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Engine oil RAVENOL or Eneos
Ravenol VMP (best oil hands down for diesel).
Pros: best oil for diesel
I've had pretty great results from Eneos Sustina in my 2017 3.
Pros: great results
Cons: a bit pricey
Vehicle:
Mazda
I have been using the Ravenol VMO 5w30 formula that you can get through Blauparts.com, I have reduced oil consumption in my 2.0 TSI by using this oil.
Pros: reduced oil consumption
Use a good quality synthetic engine oil; I use Eneos.
Pros: good quality synthetic
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
I ran either Mobil 1 or Castrol VW Spec oil in my 08 2.0 TSI and had the usual high burn off with no visible leaks for 1st 100K or so and then switched to Ravenol VMO VW Spec oil I buy on line for a premium price but I like the fact there is little burn off in 5L change intervals which should equate to less carbon buildup in the upper intake of the heads. I have not done an oil analysis which would be helpful to know if I should be waiting to 7,500 or more before I change filter and oil. I had the misfortune of a valve spring breaking at 125K that lead to the head being removed and rebuilt at VW Dealer, the head mechanic was amazed how clean engine was (Mobil 1/Castrol) and the honing lines on the cylinder walls could still be seen indicating very little if any wear. I'm at 156K and burn about 1/2 quart every 5K and engine is as tight as Day 1 with APR Stage 1 Tune
Pros: little burn off, clean engine, tight engine
Cons: premium price
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 156000 km
Personally I use Ravenol VMO that I buy online from Blauparts that is made in Germany, IMO the best I have ever run in my turbo 4 cyl VW engines and get almost zero burn off in my 2.0T over 5K miles changes and I am now at 150K.
Pros: zero burn off, best ever
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 150000 km
I am getting great results with the Ravenol VMO 5w40 in my 08 2.0 TSI, almost no burn off in 5K change and area below oil fill in valve cover is spotless. Used to have a dark color oil film at change interval but after 4 changes with the Ravenol it is clean oil film now at change.
Pros: almost no burn off, valve cover spotless
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 8047 km
Part number: VMO 5W40
In my VW's I do 5K oil/filter change just to be safe and always use VW spec oil. I do not have analysis done on my used oil, it may go farther but $50 for Ravenol VMO 5w40 and OEM filter is a lot cheaper than an engine rebuild.
Pros: cheaper than engine rebuild
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 5000 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've owned this car for a year and stuck alot of money into it and love it but have to part cause i just ordered a RHD rx-7 from japan so i need to make room in the garage and i have to part with my VW its sad but i hope i find a good owner. INFO: 46,000 miles ENEOS oil is good for 22,000 miles they say but i still changed it every 5,000 miles. i also used it in the transmission and i felt a difference just from the oil and will use it now in every car i own.
Pros: felt a difference
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage: 46000 km
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