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
Jumpers, disc golf bag, sleeping bag, old winter jacket w/ wool socks, OEM jack w/breaker bar, 4 qt Rotella T6.
Vehicle:
Subaru
Castrol GTX 5W-30 with an STP filter. NY area. 178k miles with no HLA tick so far. Had some 10W-30 in it before during the winter and the car didn't like it too much, took over 3-5 tries cranking to get it started.
Pros: no HLA tick
Cons: hard to start
Mileage: 286463 km
Mobil 1 10w30 with a bosch filter up here in Canada. Haven't had a tick since I started using it, at 110k km my engine is in good shape to begin with though.
Pros: no tick
Mileage: 110000 km
the Mobil 1 is the 0w40 Euro Formula, and has the VW502.00 approval that being said, Mobil 1 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck is also a good choice, but no VW approval.
Pros: VW502.00 approval
Cons: no VW approval
I'm using Mobil 0w40 (502 spec) in my B5 Passat for 140K and plan to use the same oil for my GLI when the free maintenance ends.
Pros: 502 spec
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat B5
Mileage: 225308 km
I use Liqui-Moly 5w40 and have with several VWs. Great oil, imo.
Pros: great oil
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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