Switch to a high quality oil filter to allow oil to flow quicker at startup. The rattle, if timing chain related, is likely one of the hydraulic tensioners not filling with oil as quickly as it should so you hear the chain rattle till it tightens. A higher quality filter will help. Wix would be my recommendation.
I use these Mann filters. Guaranteed to fit:
A vw spec 508 oil and a Mann filter
On my '21 XLE I use WIX 51394 oil filter which holds more oil and is slightly longer than OEM. I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20.
Just buy Wix filters - rockauto is cheapest I have seen even compared to Amazon - use the 10% code to get free shipping
Just did mk7 gti and my mk8 golf R with that HU 6013 Z.
All good
i use hks engine flush, valvoline vr1 20w-50 and a mann oil filter.
Personally, I just go ahead and spend the few extra bucks on wix XP.
I have used Wix filters. Wasn't the biggest fan of the plastic end caps on the filter, but aside from that they worked just fine.
I've only ever used Mann filters and I still consistently get the oil pressure light. I suspect the last time I got an oil change the shop used 5w30 instead of 5w40 because it's been worse than ever for the last 6 months.
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