2012 VW jetta 2.5 winter weight?

[Volvohead]

Yeah, we had the 2.5 with the 5-speed. Sort of like a German Volvo white block. Fives have a unique growl. Not quite as refined as the Volvo 5 as you climb the tach, but a real sturdy, tons-of-fun, playful feel to it. We really liked it. Sure you will, too.

But Mrs. VH needed a diesel wagon, so we moved on to the JSW TDI. Other than the PITA 507.00, no regrets, as it can burn rubber if you're careless with it.

Happy motoring!

 

[RD_3]

Originally Posted By: rg200amp
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
I would run M1 0w-40 in it.

+1

End of thread!!!


+2...Done and Done!!!

 

[BTLew81]

Originally Posted By: Volvohead
We haven't had our VW 2.5 for a while now, but unless they changed it, the timing chain was a factor if running long OCIs.

I don't think you need a 5w-40. We only needed a 30 in ours. But I would pick something that can put up with that timing chain.

FWIW, the nicest oil we ever ran in ours was Shaeffers Supreme 7000 10w-30. It didn't have official 502 approval, but 502 is easy to meet, and it ran as quiet as a church mouse on it with zero usage. Lovely oil.

Enjoy the new JSW.

You ran Supreme 7000 10w30? HTHS doesnt meet 502...pretty far off actually. How long did you run it?