At around 60k the car really began consuming oil (1qt every 2000 miles or so). I used to use regular 5w-30 oil, and then switched to Pennzoil full synthetic 5w-30, which didn't help the problem at all, and maybe even made it worse. Finally, i switched to Mobil 1 0w-40 and all consumption has basically come to an end. I've not had to put a drop in it after 1500 miles and its at the same level as the last oil change.

Pros: consumption basically came to end

Cons: consumption increased with Pennzoil

Mileage: 96560 km

Mobil › Engine oil

wingnut52003 19 Nov 2010, 18:43

Rating 5.0

Exhaust smoke:

i also switched to the mobile 1 0w-40 and dont burn any in my 2.0t

Pros: don't burn any oil

Part number: 0W-40

Mobil › Engine oil

wazzap1101 19 Nov 2010, 15:22

Rating 5.0

Mobil 1 0W-40 is what I use; had 0 oil consumption problems w/ stock pcv.

Pros: 0 oil consumption problems

Part number: 0W-40

Mobil › Engine oil

Ryephile 17 Nov 2010, 01:53

Rating 5.0

Of course this is assuming you're using really good oil, something like Mobil1 ESP 5W-30 or at least the Castrol LL03 VW507.

Pros: really good oil

Mobil › Engine oil

jwbekens 2 Sep 2010, 02:50

Rating 5.0

My TDI is now at 5000 miles, and per my personal preference I changed the oil. It is very simple with an oil extractor. Start to finish will take less than 20 minutes. This is a fast and simple way to change the oil and stay clean.

Pros: fast and simple

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

Mileage: 8046 km

Mobil › Engine oil

Blitz16v 27 Jul 2010, 15:21

Rating 5.0

Engine noise:

I have been using Mobil 1 Truck and Suv, and I picked up a few mpg's which is what I recommend.

Pros: picked up mpg's

Mileage: 8000 km

Mobil › Oil filter

europass 12 Jul 2010, 12:49

Rating 5.0

Leaks:

I have used the mobil one bigger passat filter for years, works great! more oil capacity.

Pros: works great, more oil capacity

Mobil › Engine oil

Rhetoric 18 Dec 2009, 04:59

Rating 5.0

I use Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5w-40. A 5w-40 full synthetic is going to work brilliantly in your climate.

Pros: works brilliantly

Mobil › Engine oil

ajz9415 3 Dec 2009, 00:46

Rating 5.0

Have also used M1 TDT 5w40 and have had great success

Pros: great success

Mobil › Engine oil

ajz9415 3 Dec 2009, 00:41

Rating 4.0

Exhaust smoke:

I was using 1 quart every 1000 miles on my o6 2.0t GTI, I actual changed to 5w40 Mobil Turbo Diesel and have gone down to about 1 quart in about 2200 miles also check you pcv as they are notorious for going bad.

Pros: less oil consumption

Vehicle: Volkswagen

Mileage: 127134 km