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    2016 5.3 ecotec oil suggestion

    Current vehicle is lowered, coilovers and summer performance sticky tires. I would have to tweak car suspension and change tires/wheel combo for winter driving, etc. But moot point!
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    2016 5.3 ecotec oil suggestion

    Gotcha! Yeah I was aware Kendall made by COP, definitely underrated oil. Same can be said for Mag1 (Warren). I guess its me being paranoid, I drive my vehicles hard. Especially my current VW (k04 upgrade, full bolt on...etc)
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    2016 5.3 ecotec oil suggestion

    Hey there I'm going to be moving out of state, back to central new york... having to sell my volkswagen (many tears). With that being said.... will be getting a new truck for the weather/environment. Looking at the new silverado or GMC with the 5.3 ecotec..... I know the 5.3 is new engine...
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    mixing gear oil for manual tran

    Thanks everyone... MTL looks great. However, I think i'll do a mix of MTL and MT90. or talk me out of that? Florida heat, car does get flogged nearly daily basis.
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    mixing gear oil for manual tran

    Good info guys I see there is Redline MT90 and also Redline MTL. Some folks were mixing it at 50/50 to have a slightly less Viscosity. Winters here we sometimes get down to freezing. Ofcourse, with a manual vehicle in cold; it'll be notchy. With Amsoil it hasnt been too bad... but typically 2nd...
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    mixing gear oil for manual tran

    Hello, I have a 2013 GLI.. 6spd. been using Amsoil MTG fluid for past two drains. However, last fluid change I mixed 2L Amsoil MTG and the rest with OEM fluid now 30k miles later its getting notchy and more feel.. I know its time for a change, its not as smooth I'm planning to go back to 100%...
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    13 GLI - Rotella T6 UOA - new

    I had adverse effect with using the Castrol. Yes, throttle was slightly more responsive. however, With T6, I would build boost right at 3,500 - 3,800 RPM. With the castrol, Boost onset increased, felt as if had alot of boost lag... 4k range. top end was smooth though, pulled. However, i...
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    13 GLI - Rotella T6 UOA - new

    Thanks for input fellas I ended up just draining out the Castrol 0w40 I used (2k miles on it)... car didnt feel the same with it. Did not pull the same (no changes in gas/station). Drained like water... . Sending for UOA. Back to T6
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    2013 VW - gear oil viscosity questions

    Looks like nice stuff!.. Although GL-5? not sure if safe to run in my trans.
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    13 GLI - Rotella T6 UOA - new

    I feel the VW 502 cert has to do with EPA certification and standards. Car is well out of warranty, also with being modified. Been using the Rotella T6 since ~28k miles. Currently, 72k miles car is becoming high mileage for a 2013 vehicile.. sadly. Considering scraping some cash together to...
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    2013 VW - gear oil viscosity questions

    Hey there, I've changed the gear oil in my 2013 GLI Volkswagen (Tuned, stage2) with Aftermarket clutch. Essentially running audi TT-RS clutch & pressure plate. Flywheel was replaced at 25k miles (oem pressure plate failed - known warranty issue). It hosed the FW. Anyways - -I've changed the...
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    13 GLI - Rotella T6 UOA - new

    Awesome, thanks for input fellas! Indeed, a great peace of mind to hear such feedback I'll be posting more UOA's. I'll post this upcoming OCI of the Castrol 0w40 (german stamp), I added MS02. and see how it looks Then I'll do another Castrol 0w40 as is.
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    13 GLI - Rotella T6 UOA - new

    Hey there Finally got another UOA on my car. Thought I would share. Looks great.... All other OCI's on report are Rotella T6 as well. Next OCI (currently) using Castrol ow40 and I ended up adding a little bit of MS02 additive. Not sure if that was a good or bad thing. A few ounces added, and...
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    MS02 with Rotella T6

    What about adding MS02 to Castrol Edge 0w-40? I'm going to use this Castrol oil again and actually do a UOA report on it. See how it holds up in my car.
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    '13 GTI 38K mi/ Castrol Edge OE 5W-40 10K

    Ok As a current VW 2.0 TSI owner Please use 5K oil change intervals.. are you OUT OF YOUR MIND to do 10k oil changes on k04 application for your car? our fuel here in USA is different then Euro, also a contributing factor. Do engine favor and do 5k oil changes, costs more yes. But then...
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