Apologies, this is in the wrong section...but I do own a diesel...
VW recommend a 10,000 mile OCI and use Castrol Professional. I've never performed a UOA for this oil. My daily commute is 7 miles one way...I drive very carefully keeping rpms no higher than 2,000 until the engine warms up; the digital oil temp gauge read out begins only at 122 deg F. and hovers around 205 deg F. when fully warm. This read out typically reaches 130-150 deg F during my winter commute.
From what I've read here, I'm a little uncomfortable with the recommended OCI for this oil. The car has 5,300 miles on it now. Thoughts?
VW recommend a 10,000 mile OCI and use Castrol Professional. I've never performed a UOA for this oil. My daily commute is 7 miles one way...I drive very carefully keeping rpms no higher than 2,000 until the engine warms up; the digital oil temp gauge read out begins only at 122 deg F. and hovers around 205 deg F. when fully warm. This read out typically reaches 130-150 deg F during my winter commute.
From what I've read here, I'm a little uncomfortable with the recommended OCI for this oil. The car has 5,300 miles on it now. Thoughts?
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