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2007 VW Jetta 2.5 Out: Mobil1 0w40 Mobil1 Filter In: Mobil1 0w40 PureOne Filter It was absolutely beautiful outside Saturday. I just had to change the oil.

2007 VW Jetta Out: PU 5w30 Fram cartridge filter In: Mobil1 0w40 Mobil1 cartridge filter I just beat the rain too. Took the used oil to the recycling center that's only 5 minutes from me. Maybe it's just me, but I love going there as much as I like to change the oil.

I went with the M1. Can't wait to put it in. I've never used M1 before, but always wanted to.

Thanks for the info. I'm probably going to check out the M1. Seems like many like it. Originally Posted By: A_Harman The W-number in an oil's viscosity rating refers to the maximum allowable viscosity that it has when measured in a standardized test. API specifications have the following...

Originally Posted By: jeeprnovru if this is a turbo jetta id pick the T6 over the M1 It's not turbo… For me it's between the Castrol and M1. Only because those seem to be the only two I see on the shelves. I've used the Castrol before, not the M1, but I know they are both good. Was really...

Originally Posted By: Astro14 Better? That's pretty subjective, since we're discussing two BITOG perennial favorites...and since you're asking about 2 oils that I am currently running, it's hard for me to recommend one over the other. The T6 is good stuff, but realistically, you're OK either...

Originally Posted By: jeeprnovru Rotella T6 5w40 !!! Are you on VWVortex? I think so, haven't been there in a long time though.

Thanks for the replies. I know I have the wrong stuff in there now… Only time I did it, but could not honestly find the 5w40 at the time, so I put in 5w30 Ultra. Figure it is fine for a shorter OCI. Originally Posted By: Astro14 The difference between the two weights (viscosities) depends on...

I'm no viscosity expert. What the difference between 0w40 and 5w40? I'll save some one the trouble of the easy answer… One is 0w and the other is 5w. I have a VW Jetta that takes the 5w40, but I am finding it tougher to find over the last year. No WM carries it around here. Last time I went to...

Originally Posted By: Superbuick96 Thats the problem with the VW 2.5 that 5w40 502 spec oil isnt easy to find as far as Brand choice, and 5qt.jug price break. I am considering a 2.5 Golf for my next DD but the oil requirement alone may sway me to buy the Next Gen Ford Focus Hatch back...

Originally Posted By: Nickdfresh Most of the major chains (Autozone, Advance, Pepboys) have either Mobil 1 0W-40 or SYNTEC 5W-40 on sale at a given time... AAP had no 5w40 in anything. Salvo had very little and it was expensive. Maybe it was just a bad day to go get oil. Not too many stores...

Good info everyone. Thanks. I'm just going to leave it. At least for a few months. Maybe a changeout in July. We'll see though.

Originally Posted By: dubie2003 I know you think Ultra is awesome but it is the viscosity that most are concerned with. It doesn't exactly matter which brand you use it is the viscosity/grade the oil is. Since you are NA and not Turbo, you should be fine but idk if I would be romping on it or...

Originally Posted By: hate2work Do not worry, you will not have any problems at all running this for the full OCI. Many of us have a small stash just for this reason, plus you can buy your oil when on sale. And happy birthday Thanks, I'm feeling old. I guess I'm not going to sweat it...

It's a regular gas 2.5. Maybe I'll just do a shorter OCI. It sucks, because the 5w40 was near impossible to find yesterday. Walmart has such good prices, but they don't carry it. Why doesn't the Ultra meet the specs. I remembered when they were on here promoting it, I thought they said it...