Originally Posted by JOD
Originally Posted by aleneros
Originally Posted by JOD
Originally Posted by Zolton
A lot of car sites, people claim they get their best UOA results on Rotella. BMW, Subaru....etc
I don't know what a "best UOA" is, but on my 1.8T EA888 (Stage 1 APR tune), my wear numbers have been low single digits, and there's plenty of additive left.
I'm using a 504/507 oil, which is what is spec'd. I don't consider it a huge hardship to purchase it and put it in the vehicle. I'm not running an oil change shop at my house, so minimizing sku count isn't a big concern. I order oil when I need it, or a change or two ahead of time if it's on sale. That's not too fussy for me.
Personally, I wouldn't use a highly additized oil in a direct injection engine that doesn't call for it. I see no benefits, and some potential drawbacks.
Hi JOD,
What is your OCI? And which oil you used BTW?
My OCI is conservative, between 5 and 6K, but only because the tune dumps a bit more fuel into the oil. You can see 2 of my last 3 UOA's here. I have a 3rd on that is 6K, and it's almost identical:
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/foru...w1-8t-ea888-alltrack-5011-miles-apr-tune
I'm currently using Mobil1 Formula 5W30 ESP.
Taiwan has been low sulfur for longer than the US, so fuel quality shouldn't be an issue. It's more the breathing in of scooter exhaust that's the issues! (I'm in Taichung about 3 months a year).
That's interesting! you've been Taichung! Hope you enjoy the food/sightseeing with pearl bubble tea lol
I happen to own a Skoda Kodiaq SUV equipped with VAG EA888 Gen3b petrol engine 2.0, and trying to find a high C/P engine oil for it.
Currently it's running comprehensive 5W-30 LL VW 504 00/507 00 (probably Shell? I checked the bottle bottom it's written something like:Shell HK office)
The OCI is planned as 15000KM/year, also as they advised/covered in warranty.
I wonder if VW502 00/50500 (FULL SAPS) is a better choice than a VW 504 00/507 00(Mid/low SAPS) one If I stick with the current OCI? (mixed driving condition 60% city/40% highway)
The UOA fee in Taiwan is quite high (~USD 80), I wonder if there is any alternative way to figure this out?
BTW, what is the UOA fee in your side?