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I'm reading a bunch of different things...0W- 40, 5W-30 or 5W-40

zwalk

zwalk

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I'm sorry guys I have read a ton of oil threads and oil posts and the information is all over the place. I just want to make sure I put the right stuff in my car. I was a Rotella T6 guy for my Subarus, but I know it's not VW approved.

What is the VW approved/correct weight that's the best thing for my car.

Thanks

I'm stage 1 at the moment. I live in Flagstaff. I'm changing the oil tomorrow and just want to know what to keep using.


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intellistar

intellistar

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Weight can be 5W-40 or 0W-40, but the more important requirement is that it meets VW/Audi oil spec 502.00. I believe people in the EU use VW/Audi 504 or something. If you want to be extra sure, the correct oil spec should be in the drivers manual.

I use Mobil 1 0W-40, but I would use Motul Specific 5W-40 if it were easier to come across. I believe dealers use Castrol Edge 5W-40 in the US.
 
zwalk

zwalk

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I think I'm gonna do the Mobil 1 0-40 as well.

Trying to do my oil and Downpipe tomorrow


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GTIMKV20

GTIMKV20

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Order filters off Amazon and buy Mobil 1 0w-40 at Walmart. It's dirt cheap there by the 5 quart jug.. $24-26 or something.
 
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Cryptic19111

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just use the rotella t6 and be happy.
 
lilonespaz

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vwgti2.0t

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Use the OE spec Castrol Edge 5W40 and an OEM filter only. Don't put shitty oil or a filter on and this motor will last a very long time. I've been using this stuff since new, do 5k oil change intervals, and 83+k miles later it doesn't burn/leak/lose any oil what so ever.

I've never been a fan of Castrol, but if that's what VW uses, that's what I'm going to use.
 
lilonespaz

lilonespaz

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*****2.0t said:
Use the OE spec Castrol Edge 5W40 and an OEM filter only. Don't put shitty oil or a filter on and this motor will last a very long time. I've been using this stuff since new, do 5k oil change intervals, and 83+k miles later it doesn't burn/leak/lose any oil what so ever.

I've never been a fan of Castrol, but if that's what VW uses, that's what I'm going to use.
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Agreed haven't had any issues.
I change every 5k aswell
 
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fredf

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Absolutely, yes, use the OEM Mann filter.
As to oil...really, any 502 oil is fine.
Most oil nerds feel that Mobil 1 0W-40 is the best oil for the money and one of the best at any price. It is better than Castol 5w-40. If I were using Castrol I would use their 0W-40 for a number of reasons.
Motul is over rated. It's not a bad oil but likely not quite as good as Mobil for a lot more money.

However, I don't want to start an oil war. Go read BITOG if you care about your oil.
 
zrickety

zrickety

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Fram makes a filter now, my walmart carries it. I've also used the STP filter at autozone without problems. FWIW, I use 5w-30, but anything mobil 1 is good by me.
 
Torito77

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fredf said:
Absolutely, yes, use the OEM Mann filter.
As to oil...really, any 502 oil is fine.
Most oil nerds feel that Mobil 1 0W-40 is the best oil for the money and one of the best at any price. It is better than Castol 5w-40. If I were using Castrol I would use their 0W-40 for a number of reasons.
Motul is over rated. It's not a bad oil but likely not quite as good as Mobil for a lot more money.

However, I don't want to start an oil war. Go read BITOG if you care about your oil.
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