2008 2.5 Jetta

[rraiderr]

I am trying to figure out what oil I should run in the girls Jetta. Its the 2.5 SE model. Lots of state to state and in town driving and it sits outside in the Minnesota winters. Both Mobil 1 and Amsoil say to use the euro formula. One says use 5-40 the other 0-40. I plan to do 5k changes and using Mann filters. Thanks for the help.

 

[renegade_987]

Mobil 1 0w-40 FTW

 

[bigjl]

I would suspect Mobil 1 0w40 will do just dandy. I would personally only use German made oil filters in a German car, and more often thsn not in all my cars if i'm honest.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: rraiderr

I am trying to figure out what oil I should run in the girls Jetta.

The one that's more readily available and cheaper.

 

[tenderloin]

In my youngest daughters 07 Beetle (third family member driving vehicle, 82,500 miles) I have used GC 0W-30, Valvoline 5W-40, Castrol 5W-40, Pennzoil Ultra 5W-40, Mobil 1 0W-40 and Mag 1 Euro 5W-40. (Might have left off a brand) Use any of the above with confidence.

 

[R80RS]

Find an oil which meets VW 502.00, which is the applicable OEM standard for your car. Lots of choices exist for this standard. The M1 0W-40 and Amsoil EFM 5W-40 are two good places to start. Castrol 0W-30 (GC) also meets 502.00. And yes, use a Mann, Hengst, or Mahle filter.

 

[gregk24]

What weight does that engine spec?

 

[BTLew81]

502 spec is usually a 40, but GC is an exception. From experience in my 2.5s, GC seemed to run the "best"

 

[Spazdog]

Minnesota? I would go with 0W40. Pennzoil Ultra would do well but Mobil 1 will be easier to find

Originally Posted By: bigjl

... I would personally only use German made oil filters in a German car, and more often thsn not in all my cars if i'm honest.

The 2.5 Jetta is made in Mexico.

 

[1999nick]

Absolutely NO need to change M1 0w40 at 5,000 miles. Any name brand dino oil will do that. M1 0w40 is good for at least 10,000 miles in that car.

 

[dparm]

Any of these are VW 502/505 approved and readily available at auto parts stores: Mobil 1 0w40 Castrol Edge 0w30 Castrol Edge 5w40 Castrol Edge 0w40 Valvoline SynPower 5w40 Buy whichever of those is on sale. That motor is not too picky.

 

[rraiderr]

Thanks a ton guys, think I will go Mobil One Euro 0W-40 as the local auto parts store has it and I have a rewards card so I can a discount.

 

[Ayrton]

Originally Posted By: rraiderr

Thanks a ton guys, think I will go Mobil One Euro 0W-40 as the local auto parts store has it and I have a rewards card so I can a discount.

Awesome! Sounds like a solid decision. Enjoy the oil change! I use that oil in three cars.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: rraiderr

Thanks a ton guys, think I will go Mobil One Euro 0W-40 as the local auto parts store has it and I have a rewards card so I can a discount.

$25/5qt jug at Walmart, everyday price.