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Will any VW recommended oil help get rid of, or not add as much to the intake valve deposits?

I know there are some euro ones that are crazy expensive. I was just wondering because I have heard some people claim the M1 breaks down pretty quickly. I was just trying to find the best between PU euro, amsoil euro, M1, and german castrol.

I was planning to do the belt before 100K but am probably going to do it sooner now. Back to the oil... a lot of people say use any 502 oil but is there any oil from that bunch that seems to excel. I used PU in my last car and really liked it. Is the euro formula just as good? I'm just not sure...

M1 0W-40 is what I'm using currently. Just wondering if there was anything better. This may sound dumb but what is PEA cleaner? Also on the cam follower I talked to Audi of America and they said I'm covered until 2015 and 130k on the cam follower. Even if it fails they said they will replace the...

1. I have a 2006 Audi A4 with the 2.0T FSI with 74,000 miles 2. VW-502 3. I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan 4. I drive pretty easy but I am known to get in it every once in a while. 5. Daily I drive 2 miles to work and then 2 miles home. About once every two weeks I make a 100+ mile...

I don't really mind having short OCL but your advice is greatly appreciated its nice to hear from someone that has experience with the exact car. How HT/HS of pennzoil platinum? Also any thoughts to using MMO every once and a while? I usually add some lucas fuel system treatment to the tank...

I have heard good things about Pennzoil platinum is that a PAO. Also what exactly makes made you think Pennzoil is the best choice. Does it hold up well to short trips in the cold? Also long 9 hour trips? What type of wear protection does it offer?

I have decided that I would like to switch to synthetic oil in my 2009 ford focus. It has 35,000 miles on it and I was wondering what would be the best oil to run in it for my driving conditions. I drive 10-15 miles each way to school 3 times a week all together I drive about 200 miles a week...

When you change the oil in your focus what else do you need to do i.e. grease fittings and such. What are the benefits to switching to a fully synthetic?

I have a 2009 Ford Focus. Ford recomends that I change my oil every 5,000-7,500 miles. I have been changing it every 5,000 miles. I live in Michigan and drive primarly on rural highways and freeways about 400 miles a week. I drive pretty calmly but I do get in it every once and a while. I was...