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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!

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)

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...

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.

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...

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%...

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...

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

Looks like nice stuff!.. Although GL-5? not sure if safe to run in my trans.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Great input and details. Really appreciate your knowledge. Going to pick-up 5qt jug of the Castrol belgium 0w40 @ local retailer.. most likely Wal-Mart. Should I just run all of it and its 5qt glory? I was thinking about cutting it 4qt's and 1qt of the rotella T6 i have

I'll throw a wrench in here.. Also been eyeballing Warren MAG1 Euro 5w40, long considered trying it for my application. Spec sheet on paper looks good? I used their MAG1 5w30 by the cases for my Ex's Nissan and her vulcan 3.0...

I think that is a contributing factor . There was an article published by VW regarding their DI engines. That they recommend "italian tune-up" or the frequent of 3K RPM under load for 10-15 minutes to aid in burning off deposits. Gets nice and hot! lol

Thanks for Input fella's Yeah, When I moved to the T6 awhile back -- I knew it would have possibility to create higher carbon build-up on my DI engine. I had intake manifold replaced (recall/failure) at 50k Miles (if memory serves), and had them perform a valve cleaning at the time since...

I looked at Spec sheets for both the Castrol "belgium" Edge 0w40 and the Rotella T6 Here is For the Castrol: TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS SAE Rating : 0W-40 KV @ 100°C : 13.1 cSt KV @ 40°C : 79 cSt CCS @ - 35°C : 5,950 cP High Temp High Shear Viscosity : 3.6 Pour Point : -60 °C The Rotella...