Engine oil RED LINE or Pentosin
I like pentosin and motul
Pentosin is pretty cheap and good quality, thats what Ive been using the past couple years.
I have a 08 2.5 Been using Pentosin 5w-40 so far so good
X2 on the Redline. I use this and i'm very happy with it.
They also have a race blend for better protection.
With Red Line you really have to look beyond the grade on the bottle. They will always recommend the thinnest kinematic viscosity oil because they have such a high HTHS.
5w40 pentosin vw 502.00+ oil. Hasn't let me down in any of my motors yet!
Redline appears to be more interested in using the best additive package to make the best oil, not having to use pre-tested additive packages that may be geared more toward fuel economy.
The zinc and phosphorus levels (ZDDP) is much higher in the redline. Iron per 1000 miles is much better. Viscosity retention and flashpoint are much better also.
I love red line, search for my UOAs... i've tried most of the top teir vw502 approved oils in the FSI (Motul xcess, motul specific, total energy), and they don't even come close to touching red line with regards to longevity / performance.
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