2002 VW Jetta 1.8T

[Kosmatik]

Need some help figuring out what oil I should run.

The car has 105k miles, is chipped for more HP runs 93 pump gas if it matters. I am a spirited driver but don't usually rev higher than 4k rpm. Very rarely redline it. I drive 5 days a week about 20 miles to work each way with 90% of it being highway (65-70 mph). And about 30 miles total on weekends in mostly stop and go. Live in Orlando, FL so temp here is mostly above 80 in summer and usually 65-70 spring and dropped to high 40's at night couple of nights in winter. Currently it has Mobil 1 5w-40 in it.

The car asks for VW 502.00, ACEA A2 or A3, API Service SJ 5w-30 or 5w-40.

I found a list of oil that meets this specification here: http://www.my-gti.com/2534/

OCI right now is about 7k, but does not really matter to me, can be 5k or 10k if recommended by the oil and does not matter if I order online or retail as I'd rather have quality then convenience/time.

Also the car has a catless exhaust and I see a cloud of white smoke coming out when the car sits without moving for a little while. It's definitely not blue and not grey/black.

I am open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks.

 

[Bluestream]

CG, 5K OCI

 

[Kosmatik]

In layman's terms, that's Castrol GTX? I'd like to have full synthetic if possible. Also what about 0w-40?

 

[Quattro Pete]

No. GC = Castrol Syntec 0w-30 with "Made in Germany" written on the back label.

 

[Kosmatik]

Ah, thanks! Would 0w-40 be better? Since I am located in FL?

 

[wavinwayne]

I recommend Mobil 1 High Mileage 10w40, changed every 5k miles.

 

[94MaxGXE]

Quote:
I am a spirited driver but don't usually rev higher than 4k rpm.


WOW. I get most of my rides to 4K+ just getting on the main road. Spirted driving? Bang it off the redline, and keep going.....

That white smoke is moisture, warm it up, rev it up, it wont hurt.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Kosmatik
Also what about 0w-40?

It would work, too.

What's wrong with the M1 that you're currently running?

 

[Bluestream]

Originally Posted By: Kosmatik
Ah, thanks! Would 0w-40 be better? Since I am located in FL?


GC is basicaly a 0W40 very shear stable. Given the price of gas today, I cant think of a better oil for you

 

[scurvy]

Shell Rotella T6 5w40, the perfect oil for a 1.8Tnevrlose. 5k OCIs, I believe, are the norm for that car.

 

[Kosmatik]

Well there's nothing wrong with M1, just expanding my horizons sort of. Hmm, would there be moisture if I've been driving it for about 20 mins, come to a red light and still see white smoke?

Going to try that CG, due for an oil change just about this weekend.

Spirited compared to everyone else here, I do live in florida...

 

[shpankey]

M1 0w40 European Formula
Pennzoil Ultra 5w40 European Formula

p.s. he meant GC not CG

 

[Kosmatik]

So Castrol Syntec seems to be replaced by Castrol Edge, I am assuming that it's the same thing?

 

[Quattro Pete]

No.

 

[Audi Junkie]

You might like Rotella Synth 5w-40 or Mobil 1 High Miles, 10w-30 or 10w-40.


Since you're open to suggestions, try some 2-cycle oil in the fuel at 500:1 (3oz 10g) Add some extra the first time.