Which oil is "better" for a tgdi? Ford Fiesta ST 1.6l.
I've been using the Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 but it's getting harder to find locally. This last oil change, I went with Valvoline Advanced
ValvolineWhich oil is "better" for a tgdi? Ford Fiesta ST 1.6l.
I've been using the Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 but it's getting harder to find locally. This last oil change, I went with Valvoline Advanced 5w30.
Which one would you guys prefer?
I've always changed the oil at 3k miles, and I've always used 5w30. It has less than 30k miles on it now.With that engine you need to be worried about lspi. You need to use a sn+ or sp oil.
And DO NOT under any circumstances go more than 4-5k on an oci
I have a hybrid turbo Fiesta ST that’s approaching 179k miles now on the original engine and gearbox
Of those two oils I’d choose the Valvoline. But I’d really look at PUP or Castrol gold bottle if you’re going for off the shelf oils.
The absolute best oil for that engine (strictly my opinion) is the no VII Hpl but it’s spendy.
And definitely use 5w30. I know the cap says 5w20, but don’t listen to it lol
Many folks swear by PUP due to the low NOAK. Even then I wouldn’t worry about SAPS levels unless you are burning oilI've always changed the oil at 3k miles, and I've always used 5w30. It has less than 30k miles on it now.
I thought the PUP was a mid saps oil and not really that good for a tgdi?
Valvoline European Vehicle Full Synthetic 0w-30.
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It is without doubt a PAO formula, good stuff.
No. I'm not burning any oil, at least not a measurable amount.Many folks swear by PUP due to the low NOAK. Even then I wouldn’t worry about SAPS levels unless you are burning oil
Personal choice is Castrol because I’m a fanboy. But only the extended performance gold bottle stuff.No. I'm not burning any oil, at least not a measurable amount.
PUP or Castrol Edge EP.....which would you choose?
Those are not comparable oils. ESP is far more sophisticated oil.Thanks to everyone that replied. I did like the ESP, it's just getting harder to find locally, that's all. If it's that much better, than I'll just start ordering it. Is it safe to assume that it has less deposits than the Valvoline for the tdgi, and that the
VW 504/507 cert is better than the Dexos cert (not that the car called for either one, but...)?
Thanks again everyone!!
Is this the one you were talking about?With that engine you need to be worried about lspi. You need to use a sn+ or sp oil.
And DO NOT under any circumstances go more than 4-5k on an oci
I have a hybrid turbo Fiesta ST that’s approaching 179k miles now on the original engine and gearbox
Of those two oils I’d choose the Valvoline. But I’d really look at PUP or Castrol gold bottle if you’re going for off the shelf oils.
The absolute best oil for that engine (strictly my opinion) is the no VII Hpl but it’s spendy.
And definitely use 5w30. I know the cap says 5w20, but don’t listen to it lol
Yes. If you order it use the forum code bitog15 for a discountIs this the one you were talking about?
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