Zee09
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What brand and weight oil are you using in the latest VR6?
Pricing and why are you sticking with that brand.
Thanks!
Pricing and why are you sticking with that brand.
Thanks!
VW VR6 Oil
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Trick question. Depends on if its in a Porsche or a VW. Porsche gets C30 spec oil, VW gets 502.00 spec oil.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4381794/Porsche_Cayenne_VR6_(VW)_Why_u
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4381794/Porsche_Cayenne_VR6_(VW)_Why_u
Zee09
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The title explains it well. Says VW...
So did you buy the Atlas yet?
I'd run Mobil 1 FS 0W-40.
I'd run Mobil 1 FS 0W-40.
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Yes I did roofless.
But I went with the 2L SE/Tech
Haven't got it yet as I have to do a road trip to drive it home....I
Liked it better and lifting the hood was a trip- mouse motor..... lol
One I bought is in VA
But I went with the 2L SE/Tech
Haven't got it yet as I have to do a road trip to drive it home....I
Liked it better and lifting the hood was a trip- mouse motor..... lol
One I bought is in VA
Hah, timely thread! I just bought a Passat GT with the VR6. Only have 200 miles on it so far but like you I am already thinking about oil. It is my first DI engine so of course I am concerned about LSPI.
OP do you have a list of contenders yet?
Lots of oils meet 502. I am more interested in something that meets MB 229.5 (which will also be 502) because it is a much tougher spec.
Is there a good Euro oil that has low calcium, high zinc and magnesium? Would be perfect for our VR6's I should think.
OP do you have a list of contenders yet?
Lots of oils meet 502. I am more interested in something that meets MB 229.5 (which will also be 502) because it is a much tougher spec.
Is there a good Euro oil that has low calcium, high zinc and magnesium? Would be perfect for our VR6's I should think.
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Congratulations on the new ride!!!!
I ran across a bunch of 229.5 oil but my ride differs some than the VR6
I'll get back to you with my top choices for the 6. I'm sure roofless will chime in.
Some frugality will weigh in, although it isn't about being cheap but I'm not rea!ly interested in extending the oci's
I ran across a bunch of 229.5 oil but my ride differs some than the VR6
I'll get back to you with my top choices for the 6. I'm sure roofless will chime in.
Some frugality will weigh in, although it isn't about being cheap but I'm not rea!ly interested in extending the oci's
I do 10k OCI's normally, but will not for the VR6. It's DI, so longer OCI's are not part of the formula for success. Castrol 0w40 would be my first inclination (along with many here) but I would really like to find a Euro oil with reduced calcium, high magnesium and zinc similar to the D1G2 oils that combat LSPI.
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Castrol seems to be the flavor of the day because of price and availability...
Why does VW in this day and age call for a 40 weight. I know the Ram-Dodge 6.4's went that way etc. but why has VW always required
a 40? If I got the VR6 I was tempted to use a Euro 5w30- many come to mind
Why does VW in this day and age call for a 40 weight. I know the Ram-Dodge 6.4's went that way etc. but why has VW always required
a 40? If I got the VR6 I was tempted to use a Euro 5w30- many come to mind
Originally Posted by Zee09
Castrol seems to be the flavor of the day because of price and availability...
Why does VW in this day and age call for a 40 weight. I know the Ram-Dodge 6.4's went that way etc. but why has VW always required
a 40? If I got the VR6 I was tempted to use a Euro 5w30- many come to mind
They don't, they require a specification which includes different grades. The specification includes a minimum HTHS which will limit the selection, but they don't require a specific grade. Same with Mercedes and BMW.
Castrol seems to be the flavor of the day because of price and availability...
Why does VW in this day and age call for a 40 weight. I know the Ram-Dodge 6.4's went that way etc. but why has VW always required
a 40? If I got the VR6 I was tempted to use a Euro 5w30- many come to mind
They don't, they require a specification which includes different grades. The specification includes a minimum HTHS which will limit the selection, but they don't require a specific grade. Same with Mercedes and BMW.
