Originally Posted by edyvw
Only problem with your thinking is that EA888 is built around heavy oils, and that they are STILL running on VW504.00/507.00 STRICTLY in Europe. Only reason why VW508.00/509.00 is recommended in US is CAFE.
If I was buying brand new VW with that oil in, I would tell...
Originally Posted by edyvw
But again, driving 16hrs on hwy is best thing that can happen to an engine.
I concur. I make the trip from Houston to Atlanta three times a year. About 10.5-11 hour drive.
Since I picked up a 2018 GTI in February of last year I've stopped flying and have made four...
Originally Posted by Skatefast
My daughter just purchased a 2018 Tiguan MQB with the 2.0TSI engine. Do your research before you switch from the VW 508 / 509 oil spec. If you do some research on LSPI, the wrong oil will increase the propensity for LSPI to occur. The oil formulated to mitigate the...
Originally Posted by a2gtinut
how about this one?
https://www.ravenolamerica.com/moto...il-ravenol-rup-racing-ultra-performance/
also 6%
Specs look good! Will have to shop around and see how this compares on price to the Redline.
Originally Posted by edyvw
List? Look approved oils.
I could care less if they're approved or not. Why are they better? You're clearly saying there are better oils. In what manner are they "better"?
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Mainia
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by FlyPenFly
Redline Euro 5w40, NOACK of 6%, HTHS 4.3 and calcium under 2000ppm.
And cannot get ANY approval.
Then it must be junk, right?
Junk is not. Is it worth that money? No. Are there...
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by biodiesel
I've been using real Redline 5W40, not the Euro approved version, in my 2018 GTI S since 2k miles and it's performing flawlessly...as it should considering it's a new car. I did a massive amount of research before choosing this oil and it...
I've been using real Redline 5W40, not the Euro approved version, in my 2018 GTI S since 2k miles and it's performing flawlessly...as it should considering it's a new car. I did a massive amount of research before choosing this oil and it had the best numbers of anything on the market. Lowest...
Originally Posted By: Sipha
Originally Posted By: RationalRussian
It is a non internally modified S2K im assuming, my vote is for mobil 1 0-40. A thin 40 weight with a stout additive package, higher zddp levels to give you peace of mind while chasing that 9k redline. My two cents.
Yes a...
Originally Posted By: revvedup
Wow! Who is this MokeTong guy that he can trash everybody and everything he sees as a threat to his kingdom as Lord Provost of the oilbob site? Let the OP clarify his question? No, call him rude for doing that, and begin nitpicking and demeaning the type of car...
Originally Posted By: KitaCam
Originally Posted By: Camprunner
I often wonder why I spend more on expensive synthetic oil and just run PYB.
...because PP 5w-30 is often cheaper than PYB...?
Often!? More like rarely if ever.