Who knew I'd ever use these pictures except in the event of a denied warranty claim? In the future, I will be using either Amsoil, Motul, or Elf 5w40 as is recommended by the manual the car came with. I am new to vw's and Gti's. I am getting confused by dealers and shops. Superior quality synthetic base stocks and advanced German engineered additive packages out perform other brands and provides maximum lubrication during extended mileage oil change intervals. So, I will end up with about 4,500 miles on the Motul, and hoping it still held it's viscosity. But it got me to wondering if anyone is using that or any of the many other additives out there. I don't use oil on long trips, so I'm assuming that the consumption occurs when the engine is cold.
Therefore, making sure you are using a higher viscosity weight motor oil in your car is not as critical today as it was back in the 1990s. Experience has shown that changing your fluids is the single most important preventive maintenance routine you can perform to avoid vehicle breakdowns. These advanced engine and fuel injection systems must meet stringent emission requirements focusing on improving fuel economy without compromising engine performance. This is important and necessary when engine cranking occurs in extreme cold climates. In the 1990s, car owners needed to be more concerned when using lighter weight viscosity oils in harsher driving conditions e.
Drained the original oil at 2,500 miles and put in the motul. Liqui Moly 5W-40 is another German oil with 502-505 approval, we use them all the time. In the below thread I did a comparison between the oil I've been using and the Castrol that dealerships use. In the late 1990s and early 2000s more demanding standards surrounding environmental carbon reduction, low emissions, and maximizing fuel economy began taking hold. I searched the forums, but only found how to's.
Just curious about you 30 weight users, and how many miles you can go before viscosity shear down? All Synthetics Are Not Created Equal! So far, it is working well in my car. Lighter synthetic oil weight, or lighter synthetic viscosity oils, have the ability to reduce internal drag inside the engine resulting in improved efficiencies e. I've been doing much shorter intervals to get the engine flushed out. We provide incredibly reasonable prices on quality parts. Ravenol racing oils enjoy high respect throughout the European motorsport industry, especially from numerous engine and transmission manufacturers. Anyone here using any oil additives? Engine efficiency and life span then begins to decline.
X2, I have used it for 40k and never had a problem! Here is a thread for those of us that are pretty picky about the type of oils we use I'm certainly one of them!! CleanSynto technology improves engine cleanliness thus maximizing the engine's life span. I have no idea how long that oil was in the car but that first analysis freaked me out. With a focus on price above quality, many massive oil corporations outsource, having a generic refinery bottle the oil for them. Ah the great oil debate. What makes you say that Mobil 1 0W-40 is wrong? Old petroleum-based motor oils are a thing of the past. Since 2004, the Ravenol brand has become firmly established in virtually all forms of European Motorsport.
Approvals It goes without saying that Ravenol products meet the highest quality specifications. As you can see from the analysis the Castrol engine suffered more wear compared to mine. After initially entering the national touring car series, over the years the fields of activity have steadily increased to the point where Ravenol is now the Technical Partner to both teams and series in a wide variety of categories. What makes you say that Mobil 1 0W-40 is wrong? To comply, manufacturers began engineering advanced engines and cutting-edge synthetic motor oil formulations. Thus, new advanced cutting-edge synthetic motor oil formulations were created. Why use synthetic motor oil? It was around the late 1990s and early 2000s that more demanding standards began taking hold.
I don't use hardly any oil with Valvoline Synpower 5w-40, but I do with Motul 8100 5w-40. I thought 5w40 was the recommended oil? Repairing or modifying your motor vehicle generally involves replacing auto parts. Ravenol is unique in that they produce their own fluids ensuring total quality control. Honestly, I really don't care for Mobil1 and will not use it next time. I have searched my owners manual and it is also not to clear. This can dramatically improve engine efficiency and significantly reduce the risk of engine problems and damage in the future.
The viscosity of diesel oil is typically higher than that of gasoline engines i. Thus, many owner manuals for later models equipped with gas engines usually reference lighter synthetic oil weight viscosity of 0w20, 0w30, or 5w30. Just got my oil analysis kit in the mail, and will be sending off shortly. With Conventional Oil Many synthetics use inferior refined base oils and conventional additives. It is crucial to change outdated and worn-out parts mainly because they operate improperly. I would not want to have any 20 weight oil in my pan at operating temps.
Advanced oils and related oil viscosity began to play a key role in the engine's ability to meet emissions and fuel economy standards. I am using motul specific 5W-40. Beck Arnley's years of experience and proficiency in global sourcing provides vehicle owners the precise part for the right and most up-to-date vehicle applications. Ravenol is revolutionizing motor oil with CleanSynto technology! So far, it is working well in my car. These features offer extended oil life, engine longevity, increased fuel mileage, lower emissions, and the added benefit of reduced long term vehicle maintenance costs. Permit your engine to operate at the most efficiency and travel with assurance.
Thoroughly flushing your fluids at the proper intervals can help your car reach 150,000 miles and beyond! I used German Castrol Syntec 0W-30 in my last oil change just because I was looking for 502-approved 0W-30 and it was all I could find. Not because the order arrived a day early and correct, but because the response and attention suggest a commitment not evidenced at every online stop. I've had every oil change analyzed since I bought this car new. Different oil viscosity rules and specifications are especially critical for diesel engines. I am new to Europa Parts, but I will be back.