R Red91 Joined Dec 9, 2013 Messages 3,083 Location Alabama, United States Apr 26, 2014 #1 What would be recommended for this car with this engine.
G GutsyGecko Joined Aug 17, 2012 Messages 427 Location Youngstown, OH Apr 27, 2014 #2 I would use any 15w-40 diesel oil since its non-turbo and synthetic wouldn't be fully utilized.
R Red91 Thread starter Joined Dec 9, 2013 Messages 3,083 Location Alabama, United States Apr 27, 2014 #3 I was thinking 15W-40 or HD 30. Probably Delo.
G GutsyGecko Joined Aug 17, 2012 Messages 427 Location Youngstown, OH Apr 27, 2014 #4 I would use the 15w-40. Thicker at temp and better cold pumpability.
E EddieCairns Joined Sep 30, 2012 Messages 154 Location Scotland Apr 27, 2014 #5 Originally Posted By: GutsyGecko I would use any 15w-40 diesel oil since its non-turbo and synthetic wouldn't be fully utilized. GutsyGecko Can you please advise why a synthetic wouldn't be fully utilised in this engine. eddie
Originally Posted By: GutsyGecko I would use any 15w-40 diesel oil since its non-turbo and synthetic wouldn't be fully utilized. GutsyGecko Can you please advise why a synthetic wouldn't be fully utilised in this engine. eddie
B bullwinkle Joined Oct 9, 2004 Messages 14,573 Location Cincinnati, OH, USA Apr 28, 2014 #6 A synthetic would actually be better for wintertime cold starts (not that the OP would need it in AL), but you'll be topping off a lot. I used M1 TDT in my 300D when I first got it to loosen rings, but it used a lot when I did it.
A synthetic would actually be better for wintertime cold starts (not that the OP would need it in AL), but you'll be topping off a lot. I used M1 TDT in my 300D when I first got it to loosen rings, but it used a lot when I did it.
G Garak Joined Dec 5, 2009 Messages 28,049 Location Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 28, 2014 #7 Any 15w-40 will be fine year round for this vehicle in your climate, and likely was the most widely recommended grade according to the manual. This is the 1989-1991 Audi viscosity chart, for reference:
Any 15w-40 will be fine year round for this vehicle in your climate, and likely was the most widely recommended grade according to the manual. This is the 1989-1991 Audi viscosity chart, for reference:
M michaelluscher Joined Oct 7, 2012 Messages 5,432 Location Staten Island, NY Apr 28, 2014 #8 Blue bottle Rotella 5w-40 or Silver bottle Rotella T5 10w-30 I don't think 15w-40 is really warranted unless it decides to use either of these.
Blue bottle Rotella 5w-40 or Silver bottle Rotella T5 10w-30 I don't think 15w-40 is really warranted unless it decides to use either of these.