Recent content by jb2trbof150

we drove it friday, pretty impresive...good ride, plenty of power from the 2.0 turbo, nice interior, good styling...cons: vibration in the dash, instument panel, the DSG tran is a little "different" when initially accelerating from a complete stop, feels like a standard trans. letting the clutch...

thanks, yeah we had seen that, she likes her sunroofs too!!!!maybe a deal breaker?

going to drive one friday, we drove a passat in 2008 and really liked it...VW has 0% for 72mo. right now, and we've always liked the look of this car, heard good things about this driveline combo also...

My wife is looking to replace her 2008 accord with a 2013 VW CC, 2.0 turbo with auto trans. Any thoughts on the vehicle, with this powertrain?

The question is asking, "which one looks like better results?", you guys obviously have all the answers...since I'm not coming up with any conclusions that make sense.

I never made any remarks that said, "One oil is better than another", I said, "I think this oil did great".....you just continue to dispute that! All I'm hearing from a few of you is how bad this oil performed, I know for a fact, that is not the case!!!!

The ecoboost 3.5 just doesn't have many comparables yet, but Blackstone test reveal 3 categories, wear being similar. Miles, sus vis @210F, cst vis. A 100C, and TBN...1. MC semisyn 4629 miles, 50.3, 7.36, 2.0...2. Castrol edge 4909 mile, 55.9, 9.03, 3.9...3.MC semisyn 5077 miles, 48.2, 6.73...

Disappointed, huh?...check out the other ecoboost UOAs.

"Wild Extrapolation", and "21 Century Emotion", Wow!!!!!Easy guys!!!!

WOW guy relax!!!the IOLM on the MC evaluation also showed approx. 50% at the same mileage, but a TBN of 2, therefore, I doubt the reliability of the OLM. I'm making the payment on the truck, so how about I change the oil when I see fit! I've presented the data to maybe help someone else make a...

Update: $27.97 for 5qt. jug of Castrol Edge Titanium 5w-30 @ local walmart...many times the manufacture will not honor rebates if you purchase at large box stores, but automotive parts retailers will match walmarts price, then you can participate in the manufactures rebate...I'm sure this is not...

Edge is also available in 5 qt. jugs that retail for around 35, I'm willing to pay that even without any promos/rebates. Oil life monitor showed 51%. Ragged edge to me is running oil to the point that you don't know if the oil is protecting your engine like it should. I changed the oil and...

As far as the fuel dilution issue goes, I haven't changed my driving style, the only difference would be increased towing because of my boat(purchased last Aug.) The other possibility would be the seasonal change, my last UOA occured partly within the winter months, I do let my vehicle idle for...

the rebate I participated in expired back in april or may, but you might check auto zone or advanced auto parts for the sale price.

yeah, 6 quarts, I've got that covered for a while!!!!I'm sticking with this oil, so I can use up my stash, as long as the UOAs keep coming back like this, or something much better comes along that can match value for the investment!!!!!