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Originally Posted by edyvw Only problem with your thinking is that EA888 is built around heavy oils, and that they are STILL running on VW504.00/507.00 STRICTLY in Europe. Only reason why VW508.00/509.00 is recommended in US is CAFE. If I was buying brand new VW with that oil in, I would tell...

Originally Posted by edyvw But again, driving 16hrs on hwy is best thing that can happen to an engine. I concur. I make the trip from Houston to Atlanta three times a year. About 10.5-11 hour drive. Since I picked up a 2018 GTI in February of last year I've stopped flying and have made four...

Originally Posted by Skatefast My daughter just purchased a 2018 Tiguan MQB with the 2.0TSI engine. Do your research before you switch from the VW 508 / 509 oil spec. If you do some research on LSPI, the wrong oil will increase the propensity for LSPI to occur. The oil formulated to mitigate the...

Originally Posted by a2gtinut how about this one? https://www.ravenolamerica.com/moto...il-ravenol-rup-racing-ultra-performance/ also 6% Specs look good! Will have to shop around and see how this compares on price to the Redline.

Originally Posted by edyvw List? Look approved oils. I could care less if they're approved or not. Why are they better? You're clearly saying there are better oils. In what manner are they "better"?

Originally Posted by edyvw Originally Posted by Mainia Originally Posted by edyvw Originally Posted by FlyPenFly Redline Euro 5w40, NOACK of 6%, HTHS 4.3 and calcium under 2000ppm. And cannot get ANY approval. Then it must be junk, right? Junk is not. Is it worth that money? No. Are there...

Redline 5W40. Can't find an oil with a lower NOACK for my DI EA888.

Redline 5W40

Originally Posted by edyvw Originally Posted by biodiesel I've been using real Redline 5W40, not the Euro approved version, in my 2018 GTI S since 2k miles and it's performing flawlessly...as it should considering it's a new car. I did a massive amount of research before choosing this oil and it...

I've been using real Redline 5W40, not the Euro approved version, in my 2018 GTI S since 2k miles and it's performing flawlessly...as it should considering it's a new car. I did a massive amount of research before choosing this oil and it had the best numbers of anything on the market. Lowest...

Originally Posted By: john_pifer M1 0W-40 and be done. co-signed

Originally Posted By: Sipha Originally Posted By: RationalRussian It is a non internally modified S2K im assuming, my vote is for mobil 1 0-40. A thin 40 weight with a stout additive package, higher zddp levels to give you peace of mind while chasing that 9k redline. My two cents. Yes a...

Appreciate you sharing the VOA with the forum Leonardo. Thank you.

Originally Posted By: revvedup Wow! Who is this MokeTong guy that he can trash everybody and everything he sees as a threat to his kingdom as Lord Provost of the oilbob site? Let the OP clarify his question? No, call him rude for doing that, and begin nitpicking and demeaning the type of car...

Originally Posted By: KitaCam Originally Posted By: Camprunner I often wonder why I spend more on expensive synthetic oil and just run PYB. ...because PP 5w-30 is often cheaper than PYB...? Often!? More like rarely if ever.

Applegate Great Organic Grass Fed Beef. Nothing compares. http://www.applegate.com/products/the-great-organic-beef-hot-dog-16oz

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4 My thoughts are MaxLife 5W-30 would work real well in your Honda. The car is brand new. He just bought it. It has less than 5000 miles on it. Why the heck would he use MaxLife? Chris...I would change out the factory fill now as well. Personally I would avoid...

Well at least it was purchased and didn't go to waste. I'd never allow a Lucas product within ten feet of any of my vehicles.

Originally Posted By: ltslimjim Trying to learn something, is the issue with cylinder #4 in question because of worn/stuck control rings? Not too sure but Trav's guesses are as good as mine. I think I'll pull the valve cover in the next week or two and see if I can spot anything. I just have...

Originally Posted By: steve20 Originally Posted By: biodiesel I have a 1991 Honda Civic that has some serious oil consumption going on. It burns through a quart about every 800-1000 miles. I would like to give Kreen a try before opening her up and messing with a ring replacement. How many quart...