For example- my turbo used to rattle just for a second upon startup, I always thought this was just because the oil drained out and the pressure needed a sec to catch up when starting - but with the Amsoil its whisper quiet - almost like it creates a film and stays there ready for the next start. There's a few other minor good things about this oil that I've noticed - that's just one of them. Really highly impressed with Amsoil.
No oil consumption within a 10k kms interval. So far so good Driven hard for my first 5000 Km's then dumped the factory oil. Been using Mobil 1 0w40 as I have in my past two GTI's. Drove it hard and haven't let off since.
Amsoil dominator 15w50 Cold (15c ambient) start up pressure = ~70psi Warm (200f) idle pressure = ~35psi Max hot (~270f) pressure @ 5th gear WOT = ~87psi and it holds steady Cruising on the highway (220f @ ~3k RPM) I see ~65-70psi Everything is well within factory spec with added protection, less consumption, proper flow, and better high heat retention. I'm gonna stick with Amsoil for a while.
I've been using Mobil 1 5W30 since I bought this car. My car has been tuned to my K04 and fuel limits for years and it's heavily abused daily. At 60K I'm still rocking 180psi compression, no turbo issues or VVT issues. As long as you change your oil regularly you should be fine, just stick to synthetics.
I use Mobil1 5W-30 in my R53. Checked with my dealer + that's what they use also. Served my car + me well for 135k miles so far.
I ran this for 200k and ways very happy with results. Had the oil tested twice in a lab and was happy with the results.
I've been very happy with Mobil 1 0W-40 EP, which I've used for many years in BMWs
For quality and availability, it's hard to beat M1 0W-40.
I bought 5 qrts Mobile 1 Edge synthetic 0W20 on sale with a filter from Advanced Auto for $40, took the oil and filter to the Honda Dealer, and they changed my oil for $15 labor plus tax and fees, total $18. So this brought total cost to $58 for synthetic oil change.
the only oil you'll find at Walmart that's approved is mobil 1 ow40.
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