Motul 8100 5W40, 15,134 miles, VW Passat 2.0 TSI

[sbachmeier]

Motul used oil analysis: 15,134 miles: 2010 VW Passat TSI

After a long winter of abuse -- numerous cold starts below 0ºF / -18º C, probably numerous short trips that didn't properly warm up the car (my wife is he primary driver of the car) -- the Motul 8100 X-cess 5W40 isn't looking so great anymore. Maybe it's time to think about going with an ester-based oil...

 

[chubbs1]

That isn't by any means a poor report. Actually it is wearing in pretty well. I would stick with this stuff if you can afford it.

 

[Finklejag]

Your engine is still breaking in with only 15K on it. The report looks good. Fuel dilution over the winter probably sheared it down to a 30 weight. You would probably get the same results with $4.99 a quart Mobil 1 0W-40.