I used to run 0W40 in Lexus IS250 (4GR-FSE engine) with great results, towards the end of it's life (maybe... the car was stolen at around 200k miles, so not sure when it actually died) it was burning little bit of oil when 5W30 was used. However, I have noticed that when I changed for 0W40, it has not burn any oil at all and oil was noticeably cleaner.
As long as the oil is VW 502 00 spec, it’s fine to use. I always go with either Mobil 0W-40 or 5W-40.
Just buy liquimolly. Best oils I’ve ever put in my cars.
Liqui Moly only, imo…not worth the risk to save a couple bucks.
You could splurge out on Liquimoly if you want la crème de la crème however.
I use liqui Molly 5w 40 and love it the 5w40 is euro spec not sure the 5w30 is. Depending on your car though you could mostly likely use 5w40 and get great results
Liqui molly is good never tried apex but I run Mobil super and it runs very smooth
Liqui Moly is good stuff, not sure about the other one... Personally, I run Redline in all of my high mileage VW's.
Mobil 1 Advanced in everything, with OEM filters... Use it in my Tucson, Mustang, Corvette, and Dodge pickup... Really, any quality full synthetic oil is fine.
Funny, I changed my oil today for the first time as well. Also 1700 miles. Not black but certainly a lot darker than the Mobil One 0w40 that replaced it..
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