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Around the track im usually around 116 to 126 oil temp. on the street i never see above 104

Motor has about 7000kms this oil has about 4000kms on it. Amsoil Series 2000 20W50 which is now discontinued. A little worried about the viscosity if i go past 4000kms now though. Should i be? GTI VR6 OIL ANALYSIS

For a 24V VR the Mobil 1 0w40 is perfect i agree. But the older 12v's dont seem to like it too much from what i've heard. a few people have seem some adverse valvetrain wear after hard usage. Some have had no problem with it all too but since my car will see a bit of hard use i am avoiding the...

Great thanks very much guys. I wouldnt mind trying the pennzoil ultra 5W40 euro but it isnt readily available yet so that will have to wait. Thanks again! this forum always has fantastic info.

Can it withstand a few track days?

I've got a 1998 GTI VR6 that I store for summer use and occasionally take to the track. The motor i built for it is still fairly fresh with only about 5000kms on it. I used conventional oil for break in and am currently using Amsoil 20W50 but I am not happy with it during the cooler spring and...