2003 Jetta 1.8 T, XD-3 or PP?

[rcy]

My brother just bought himself a 2003 Jetta 1.8T. I'm doing an oil and filter for him tomorrow. I'll be using the VW Mann filter. I have Esso XD-3 0w30 and 0w40 laying around and some PP 5w30.

The car didn't come with an owner's manual (where do people put these things when they have a car? - I've never kept mine anywhere but the glovebox), but I think recommended is 5w30 or 5w40 and should meet VW 502? Any opinions on which of the two oils I should use? I don't think either of them have the 502 spec on the bottle.

Thanks.

 

[Saab9-3]

it might be best to get a 502 approved oil. If you don't want to bother buying more oil I would say 5w40 xd3 would hold up best in a turbo application.

 

[Yuk]

Unless your brother drives flat out all the time, and because we're heading into winter, I'd go with the XD-3 0W-30. Since neither is VW approved I'd also go with a UOA 5000km into the OCI. Please post that UOA, I'd love to see it!

 

[lightdog555]

Please make sure you use the updated filter as well.

 

[Yuk]

Originally Posted By: lightdog555
Please make sure you use the updated filter as well.


There is nothing wrong with using the old version (smaller) filter, if the oci is short... Right?