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I'm with robertcope all the way on this one. The VW 2.5 is an extremely robust engine that also happens to be very forgiving on oil. The Mobil 1 0w40 is inexpensive, readily available, and most importantly... approved for 502 applications (not to mention many even more stringent ones). As far...

Everyone knows if you use Castrol products your engine will only last 300,000 miles. That's why I use SOPUS products... hoping for 300,001 miles! I'll see how Mobil holds up, but I swear... if I only get 299,999 miles out of my engine I'm going to write them a stern letter.

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Originally Posted By: supton I had a VW, and it was fun, but this time around it will be a Corolla. My VW wasn't bad, I did not mind, but I have different goals now for my next car. And that's what it's all about. I've never once ragged on somebody for buying a car that will take them to the...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: VR6 This has not been my experience. I hear you. My '01 A4 was pretty reliable as well. But I may have just been lucky. I do see a lot of other owners not being as lucky. I've seen it too. I try and remember "perfect is boring." If I...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: Olas Originally Posted By: crazyoildude V.WO.A. is not known for reliability in general. But VWAG are renowned for reliability. Compared to Fiat or Yugo, maybe. I have owned three VW's. A 2009 Rabbit, a 2011 Golf TDI, and a 2012...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: gregk24 I'll have to check out the owners manual again. Last time I couldn't find an atf change interval. There probably isn't any interval as the ATF is considered a lifetime fluid in the traditional VW slushbox. I think only DSG and CVT...

Originally Posted By: dlundblad The Tacoma and the 4Runner must have different specs. My mom has a 2015 4Runner TRD Pro with the same engine that calls for 0w20. I assume it needs to remain on a synthetic diet while under warranty? The 4Runner has the GRN280 variant of this engine with dual...

Originally Posted By: dlundblad For warranty purposes, shouldnt a 0w20 have been used? I know they allow you to go up a grade if you plan on towing, but I just assumed you had to stick with synthetic. dlundblad, the factory recommended oil for the 4.0L is a 5w30 conventional meeting API SN...

Is the engine an option in all the passats? Imagine a base model syncro with cloth seats and windy windows and that engine! You're only really cams & map away from being even better still (by my personal definition) have you made enquiries with APR or HPA re; boost? In MY2012 the 3.6 was...

I had a 2009 Rabbit with the Aisin 6-speed. It was absolutely bulletproof. Get the fluid and filter changed per the factory recommended interval and enjoy!

Originally Posted By: gerkin85 Why not Castrol euro formula Ow40 at WalMart for around $23 on sale or a bit more not on sale? I did a $44 PP ultra euro change at 5k not worth it with such a short oci. So I bought 4jugs of the Castrol this spring for 5k oci. 2009 VW 2.0 tsi. For whatever...

Originally Posted By: Olas Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: Olas Is your VR 2.8 or 2.9? I believe it's the 3.6 24v. Aah, cross-pond badging differences.. It's the R36 over here. 10k on DI might be a bit risky with all your emissions bits intact. Two ways to skin that...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: VR6 Honestly, my only hangup is the 10k interval. In all seriousness now, I'd adjust the OCI based on your driving patterns. If it's primarily hwy driving and no short tripping, I'd be comfortable with 10K. But if it's anything that...

Originally Posted By: Olas Is your VR 2.8 or 2.9? And 12 or 24v? I'd be happy to use 0w40 in a VR and 10k would probably be fine but maybe try 7.5 for a could of intervals, see how it goes and extend from there. Olas, Quattro Pete is correct. 3.6L 24V. VW insists upon referring to it in all...

addyguy, I totally agree with you. I'm looking for enablers (that's why we're all here on BITOG to begin with, right? ). Honestly, my only hangup is the 10k interval. Both M1 Euro and PP Euro are robust oils... I'd run either one with confidence. I may meet myself somewhere in the middle and...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: VR6 More importantly, will I be able to sleep at night? Only you can answer that, my friend. Some people's eyelids won't stay shut until they buy the most expensive stuff out there and pour it down the fill hole. But first they'll make a...

Originally Posted By: webfors Originally Posted By: ExMachina A lot of Toyota UOAs show 1 ppm iron per 1,000 miles, this one is more.... hmmmmm..... just sayin, hate to rain on the parade here. Not according to the UA for this engine. ^ THIS.

Originally Posted By: Pontual I ran up here because of the title 25,000 miles. I thought it was the OCI. Bummmer... Sorry for the confusion! However, 25k on PYB would be a great way to make charcoal briquettes for this summer's grilling needs...

It finally happened. I finished changing the Passat's oil at 35k and thought "What have I become?" I looked at the empty case of Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w40 ordered from Amazon for $50... my goodness. It even has that darn prancing horse on the box. *shudder* Is it really worth it??? Changing a...