i use 0w-40 on my vr6 with 80K miles. runs fine
Pros: runs fine
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 80000 km
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on both my current 1.8T VW'S i use Valvoline Synpower 5w-40 Full synthetic- it's an oil that is approved by VW...and has all the right cleaners/additives in it.
Pros: approved by VW, has right additives
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: 966
Put in 4.0 US Qts. of 0W-40 Mobil 1 (extra due to larger filter). Started the car briefly to check for leaks. Based on my measurement, with the new larger filter, 4.0 quarts will bring you to about 60% up the crosshatching on the dipstick. So, I added another 1/4 quart (8 oz) and that seemed to bring it right to the top. So, 4.25 quarts is what I will be going with in the future.
Pros: good oil level
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
I've used the Marvel oil in my car...it does wonders on keeping those lifters lubed better...I used in my Corvair... I mixed it w/ my oil..
Pros: lifters lubed better
It's best used to quiet down noisy lifters, and it works well for that. It will also clean up the inside of the engine a bit, but you can use ATF for that(which is cheaper).
Pros: quiets noisy lifters
Cons: ATF is cheaper
To bad Walmart stopped stocking Mobil Delvac1. $32 + tax for 4L of full synthetic. Probably one of the best, if not the best oil for Pre PD TDI's...
Pros: one of the best oil
Cons: Walmart stopped stocking
The oil used by VW is made by Castrol. Of course, you can't buy it in any store.
Pros: used by VW
Cons: can't buy in any store
AMSOIL is definately the best oil to buy, but its expensive and hard to find (unless you order it - amsoil.com).
Pros: best oil to buy
Cons: expensive, hard to find
i just did my first oil change with amsoil 5-40 European blend. i heard stories about mobil1 burning oil more than other synthetics.
Cons: mobil1 burning oil
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
AMSOIL oil and filter. I swear the butt-dyno gave me a few ponies after switching from Mobil.
Pros: increased power
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