I was wondering if it would be a "good" idea for me to run this oil in my 05 1.8T? The numbers look really good, but I wasn't sure.
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Amsoil's new 0W-40?
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I really have trouble recommending this for any application that is does not stay in the sub 0's for any lenght of time. Even for the intended application of 4stroke, I'll recommend the Motorcycle 10w40 over it in most cases.
Anyhow, the 5w40 european is a oil that is directly forumlated for extended drains. It also has a higher HT/HS vis for extended high speed driving. That is what I would use in an engine that calls for an xw40. Otherwise 10w30 will also work in most turbo applications.
Anyhow, the 5w40 european is a oil that is directly forumlated for extended drains. It also has a higher HT/HS vis for extended high speed driving. That is what I would use in an engine that calls for an xw40. Otherwise 10w30 will also work in most turbo applications.
you would use amsoil 5w40 instead of amsoil 10w40...may i ask why?
Since Amsoil doesn't recommend it and does not imply any modern latest Euro specs. or API specs., I wouldn't. Wrong application for AFF. The 5W-40 Euro formula sounds like a better fit, especially to avoid any potential warranty issues. The 0W-40 seems a little too tweeked for it's intended application to be recommended for use in modern cars.
Let me test it first for 10,000 miles, then I'll let you know...
The additive package in the 0w-40 looks very similar to the previous version of the S2000 in terms of additive levels and the Ca/Mg, detergent/dispersant mix. I'm sure it will do just fine in my 1.8L, 225 Hp Audi.
The main reason I can see for using this oil is if you'd like to run the 0w-30 in cold weather, but are looking for something a bit thicker. As was stated however, the 5w-40 (which I just drained out of the Audi) is Amsoils' bread and butter product for these applications. It's even more shear stable than their 10w-40 from what I've seen.
The main reason I'm using this 0w-40 is to prove a point about running this wide range multigrade in a turbo application. That point being that it will probably shear down significantly.
Tooslick
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The additive package in the 0w-40 looks very similar to the previous version of the S2000 in terms of additive levels and the Ca/Mg, detergent/dispersant mix. I'm sure it will do just fine in my 1.8L, 225 Hp Audi.
The main reason I can see for using this oil is if you'd like to run the 0w-30 in cold weather, but are looking for something a bit thicker. As was stated however, the 5w-40 (which I just drained out of the Audi) is Amsoils' bread and butter product for these applications. It's even more shear stable than their 10w-40 from what I've seen.
The main reason I'm using this 0w-40 is to prove a point about running this wide range multigrade in a turbo application. That point being that it will probably shear down significantly.
Tooslick
Dixie Synthetics
Ted,
Are you planning to pull a sample of this oil at 3K?
Michael
Dang sacrificing your own vehicles to prove a point. You kind of sound like me running the S2000 0w30 in the TDI.
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