So I went to Amsoil's website and looked up the car under the "Product Application Guide," and was shocked to find out that the recommended oil was 5W-40!
I guess that VW may have changed their oil recommendations since the Passat sludge problem I guess, but I've always believed that this engine used 5W-30. I'm trying to steer a friend in the right direction, as far as using the correct grade of synthetic oil. I was thinking M1 5W-30, but perhaps not?
I need to know immediately, otherwise he'll bring his car into VW on Monday.
Please help.
Michael
I guess that VW may have changed their oil recommendations since the Passat sludge problem I guess, but I've always believed that this engine used 5W-30. I'm trying to steer a friend in the right direction, as far as using the correct grade of synthetic oil. I was thinking M1 5W-30, but perhaps not?
I need to know immediately, otherwise he'll bring his car into VW on Monday.
Please help.
Michael