After hearing about good results from people using 2T oils in diesels including one farmer who fixed his John Deere Combine injector problem with it(despite using the usual selection of fuel system cleaners) I thought I'd give it a trial in a couple of our cars.
I changed the oil out of our 2006 VW Golf 2.0 TDiPD twin cam for Quantum Platinum 5w-40 (oil had only been in there for 5000 miles)
My brother has recently bought a 2002 VW Golf 1.9TDiPD so we also changed the oil out for Quantum Platinum 5w-40 as well
his was only giving about 40mpg but since he's been adding 2 stroke oil it has gradually gone up to 45 - 50 mpg, he also said that it starts much better than it did. There is obviously a problem with his engine in the background causing the poor mpg but the 2 stroke oil seems to be doing good things.
Ours is doing the usual anecdotal things like running smoother and quieter with very slightly better bottom end torque but the main thing has been the reduction in diesel particulates coming out the back, no more cloud of soot after a long period of gentle driving and then giving it a mouthful
The oil has 3000 miles on it now and is still grey and not black.
I have to say I'm liking it so far. There are a few rules of thumb
1, low ash, ultra low ash or zero ash 2T oil must be used so you don't damage the CAT or the DPF with the zinc
2, mineral or semi synthetic oil only as the synthetic oils usually survive combustion whereas mineral and semi synthetic oils burn clean, again to protect your cat and DPF. I use semi synthetic just for the lower pour point compared to the mineral
3, 200:1 seems to be the general dosage added to the tank prior to refuelling to aid mixing
might be worth a try
best regards
Riggaz
I changed the oil out of our 2006 VW Golf 2.0 TDiPD twin cam for Quantum Platinum 5w-40 (oil had only been in there for 5000 miles)
My brother has recently bought a 2002 VW Golf 1.9TDiPD so we also changed the oil out for Quantum Platinum 5w-40 as well
his was only giving about 40mpg but since he's been adding 2 stroke oil it has gradually gone up to 45 - 50 mpg, he also said that it starts much better than it did. There is obviously a problem with his engine in the background causing the poor mpg but the 2 stroke oil seems to be doing good things.
Ours is doing the usual anecdotal things like running smoother and quieter with very slightly better bottom end torque but the main thing has been the reduction in diesel particulates coming out the back, no more cloud of soot after a long period of gentle driving and then giving it a mouthful
The oil has 3000 miles on it now and is still grey and not black.
I have to say I'm liking it so far. There are a few rules of thumb
1, low ash, ultra low ash or zero ash 2T oil must be used so you don't damage the CAT or the DPF with the zinc
2, mineral or semi synthetic oil only as the synthetic oils usually survive combustion whereas mineral and semi synthetic oils burn clean, again to protect your cat and DPF. I use semi synthetic just for the lower pour point compared to the mineral
3, 200:1 seems to be the general dosage added to the tank prior to refuelling to aid mixing
might be worth a try
best regards
Riggaz
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