Interesting. I've been using Valvoline synpower 5w30 since 5k miles, currently almost 75K miles.
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.
The oil used by VW is made by Castrol. Of course, you can't buy it in any store.
I use 5w50 Castrol, just coats my rides power like white on rice!
The 3 vanagons I owned, seemed to do the best on GTX 20w50.
I stick to Castrol GTX 20W50. Use a Mann or Mahle filter only. Bosch if you're in a pinch.
The German-made Castrol 0W30 is an excellent oil. I would use it without hesitation.
I am using Castrol 0w-30 Synthetic. The Castrol distribuitor here in my country has a Audi A4 and he recomend to use 0w-30 synthetic. This oil meet VW specs. My dealer also recomend the same.
5w-40 valvoline synpower is the only synthetic (besides VW Dealer supplied oil) that has VW approval...says so on the bottle if you have a NAPA they can get it for you....i use it year round......
I was running Mobil1 5W30 and switched to Castrol Syntec 5W50...I noticed 2 things...first, the engine became a lot quieter...less ping sound...secondly, the gas mileage went up...
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