5 quart jug at Wal-Mart for less than $25 usually. It's probably the best "over the counter" oil you can use in a VR6. Widely used and highly recommended.
Pros: best 'over the counter' oil, widely used, highly recommended
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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