And that was why I recommended a HDEO. D1300S would work great in this engine...quote:
Originally posted by aero nut:
If I get the think de-junked
Please do a search.
And that was why I recommended a HDEO. D1300S would work great in this engine...quote:
Originally posted by aero nut:
If I get the think de-junked
Exactly what has the mechanic done to conclude that it's sludge? I mean, it very well may be, but it's not the only thing if all you get is a low pressure indication.quote:
Originally posted by aero nut:
Only symptom is low pressure, but based on this engines
history, sludge is almost a sure thing.
From what I've concluded, the 1.8T doesn't have a inherent sludge problem...it has an inadequate oil and drain interval for intended application problem.quote:
Originally posted by Quattro Pete:
I am just curious as I also have the 1.8T engine.
SHTF...exactly!quote:
Originally posted by Quattro Pete:
VWoA didn't specify that synthetic oil must be used in this engine until recently when SHTF. Under warranty, unless you brought your own synthetic oil with you, all dealers were using cheap bulk dino oil during regular maintenance visits.
I should have said this earlier: I have a GTI, not a Passat. Dropping the pan on the GTI is about a 30 min. job.quote:
Originally posted by aero nut:
Wavinwayne, have you taken your pan off yet???
VW...that's whose fault it is. They specified an oil of inadequate quality for this engine and they got burnt.quote:
Originally posted by aero nut:
whos fault is it. They have admitted a design flaw
If you can pick up a 10w-30 HDEO in your area, then go for it...otherwise, 15w-40 is the way to go.quote:
Originally posted by aero nut:
I don't think a heavier oil is going to solve this problem.
Jelly, the problem is not with all 1.8T engines, just the VW Passat & an Audi model I can't recall right now. The Passat's engine is mounted 90° differently from other VW's & it's oil capacity is 3.9 qts. vs. 4.8 for VW's like the Golf & Jetta.quote:
Originally posted by Jelly:
..The 1.8T doesn't have an inherent sludge problem. The issue is that oils of inferior quality (for this engine) were used on OCI's that were too long. Are many of these engines sludging up? YES...