Additives for my 2 vehicles

[John in the ATL]

For the VW, go with the Castrol Syntec 0w-30 (GC) that meets the VW 502 standard. It is available at Autozone in metro Atlanta.

Lube Control can be used with GC.

 

[Bio-T]

http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=003618

 

[blmqzjc]

I have spent hours perusing this site and have absorbed much useful, and sometimes confusing or conflicting, information when it comes to additives. Here is my situation on my 2 vehicles:

Vehicle 1: 2001 B5 Passat 1.8T 58K miles

I am currently in ARX clean phase. Once the rinse is over, I will run a VW 502 synthetic for sludge warranty purposes. Do you recommend continuing ARX maintenance doses or switching over to LC maintenance? I can see varnish thru the oil filler hole.

Vehicle 2: 2005 Hyundai Elantra 2.0 2K miles

I am still on the factory fill on this brand new car. Haven't decided whether to run synthetic, blend, or straight dino. Would you start a brand new engine on ARX maintenance or LC maintenance?

I plan to also run FP in both vehicles. Let me state up front that I am NOT interested in extending the OCI. Both cars will be changed at 5K/6 months or sooner.

I appreciate your input.

Edit: Meant to put this in the additive forum - my apologies to the board.

[ August 10, 2005, 12:51 PM: Message edited by: blmqzjc ]