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    Mobil 1 5w30, VW 1.8T

    Since my last analysis I switched to Mobil 1 5W30 and sent a sample out recently. The motor now has about 20,500 miles on it, and the oil for this analysis has close to 7,500 miles. The car is a 2001 VW GTI 1.8T. Here are how the numbers came out; 8 Aluminum 1 Chromium 19 Iron 12 Copper 126...
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    Pennzoil 5w30, 5k miles, VW 1.8T

    After hanging out here for a bit, I got curious and decided to send a sample of my oil out for analysis while doing this last oil change. The oil is Pennzoil 5w30, which is what the dealer puts in for a free oil change. The oil has 5k miles on it, and the motor itself has 13k. The car is a 2001...
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    1.8T VW oil weight

    Ok, I thought I knew what I was gonna do until I came across this forum! Every time I make up my mind, I get swayed in another direction. Anyhow, I currently own a 2001 VW GTI with the 1.8 turbo motor and around 15,000 miles on it. I am looking for which oil weight to go with, and I am probably...
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