The Timless Debate Over Oil...
#1
The Timless Debate Over Oil...
I'm curious to see what type of synthetic oil everybody prefers. I haven't had my car long enough to develop an informed opinion about what type of oil to use, but I'd like to see what all you seasoned Audi-ers have to say.
So what's everybody's pick on the best brand of synthetic oil?
And yes, I realize that I spelled "timeless" wrong in the thread title. I'm a gear head, not a rocket scientist.
So what's everybody's pick on the best brand of synthetic oil?
And yes, I realize that I spelled "timeless" wrong in the thread title. I'm a gear head, not a rocket scientist.
#9
mobil 1 but....this timeless debate is useless one. All the synthetics are synthetics and by brand would only differ so slightly from each other. Any differences that should be debated would not be on brand, but on weight and which to use in your driving climate
#10
From my understanding there is a difference between European grades of oil and US grades. This gives a difference in wights to be used.
If using European oil, such as Pentosin, the owners manual can be followed, (5W-40). When using US graded oils, such as Mobil 1 or Castrol, the only one's that meet the standard are either a 0W30 or 40 (don't remember which). But if you look on the side of the bottle it will have the VW grade VW502.00 or VW505.00 if it meets the standard.
I've had many different responses from parts guys and mechanics and there's always a problem with oil grade and synthetic or not. (BTW European non-synthetic has higher specs that US non-synthetic). But if you keep to the oils with the VW standards you should be fine (other oils may work also but I'm not going to recommend them) and I'd recommend any of the three mentioned above, my engine is very clean inside (I've looked a few times) and no sludge build up is showing.
One last note is I change my oil and filter at the recommended 10k mark nearly every time. However depending on your driving patterns that's not for everyone; I drive at least 20 miles each time the key is turned so the oil doesn't get as much stress as many of you might have.
Good luck in your search for 'the right oil' for you.
If using European oil, such as Pentosin, the owners manual can be followed, (5W-40). When using US graded oils, such as Mobil 1 or Castrol, the only one's that meet the standard are either a 0W30 or 40 (don't remember which). But if you look on the side of the bottle it will have the VW grade VW502.00 or VW505.00 if it meets the standard.
I've had many different responses from parts guys and mechanics and there's always a problem with oil grade and synthetic or not. (BTW European non-synthetic has higher specs that US non-synthetic). But if you keep to the oils with the VW standards you should be fine (other oils may work also but I'm not going to recommend them) and I'd recommend any of the three mentioned above, my engine is very clean inside (I've looked a few times) and no sludge build up is showing.
One last note is I change my oil and filter at the recommended 10k mark nearly every time. However depending on your driving patterns that's not for everyone; I drive at least 20 miles each time the key is turned so the oil doesn't get as much stress as many of you might have.
Good luck in your search for 'the right oil' for you.