I believe it's a minimum HTHS of 3.5 among other things the oil must meet. Many Euro 30's as well as 40's will meet that.
The newest VW spec is 508 however, which is a 0w20.
The newest VW spec is 508 however, which is a 0w20.
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That 508 spec seems pretty dead. Recommended oil changes weekly.
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Originally Posted by kschachn
Originally Posted by Zee09
Castrol seems to be the flavor of the day because of price and availability...
Why does VW in this day and age call for a 40 weight. I know the Ram-Dodge 6.4's went that way etc. but why has VW always required
a 40? If I got the VR6 I was tempted to use a Euro 5w30- many come to mind
They don't, they require a specification which includes different grades. The specification includes a minimum HTHS which will limit the selection, but they don't require a specific grade. Same with Mercedes and BMW.
Correct. The dealers try to though. My local dealers all push only 0w40 for the VR6
They act like it is the only "in spec " oil.
Originally Posted by Zee09
Castrol seems to be the flavor of the day because of price and availability...
Why does VW in this day and age call for a 40 weight. I know the Ram-Dodge 6.4's went that way etc. but why has VW always required
a 40? If I got the VR6 I was tempted to use a Euro 5w30- many come to mind
They don't, they require a specification which includes different grades. The specification includes a minimum HTHS which will limit the selection, but they don't require a specific grade. Same with Mercedes and BMW.
Correct. The dealers try to though. My local dealers all push only 0w40 for the VR6
They act like it is the only "in spec " oil.
Originally Posted by Zee09
What brand and weight oil are you using in the latest VR6?
Pricing and why are you sticking with that brand.
Thanks!
Anything VW502.00 in VR6.
Whether that is Castrol 0W40, 0W30, Mobil1 0W40 FS, Pennzoil 5W40 etc. is up for more detailed discussion.
I would personally use Castrol 0W40.
What brand and weight oil are you using in the latest VR6?
Pricing and why are you sticking with that brand.
Thanks!
Anything VW502.00 in VR6.
Whether that is Castrol 0W40, 0W30, Mobil1 0W40 FS, Pennzoil 5W40 etc. is up for more detailed discussion.
I would personally use Castrol 0W40.
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Edy, when you guys say Mobil 1 0w40 FS you are talking about the European Car Formula or ECF correct?
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Kendall is pushing their GT1 Max and Euro formula but list no certs.
Their oil configurator lists them too. I guess they didn't pay up?
Their oil configurator lists them too. I guess they didn't pay up?
It's not about money. That's a convenient excuse or common reason given on here but it's not the reason.
Originally Posted by Zee09
Edy, when you guys say Mobil 1 0w40 FS you are talking about the European Car Formula or ECF correct?
It's the one with 502 00 approval.
Edy, when you guys say Mobil 1 0w40 FS you are talking about the European Car Formula or ECF correct?
It's the one with 502 00 approval.
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Originally Posted by kschachn
It's not about money. That's a convenient excuse or common reason given on here but it's not the reason.
True, but you know as well as I do that was the official Kendall answer as we both called them a long time ago.
And it can be the real reason. It can be big $$$ to some boutique oil companies..
It's not about money. That's a convenient excuse or common reason given on here but it's not the reason.
True, but you know as well as I do that was the official Kendall answer as we both called them a long time ago.
And it can be the real reason. It can be big $$$ to some boutique oil companies..
Zee09
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Originally Posted by kschachn
Originally Posted by Zee09
Edy, when you guys say Mobil 1 0w40 FS you are talking about the European Car Formula or ECF correct?
It's the one with 502 00 approval.
Proper product name is in order....
Originally Posted by Zee09
Edy, when you guys say Mobil 1 0w40 FS you are talking about the European Car Formula or ECF correct?
It's the one with 502 00 approval.
Proper product name is in order....
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