Ravenol VSE 0/20 (VW 508), 9659 miles, 2019 VW Jetta 1.4t (TAN, TBN, PC)

[DuckRyder]

 

[MParr]

WOW! This oil held up very well for nearly 10,000 miles.

 

[Greasymechtech]

What filter? Pathetic!
I guess I will stick with my oversized synthetic media 'domestic' filter, filtermag, and magnetic drainplug.

Not too crazy about the PPM iron level... especially from a timing belt engine.

Good that your driving style doesn't show oil dilution from fuel.

This is a high compression turbo GDI motor.... where's the LSPI magnesium? VAG thumbs nose at US oils!!!!

And, the good news:
https://www.getunitronic.com/ecu-tuning/jetta-mk7-14tsi-2019-stage1plus

Dyno confirms why I call this engine.... all torque no rev! Other than 1st gear, I just can't ever push it past 5000rpm and I see why from the dyno graphs.

I keep mine under 2000 shifts points and get 50mpg. I blast around with a 3000rpm shift point and get 38mpg. One is much more fun than the other.

I'm sticking with 5k intervals for now and am contemplating moving the grade upwards since I am already overboosted. Waiting on APR to compare to Unitronic before dumping the JB4.

 

[gregk24]

Thanks for sharing. That does seem like quite a bit of iron at your mileage, I wonder what part of the engine it is coming from?

 

[DuckRyder]

WOW! This oil held up very well for nearly 10,000 miles.

Yes it did.

Kinda wish I knew what was in it from the factory though.

Thanks for sharing. That does seem like quite a bit of iron at your mileage, I wonder what part of the engine it is coming from?

You're welcome.

I am not concerned about the iron, if i wanted to figure out what part it is coming from I would start by figuring out what is iron in the engine... I'm sure it will be right in line with next time around.

 

[DirectRejection]

Trends...not ppm per se.

Ravenol makes some good oils. I have used their 0W16 EFE for many miles in the past.

Duck, what are your thoughts, based on experience, Ravenol vs Castrol ?

 

[DuckRyder]

Duck, what are your thoughts, based on experience, Ravenol vs Castrol ?

Ravenol. The second run is Castrol Professional LLIV FE. I'm not even sure it can still be had, but I wouldn't buy it again anyway.

I think I have enough Ravenol for another change, after that I guess I decide if I stick with it, or try the VW Mobil offering.

 

[PimTac]

What filter? Pathetic!
I guess I will stick with my oversized synthetic media 'domestic' filter, filtermag, and magnetic drainplug.

Not too crazy about the PPM iron level... especially from a timing belt engine.

Good that your driving style doesn't show oil dilution from fuel.

This is a high compression turbo GDI motor.... where's the LSPI magnesium? VAG thumbs nose at US oils!!!!

And, the good news:
https://www.getunitronic.com/ecu-tuning/jetta-mk7-14tsi-2019-stage1plus

Dyno confirms why I call this engine.... all torque no rev! Other than 1st gear, I just can't ever push it past 5000rpm and I see why from the dyno graphs.

I keep mine under 2000 shifts points and get 50mpg. I blast around with a 3000rpm shift point and get 38mpg. One is much more fun than the other.

I'm sticking with 5k intervals for now and am contemplating moving the grade upwards since I am already overboosted. Waiting on APR to compare to Unitronic before dumping the JB4.

Well good for you.

 

[KCJeep]

New tab worked thanks. Not sure if I'd be happy with that iron or not, certainly not alarming despite Blackstones comments it seems a bit above average. The oil itself appears very stout and a great choice in a VW 508. I don't think I've seen a 508 yet that made a poor showing.

Still suspicious of a 20 grade in a VW anyway!

 

[DuckRyder]

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