What brand of oil do you use?

[dubspeedGTi]

I was wondering what brand of oil every one uses. I need to change my oil friday morning, and I don't know what to buy. I really like castrol but is mobil 1 better. I know I need 5w40 syntec but what brand for me it is just between the 2 mentioned above. Please let me know soon, thanks.

[Mr. Burns]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

at the moment I use mobil 1, but on my next oil change I am making the switch to Amsoil.

[Khyron]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

I use dealer 5/40 castrol synth.

Khyron

[Flanders]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

mobil1 5w-30 synthetic (also reccomended by VW if 5w-40 isn't available) or lubromoly 5w40 synthetic.

[vaggod]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

Amsoil 5-40w euro car formula http://www.amsoil.com/products/afl2.htm

If you want it pm me as I am in the process of becoming a dealer.

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

I have just been using regular Penzoil in my car, but I have heard mixed things about switching to synthetic on older cars any thoughts?? Will you be carrying Amsoil gear oil as well?

[vaggod]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

I have just been using regular Penzoil in my car, but I have heard mixed things about switching to synthetic on older cars any thoughts?? Will you be carrying Amsoil gear oil as well?

What you have heard about switching to synthetic in an older car is totaly incorrect - it's an old wives tale. You can switch to synthetic at anytime without worrying about your seals leaking. If you want even you can switch back to dino oil after using a synthetic. I will be carrying the full line of synthetic products from Amsoil.

ps Blair could you please im the cost to get a banner at the top of the page please. Thanks

[James]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

need...oil...for TDI..next week...hook a brotha up Nick

Its expensive tho isnt it? And what was that 6month crap you were tryin to explain to mike and I? I, for one, had had too many doobies that day to remember details

[vaggod]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

need...oil...for TDI..next week...hook a brotha up Nick

Its expensive tho isnt it? And what was that 6month crap you were tryin to explain to mike and I? I, for one, had had too many doobies that day to remember details

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Well it is more expensive than mobil 1 yes but not by a lot.
The "6 month crap" I was explaining was that because synthetic oil does not break down/ burn off like conventional oil it can last a lot longer. This means that filtration becomes vastly more important. With the proper filtration synthetic oil can go 40,000 km with out a change. However you will need to change the filter (If using a higher quality amsoil filter) every six months (20,000km). European manufacturers having been taking advantage of the extended drain intervals with synthetics for years. It is only in North America that the consumer is held hostage with the notion that synthetics need to be changed that the same interval as dino oils.

Here is an article explaining extended drain intervals

http://www.amsoil.com/lit/lng_article/index.htm


The short version is

With AMSOIL filter and oil 40,000kms (1year) oil changes with six month (20,000km) filter changes.

With AMSOIL oil and oem filter 40,000kms (1 year) oil changes with oem spec filter changes

[Stonewall]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

I might have to look into the Amsoil for my TDI. I have read arguements about it before. I have a friend who does oil anaylis for Finning and we where talking about how oil particulates are the #1 reason for engine wear. So the oil may last longer but the filters need to be changed more often (and it is super easy on my car )

[B5]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

Mobil 1 0W-40 for my 30V V6. $44 for a case of 6L in 1L bottle.

I don’t like Castrol.

[Vulcan]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

Castrol 505.1......The only oil I can use on the PD TDI.

[Stonewall]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

Castrol 505.1......The only oil I can use on the PD TDI.

Hence the fact you have to go to the dealer right now to get oil changes I believe amsoil etc has/is releasing an oil that is PD friendly soon.

[vaggod]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

Hence the fact you have to go to the dealer right now to get oil changes I believe amsoil etc has/is releasing an oil that is PD friendly soon.

Already out european car formula 5w-40 meets Volkswagen 501.01, 502.00, 503.00, 505.00, 506.00
tests.

[Vulcan]

Re: What brand of oil do you use?

I am paying $8.40 per liter for the 505.01 at the dealer.....Not really that high for a synth oil....Of course I would like to pay less!