Rotella T6 5W-40 in Audi 2.0T FSI 8300 miles

[smonska]

Rotella T6 looks like some awesome oil, my Audi's motor being both direct injected and turbocharged, it's really hard on oil. Rotella T6 still looked good after 8300 miles! I also run this in my Honda Superhawk motorcycle, Cummins diesel pick-up, and a 400hp 74' Corvette. Considering running it in my 2010 Corvette too, though it specs 5w-30.

 

[BobFout]

Mostly highway miles?

 

[smonska]

I'll say "country road" miles, there isn't any interstate on my 40 mile each way commute, but not many stoplights either.

 

[BobFout]

OK, non-city miles then

Running it hard often, or more-so cruising along?

 

[smonska]

I have been known to hammer down a bit. It's a 6spd manual Quattro so it's pretty fun to drive .

 

[BobFout]

What oils were used previously?

 

[smonska]

I think it had Castrol in it when I bought it used, but I've always run Rotella 5W-40 in it since I first changed it (this was the 3rd change by me).

 

[Audi Junkie]

That additive pack is not too far from Syntec 5w-40 VW 502. Just a lil more MG.

 

[BobFout]

OK. Lookin good

Another good CJ-4/SM UOA

 

[smonska]

And at $19.50/gal at Walmart, much cheaper than anything VW502 approved.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Nice report. I'm thinking of switching my 530i to T6.

 

[jona20062000]

total top off oil was 1.5 qt.
when was the last top off and how much?

 

[Nederlander75]

Any performance issues since new?

 

[smonska]

Probably did the top-off at like 4500 miles. I over filled a bit and it was a little over a quart low. It was down a quart when I changed it. These cars are known for burning a quart or two between changes even when new. The PCV system on these turbo motors is complicated, and sucks! It was replaced under warranty once by the PO. Performance has always been great though, goes great, gets near 30mpg, and is the best car or truck I've ever had in the snow.

 

[Nederlander75]

Thanks for he feedback. Oil and car are doing well it seems and there is no reason beyond science play to change anything.

 

[bigjohann]

A couple of Questions: Is this a Volkswagen or an Audi? What year?

thx

 

[Audi Junkie]

The extra visc seems to be a plus for this engine. Compared to universals, wear is about 1/2 with +50% mileage. The add pack from the universals looks like mostly oem fill low/mid saps oil.

The thicker more additized oil works better.