Would you run Maxlife 5W30 in a 97 Jetta 2.0L? My wifes Jetta has 100K. Since Maxlife is alittle more robust and alittle bit thicker i though the 2.0L would benefit from it since they like thicker oils.
Maxlife VW 2.0L
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I would run it in that VW in a heartbeat. It's great oil. The 2.0L might "like" a thicker oil, but it also does just fine on __W30 oils.
Yea thats what i thought, i wonder how much thicker if any is it compaired to Syntec 0W30?
LOL , those 2E long block motors last forever. Dont stress about the oil , just make sure the engine is properly in tune.
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Sticker EPA is 29 mpg, with a tune up and Auto Rx i was able to get 33-34 mpg. Not bad for a 11 year old car with 100K. Love the car but hate the transmission.
The five-speed on my dad's '00 Jetta is the only part I like about it...
My Mom has a 1996 Passat 2.0 and I'm running MaxLife Synth (A3) out to a year. This winter, I'm going to a 5w-30 blend because she does all short trips and does not burn oil. fwiw, it's a great car.
Originally Posted By: Drivebelt
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Love the car but hate the transmission.
Does the VW have a manual or auto transmission?
Auto.
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Love the car but hate the transmission.
Does the VW have a manual or auto transmission?
Auto.
Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
My Mom has a 1996 Passat 2.0 and I'm running MaxLife Synth (A3) out to a year. This winter, I'm going to a 5w-30 blend because she does all short trips and does not burn oil. fwiw, it's a great car.
Fantastic. Im glad i can still use maintence doses of Auto Rx as well...i though you cant use it with HM oils but part of the maintence program you can. How does the engine sound?
My Mom has a 1996 Passat 2.0 and I'm running MaxLife Synth (A3) out to a year. This winter, I'm going to a 5w-30 blend because she does all short trips and does not burn oil. fwiw, it's a great car.
Fantastic. Im glad i can still use maintence doses of Auto Rx as well...i though you cant use it with HM oils but part of the maintence program you can. How does the engine sound?
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Ours sounds good and the trans is fine. Maybe going to do the 1st flush & fill at 110k.
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