I now own a Chevy Colorado w/ an I4 Duramax. My wife's car is a 2015 Tdi Passat. I run Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 in that car which is both 507.00 and dexos 2 approved/certified. I had a hard time warming up to a 5w30 in an oil burner as my previous car was a Tdi BRM which by most all opinions recommended a 5w40 only. (I actually ran Mobil 1 TDT in that car).
My question is on the Dmax I plan to tow and basically use it as a work truck (location is Eastern NC). Would it be ok or advisable to run a 5w40 dexos 2? Valvoline 5w-40 MST is on my radar, but will a 5w40 be ok in that engine or should I just keep it simple and use the ESP for both vehicles?
My question is on the Dmax I plan to tow and basically use it as a work truck (location is Eastern NC). Would it be ok or advisable to run a 5w40 dexos 2? Valvoline 5w-40 MST is on my radar, but will a 5w40 be ok in that engine or should I just keep it simple and use the ESP for both vehicles?