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Would anyone here know which oil has the highest ESTER content? Redline, Maxima, or Top1 motor oil??? Thanks!!!

The vehicle is the famous VW 1.8T. It has 150,000 miles. I received the vehicle with 147,000 miles. I have changed the oil every 1,000 miles with 4qts Total Quartz synthetic and 1qt of ester based oil. So far after 3,000 miles or 3 oil changes, I still haven't seen any change when looking into...

Is it better to have higher Ca in oil to clean sludge? Or is it better to have higher ester in oil to clean sludge? What oils have the highest amount of Ca? Mobil Turbo Diesel oil or Schaeffer, etc...??? What oils have the highest amount of ester? Redline or Maxima, etc...??? Thanks

Go to the Home Depot and buy a couple of bottles of "Mechanic in a Bottle". I had the same conditions as you. I replaced the air filter, the fuel filter, and the spark plug, but it kept dying after a short period of time. "Mechanic in a Bottle" was recommended to me from the an actual...

I have used the 10w-30 Delo. I found it at a Chevron Distributor on there website. I had to order three 1-gallon containers because 1 order contained three in the boxed package. It was the same price as the 15w-40.

Haven't noticed because I just changed the oil and I also have a 1/2 tank of fuel left. I am going to fill it up tomorrow but won't know for awhile because I get about 45mpg right now. I think it should go up because on the freeway, when I step on the accelerator, the car picks up speed faster...

I only have 2700 miles on the engine, so I am still breaking it in. It is consuming oil right now because it is still breaking in. I don't want to use a semi-synthetic because it might be too slick to use and it may stop the breaking in process. That is why I want to use a conventional till the...

How do you check your soot levels? Is it by looking at the dipstick? I am going to only run this oil for 1000miles, do you think the soot levels would be dangerous by then? I would love to run the T5 Rotella 10w-30, but it is semi-synthetic, I want to run a conventional oil till the oil...

I was using rotella 15w-40 and just recently Mobil Delvac 1300 15w-40. My motor has only 2700 miles and I noticed it consumed the most oil with the Mobil. I ended up switching to a lighter weight oil, 10w-30, so the rings can seat a little better. Wow, the 10w-30 really woke up my 1984 VW diesel...

about 2700 miles, and I also forgot to include that the head has been completely rebuilt with new parts including valve stem seals.

I have rebuilt my 1984 rabbit diesel motor n/a. Everything is tight on this motor. I have been using Rotella Dino 15W-40 since first startup. I have changed the oil and filter at 20, 100, 300, 700, & 1000 miles. I know that my engine would consume oil since it is still breaking in. With the...

I have now accumulated 1000miles on my rebuilt 1984 VW Rabbit Diesel motor. It is a 1.6n/a. I have been using Shell Rotella T 15w-40. At what point is it safe to start using synthetic? I haven't had any problems with the Shell Rotella 15w-40, other than putting in 1/4-1/3 qt. every 200miles, due...

In a light weight 1984 Rabbit with suspension work.

Thank You for the suggestions. The motor that I have is an older vw diesel with a flat tappet cam. I totally rebuilt the motor with new/balanced parts. The clearances are small, especially the piston to cylinder wall clearance, it is at .0012 inches. I also have a modded injection pump. So I...

I have a diesel motor with a flat tappet cam. I just rebuilt the motor and wanted to start using a diesel oil that is not only really good but readily available at any autopart store or walmart. Right now, my motor is breaking in with Rotella T 15w-40. I have heard that the zinc levels in this...