I've got a VW Passat with a 1.8t that is also chipped. I'm currently running Redline 5W40 and have 2/3 of a case left so I'm good for a while. My plans is to stick with Redline but...
I've been thinking about the hypothetical question, what is the minimum oil you'd run in this engine (in Texas)?
While some dino's have shown great results as far as wear, I have concerns about how it stands up to high heat no matter how short the OCI. Schaeffer's has a blend the looks good. Rotella T synthetic is a choice. Mobil 1 10W30 can be bought at Sam's for ~$4/quart as I recall. Mix in 1 quart of 15W50 might be a good mix for this car.
With some TLC (cool down before turning off), I guess even a good dino with short intervals would be fine.
Lemme know what y'all think,
Matt
I've been thinking about the hypothetical question, what is the minimum oil you'd run in this engine (in Texas)?
While some dino's have shown great results as far as wear, I have concerns about how it stands up to high heat no matter how short the OCI. Schaeffer's has a blend the looks good. Rotella T synthetic is a choice. Mobil 1 10W30 can be bought at Sam's for ~$4/quart as I recall. Mix in 1 quart of 15W50 might be a good mix for this car.
With some TLC (cool down before turning off), I guess even a good dino with short intervals would be fine.
Lemme know what y'all think,
Matt