Mixing different "Vintages" of GC

[T_Man]

Went to my local AZ today and found the elusive GC; However they had 3 different variations, and not enough of any one to completely fill my thirsty VW Touareg (4.2L V8, 9.6 quarts). I have 7 quarts that have the yellow "European Formula" blurb on the front label, code M07309, and 3 quarts with a slightly different label that is code M07199, so it's a bit older than the other (They even had 4 bottles of M02 on the back of the shelf, pretty dusty! I guess that is the actual Green! I almost bought one just to see it, but it wasn't worth $6.29).

Anyways, is there any problem mixing the M07309 and M07199? I would not think so, but I thought I would ask the experts. Opinions welcome!

Thanks,
T-Man

 

[StoicDude]

I say no problem with mixing. Even mixing Green and Gold should be ok.

I personally wouldn't mix the US 0w-30 with anything, but that is just me.

 

[wantin150]

I have a couple decent UOA's posted with mixed GC. I've mixed date codes and Green and Gold. Nothing spectacular but definitely nothing near a toasted engine. You should be fine!

 

[mikered30]

Wow, 10 quarts you have to buy. What will be your OCI, 7,500 miles?

 

[ctrcbob]

Just make sure that somewhere on the back of each bottle, it says "Made in Germany". It may be in very small print, but it will be there if in deed it was made in Germany.

 

[T_Man]

Thanks all! The "Made in Germany" is present on all vintages, I made sure of that. Looks like I'm OK, thanks for the comments.

Recommended OCI is 10K, I expect I'll get a UOA at 5K and see how it's doing.

T_Man

 

[Fester]

I cant find it anymore, its made me ill.