If I could change the oil myself I would do it every 5k using the cheapest 507.00 spec oil I can find. But I can’t so I do it every 10k and use Mobil1 ESP.
Pros: using Mobil1 ESP
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As long as it states VW502 on the back, you should be fine.
I used to live in Chicago, and had cut over to Mobil1 0W40 based on feedback from a very respected resource who worked for Porsche. For context, his recommendation was grounded in enabling my engine to better handle the harsh Chicago winter temps.
To be frank, I'm not sure if it made a huge difference but then again I do not have a chemical or petroleum engineering degree.
I drove my VW to 200k miles without any issues.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 321869 km
I use Mobil One full synthetic oil and Mobil One high capacity filters.
Pros: full synthetic oil
I’ve been using Mobil one 0w-16 Toyota filters
Pros: using Mobil one
Vehicle:
Toyota Camry
You can also try changing your oil to M1 15w50 full synthetic that helped me with my cold start rattling issues and the engine seems to run smoother along with the vanos idle clacking noises going away.
Pros: engine runs smoother
Cons: cold start rattling
Vehicle:
BMW
Personally I use mobile 1 extended performance and change every 5k but I’m a bit of an oil critic
Pros: use best oil
Mileage: 5000 km
Every 5k for my fusion. I buy Mobil 1 full synthetic and Mobil or Fram filter from Walmart and do it myself.
Pros: full synthetic
Vehicle:
Ford Fusion
Mileage: 5000 km
Anyway I always ran Mobil 1 5W-20 full synthetic with their filters and change every 5k, but have since just switched the Costcos brand of oil. Can get it for a pretty good price when it goes on sale so I just stock up. Reviews have said it’s a good quality oil so that’s just what I use.
Pros: good quality oil
Mileage: 5000 km
I put the M1-301 on my car Monday instead of an M1-205. It's a really tight fit, especially where it barely clears a tab on the radiator.
Cons: really tight fit
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: M1-301
BTW, Mobil runs hotter in my car.
Cons: runs hotter
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