Which of these 0W30s do you like the best?

[1JZ_E46]

Neither. Castrol EDGE 0W-30 A3/B4 (502 spec). It's rarely on sale at AAP. Or save yourself the hassle (and money) and just use EDGE 0W-40.

 

[JFAllen]

I've been running Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W30 (PP Euro LX) in my Saab turbo for 3 years (since I got it.) The lifter clatter on startup is gone, the fuel economy has improved and the oil consumption has fallen.

It's expensive, but with a VI of over 200 and HTHS >3.5 loads of Boron it's hard to top.

Jordan

 

[21Rouge]

Originally Posted by JFAllen
I've been running Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W30 (PP Euro LX)

with a VI of over 200 and HTHS >3.5 loads of Boron it's hard to top.

Jordan


Thanks for contributing to this thread Jordan. Today I will do a fill of the PP EURO LX.

(Any chance you have done a UOA for a run of the Helix?)

 

[21Rouge]

Originally Posted by 1JZ_E46
Or save yourself the hassle (and money) and just use EDGE 0W-40.


No hassle as I have the PP and M1 in my stash and both were obtained for a great price.

 

[zeng]

Originally Posted by 21Rouge
Originally Posted by JFAllen
I've been running Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W30 (PP Euro LX)

with a VI of over 200 and HTHS >3.5 loads of Boron it's hard to top.

Jordan


Thanks for contributing to this thread Jordan. Today I will do a fill of the PP EURO LX.

(Any chance you have done a UOA for a run of the Helix?)

UOA
AVL is the same oil as ECT C2/C3.

 

[nolesfan]

I've been using VW504 oil in my GLI for almost 4 years now with no issues. I've never noticed any oil loss between changes and do 5k mile oil change intervals.

EDIT: I do not have experience with either brands the OP mentioned; I have been using Motul 8100 X-Clean+ 5w30 since it meets VW504/507 and I like the price.

 

[edyvw]

Originally Posted by 21Rouge
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by 21Rouge

AVAILABLE for new fill:
Heading into winter I have these 2 oils on hand

• Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W-30 M1 Specs
  OR
• Pennzoil Platinum EURO LX 0W30 PP EURO specs

(Both of these oils are warranty approved for this application as each have the VW 504 certification).

I would use Castrol 0W40

BUT, if you are stuck on VW 504.00 use Mobil1 ESP 5W30.

Mobil1 ESP 5W30 is more stout oil than both you mentioned. Pour point is -45c, and regarding cold start you will be more then fine. HTHS is 3.58 which is almost equal to HTHS of Motul X-Clean 5W40.
That is if you want probably best VW 504.00/507.00 oil.
If you are stuck on 0W, get Castrol 0W40 or even better, Castrol 0W30 ACEA A3/B3 B4.

 

[21Rouge]

Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by 21Rouge
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by 21Rouge

AVAILABLE for new fill:
Heading into winter I have these 2 oils on hand

• Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W-30 M1 Specs
  OR
• Pennzoil Platinum EURO LX 0W30 PP EURO specs

(Both of these oils are warranty approved for this application as each have the VW 504 certification).

I would use Castrol 0W40

BUT, if you are stuck on VW 504.00 use Mobil1 ESP 5W30.

Mobil1 ESP 5W30 is more stout oil than both you mentioned.


Maybe next time but the point was I had those 0W30s in my possession (and not ESP 5W30).

(Anyways this thread can be done as I put in the PP EURO LX).

 

[21Rouge]

Originally Posted by zeng
Originally Posted by 21Rouge
Originally Posted by JFAllen
I've been running Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W30 (PP Euro LX)

with a VI of over 200 and HTHS >3.5 loads of Boron it's hard to top.

Jordan


Thanks for contributing to this thread Jordan. Today I will do a fill of the PP EURO LX.

(Any chance you have done a UOA for a run of the Helix?)

UOA
AVL is the same oil as ECT C2/C3.


Thanks for your help zeng. That is an impressive run of this 0W30.