Originally Posted By: UG_Passat
Originally Posted By: nielkfj
I have a 2013 VW GTI with the 2.0T engine (gasoline engine). I'm looking for a VW 502.00 approved oil for my next oil change.
Most (if not all) brands on the market that are 502.00 approved are also 505.00 approved. However, there...
Originally Posted By: Kaiser
Hello here,
I suscribed to a youtube channel (Piotr Tester). There is a guy who makes some friction tests with oils.
He tested the Castrol Edge FST 0w40 here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWi4HzCA44I&t=1s
The result of the friction test is 0,15 for the...
That oil analysis looks fine, especially at that mileage. Lead is realtively low for these.
Stick to the 10W-60 and make sure its warm before you give it any.
Many formulations are used globally, and VOA have shown numbers from the numbers mentioned here and up to ~50ppm.
The main benefits are due to effect of pressure on the Ti molecules:
http://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-king...e/benefits.html
From the above link:
15% less friction versus no...
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: edyvw
And that cheaper Castrol has manufacturers approvals while Redline does not.
That means absolutely nothing, other than Redline wouldn't give the automakers any money for the certification. Where's the proof Redline can't meet the...
Originally Posted By: S50b32
Just ordered 7 quarts of redline high performance 5w-40 (NOT the Euro series) for my next oil change. Reason why I did not use local takumi was that they refused to provide MSDS sheet so I could not verify how much "hazardous" material is included in the oil which...
Originally Posted By: edyvw
Do not forget OMV in Vienna that cooks oil for Castrol, XOM has one in Finland and one in France. Numerous in Central Europe, Sellenia (Petronas) in italy etc, etc.
Where did you read this about OMV?
OMV got bought by Lukoil in 2013.
Originally Posted By: UltrafanUK
To C or not to C, that is the question!
The oil I used was Castrol Edge TDT 5w40 which is for both C2 and C3 applications. It gave me a real fright by doubling the Iron, Alum, Copper and Lead figures, although just to confuse things I did not use half a can of...
Originally Posted By: UltrafanUK
Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
Originally Posted By: UltrafanUK
It's easy to stamp, "Recommended for X", on the cans. A full OEM approval from Ferrari or BMW is a different matter.
Pentosin 5W-30 HP is an APPROVED oil, you nitwit.
It carries the following...
Originally Posted By: UltrafanUK
Originally Posted By: skyactiv
Look in the bottom right hand corner.
Yep it's an 0w30, BUT be careful as some 0w Ultra oils are C3 rated for DPF afflicted diesels. Very bad news in wear terms if you use them in a non DPF job unless you use an expensive German...