This is my gf's 2006 Jetta 2.5 DOHC. This time around I put in PP 5w30, do you guys think I can let her go 11,500 on the PP or stick to 10,000?
06 Jetta 2.5, Amsoil AFL 5w-40, 10,587 OCI
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This is my gf's 2006 Jetta 2.5 DOHC. This time around I put in PP 5w30, do you guys think I can let her go 11,500 on the PP or stick to 10,000?
Go back to what you did before.....
Should be able to do 12K with PP. Helix base group III. Should be able to do 12K with Amsoil. Good base and additive package from one of the top additive/base oil corporations. Great report!
What type of oil filter did you use?
What type of oil filter did you use?
Wix cartridge oil filter.
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not sure that PP 5w30 is exactly a spec oil for this engine.
Sure looks good! AFL is what we will be using in the wife's new rabbit 2.5.
JMH
Sure looks good! AFL is what we will be using in the wife's new rabbit 2.5.
JMH
I don't see why a naturally aspirated 2.5 liter needs a 40 weight oil to run properly. If it was the turbo motor I would stick with the 40 weight though...
Indeed what oil AND air filter are you using?
Originally Posted By: 98LSC32V
I don't see why a naturally aspirated 2.5 liter needs a 40 weight oil to run properly. If it was the turbo motor I would stick with the 40 weight though...
It's what VW recommends.
I know the older 2.0L will burn a ton of oil if you don't use the 5w40 stuff. My gf has a 2004 jetta gl and her oil lasts a lot longer since I've switched over to the castrol 5w40.
I don't see why a naturally aspirated 2.5 liter needs a 40 weight oil to run properly. If it was the turbo motor I would stick with the 40 weight though...
It's what VW recommends.
I know the older 2.0L will burn a ton of oil if you don't use the 5w40 stuff. My gf has a 2004 jetta gl and her oil lasts a lot longer since I've switched over to the castrol 5w40.
Wix oil and air filters...
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Wix oil and air filters...
Cool. Look at the Si and Solids.
Wix oil and air filters...
Cool. Look at the Si and Solids.
Yea too bad both the oil and air filter are tougher to replace than any other car I have worked on. Pablo, do you think the 5w30 PP will be fine or should have I stayed with the 40 weight?
10.5K in that car with PP will be pushing it. Really pushing. Sure we have seen some good 10K OCI's with PP in other engines....but not this engine.
AFL is a fairly thin 40 that shears a bit. PP shears, too, so to what vis at 10K?
AFL is a fairly thin 40 that shears a bit. PP shears, too, so to what vis at 10K?
So Pablo, are you stating that Amsoils group III is better than PP? I have seen some great numbers from both oils, but what makes you think the same mileage on PP will break the bank?
Originally Posted By: LargeCarManX2
So Pablo, are you stating that Amsoils group III is better than PP? I have seen some great numbers from both oils, but what makes you think the same mileage on PP will break the bank?
Don't think I'm saying that. My comments are based on this car. I would have the same hesitation with Amsoil XL oils here. They might do OK, but it would be pushing it.
So Pablo, are you stating that Amsoils group III is better than PP? I have seen some great numbers from both oils, but what makes you think the same mileage on PP will break the bank?
Don't think I'm saying that. My comments are based on this car. I would have the same hesitation with Amsoil XL oils here. They might do OK, but it would be pushing it.
The Amsoil AFL 5w-40 is PAO just in case that was what he was referring to.
Looks like an excellent report on a VW engine. I would not change a thing. Remember you usually get what you pay for with most oil.
IMO I think the 40 is needed for the overly long timing chain setup. I bet it would shear a regular 30 down in no time.
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