2018 Atlas 3.6 UOA

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Second oil change for this beast at ~15K (do it ~7.5K/when it makes sense for warranty/recalls/campaigns etc. - only drive ~12K/year). The 3.6 VR6 is known to be fuel-diluter so this seems in-line with what I've read. Low viscosity is interesting, not sure there. Dealer should be/confirmed use of Castrol OE 5W40. I will likely DIY with LiquiMoly once we get to a point that I don't need any of the above at the dealer which should be soon I hope!

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Cant read the report must be jpeg to death. Though it looks like the KV100 is above 13cSt so that's not low for a used 40. Plus HTHS anyhow that matters. Remember a multivis 40 is one of the toughest oil to formulate and remain shear stable.
 
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I see now mid 10's in the KV100. May be the fuel but its likely OK. Typical break in flotsam. Things should start to settle down once you get over 15-20K on it.
 
Originally Posted by motech
Interesting the dealer put in 5w-40. I thought the sticker under the hood called for VW 504 Ow-30.


My 2018 says only "502/504" under the hood - no weight. VW502.00 5W40 is perfect for this engine.
 
Originally Posted by TiGeo
Originally Posted by motech
Interesting the dealer put in 5w-40. I thought the sticker under the hood called for VW 504 Ow-30.


My 2018 says only "502/504" under the hood - no weight. VW502.00 5W40 is perfect for this engine.


Ah- you're good then. That opens up the Mobil1- Pennzoil- Castrol 0w40 flavors as well if you so desire.
 
Originally Posted by motech
Originally Posted by TiGeo
Originally Posted by motech
Interesting the dealer put in 5w-40. I thought the sticker under the hood called for VW 504 Ow-30.

My 2018 says only "502/504" under the hood - no weight. VW502.00 5W40 is perfect for this engine.

Ah- you're good then. That opens up the Mobil1- Pennzoil- Castrol 0w40 flavors as well if you so desire.

My 2019 says "504 0W-30" under the hood.

I'm still using Mobil 1 FS 0W-40.
 
Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Originally Posted by motech
Originally Posted by TiGeo
Originally Posted by motech
Interesting the dealer put in 5w-40. I thought the sticker under the hood called for VW 504 Ow-30.

My 2018 says only "502/504" under the hood - no weight. VW502.00 5W40 is perfect for this engine.

Ah- you're good then. That opens up the Mobil1- Pennzoil- Castrol 0w40 flavors as well if you so desire.

My 2019 says "504 0W-30" under the hood.

I'm still using Mobil 1 FS 0W-40.


Yes, they have changed it for 2019 and there has been some discussion on the euro oil forum here as well as vortex/the FB on this topic.
 
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