All You Wanted to Know About VW/Audi OiL

[brenshlus]

Originally Posted by sirphaedrus

brenshlus, thanks for the heads up. i still have not done the oil change yet and have the oil still stiing in the garage, does it make sense to switch it for the 5-40 or the 0-30? i think my car may feel violated if i put in no german oil in the car... hahaha...
[/list]

There's really nothing wrong with using Syntec 5W30 when you consider that most dealerships still use 5W30 dino oil for schedualed maintanence. The Syntec 5W30 you have is far superior to any grp2 dino oil, but it still doesn't meet VW specs.
As the opening topic article mentions, you would gain more sheer stability(ie: higher resistance to oil breakdown) if you use 5W40 or the German-made 0W30. The VW specs also require oil mfgrs to blend thier oils with a higher tolerance to burn-off. Another thing that makes GC so special is its ability to neutralize acids for an extended period. Castrol really pulled out all of the stops when they designed the SLX/0W30 additive package. Its chemical composition really is unlike any other motor oil on the market.

[sirphaedrus]

gotcha... i will go with the 0w30 next oil change, thanks for all the help...

[Spooled1.8]

Soo...If I do 100+MPH on a regular basis, I should use Castrol 0W-30(GC)? I'm getting serviced on tuesday so a quick response would be great! Is that considered to be the best oil now for the 1.8T(I know Mobil 1 use to be...).
TIA
-Pete

[Klipse]

If you do 100+ on a regular basis you should slow down .

[Spooled1.8]

Originally Posted by Klipse

If you do 100+ on a regular basis you should slow down .

Not always , its just that if anyone isnt on the road I feel as if I have to stretch her legs

[s18t]

do they even sell 0w30 oil ne more? i dont want to order oil. what about 5w30 oil?

[Kaos]

I use castrol syntec 5w-40 works wonders in my 1.8T. Mad torque feel after switching from mobile 1
Also VW/Audi aproved and found in all autozone stores

[db]

Originally Posted by Kaos

I use castrol syntec 5w-40 works wonders in my 1.8T. Mad torque feel after switching from mobile 1
Also VW/Audi aproved and found in all autozone stores

Just an FYI I have after years of using Mobil 1 just switched to Castrol Syth in the 4MO, the Jetta will be switched this weekend as well. All is good so far.

[turb7]

Originally Posted by db

Just an FYI I have after years of using Mobil 1 just switched to Castrol Syth in the 4MO, the Jetta will be switched this weekend as well. All is good so far.

5w-40 Syntec is my choice as will. you can tell the motor likes it

[tehJR]

I just stared running Mobil 1 0W-40 last oil change as I heard it was the best. It has all the certifications on the back etc.

Has anyone run this oil before? How did it turn out?

Also, should I consider switching to the Castrol Syntec 5W-40?

[rronnicc]

never heard running 0 weight .... but im running mobil one 5w-30 i think maybe 5-w40 good stuff cost more than a hooker in Hollywood but good stuff....

[tehJR]

Originally Posted by rronnicc

never heard running 0 weight .... but im running mobil one 5w-30 i think maybe 5-w40 good stuff cost more than a hooker in Hollywood but good stuff....

there are a few people in this thread that are running 0W-30

[Luv4Dubs]

Originally Posted by Caezar

I use castrol syntec 5w-40 works wonders in my 1.8T. Mad torque feel after switching from mobile 1
Also VW/Audi aproved and found in all autozone stores

I have a VR6 01 and I'm about to change my oil. I'm running the Mobil 1 currently but after reading the thread, thinking about a change. Would you recommend the Red GC OW-30 or the Castrol Syntec 5w40 I'm getting a slight ticking in my endgine that I would like to go away. I just want the very BEST for my engine. What to do?

[Luv4Dubs]

Originally Posted by Caezar

I use castrol syntec 5w-40 works wonders in my 1.8T. Mad torque feel after switching from mobile 1
Also VW/Audi aproved and found in all autozone stores

I have a VR6 01 and I'm about to change my oil. I'm running the Mobil 1 currently but after reading the thread, thinking about a change. Would you recommend the Red GC OW-30 or the Castrol Syntec 5w40 I'm getting a slight ticking in my endgine that I would like to go away. I just want the very BEST for my engine. What to do?

[tubo_gli]

anyone in here ever had any experience with Amsoil synthetic in a VW?

1st oil change that comes around in mine ill be switching it over along w/the oil and air filter that they make!

i have been a dealer for about 6 yrs now and could give all kinds of info about it and other oils if anyone would like.