'08 VW 2.5l 5cyl calls for 5w40 vw502.xx. Car has 180k and leaks some oil. Is there really a problem with running Max Life 10w40? I know it is not 5w40, nor is it VW 502 spec'd, but does it really matter any more on a car with 180k on the odo?
Max Life 10w40 in '08 VW 2.5l 180k ok?
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The 2.5 is not a very demanding engine, from what I understand, so I don't really see a problem, other than it being slightly on the thick side for a typical Detroit winter.
The car has been on T6 for about the last two years. Prior to that, it never had any consistency. The T6 requires either 2 gallon purchases, or a gallon and 2 quarts to get the correct amount of oil. I tried to use M1 European 0w40 and it went through oil faster than I've ever seen it. I figured this time around I'd throw some ML 10w40 in it. It has a lot of miles on it now and the car is starting to have more problems than I care to deal with. The ML is easy, not too expensive, and at least it is getting a 40w oil. The engine does leak oil, and I'm sure it is starting to see some wear so I don't think the jump from 5 to 10 is going to make as much of a difference. We will see how it does once it gets colder out. Maybe I'll switch back for the winter.
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