Originally Posted By: steve20
Thanks for the feedback guys-----are you saying Pentosin is not as worthy in these applications as Castrol & others Euro formulations--? Not sure which you are referring to.
Also, if you would, regarding viscosity in the short-tripper Audi,think I would be better off with using dealer changes with TOTAL in the Audi short-tripper? I'm also thinking 5-30 would be a better choice during the winter in the northeast?
Steve
Yes, compare to Castrol 0W30, 0W40 it is not in the same league. Good oil, but not same league.
Short trips? Get Castrol 0W30 in local Auto Zone during sale. Regardless of short trips, Castrol 0W40 is on thin side of W40 oils. But, if you still want thinner oil, my choice would be Castrol 0W30. I used it a lot, before 0W40 was available in Wal Mart, and it is probably best oil for Euro applications. It has same formulation as 0W40, just bit thinner. It has lower NOACK, which means less deposits. I do not use it anymore since price does not justify it compare to 0W40. However, if you can find it on sale that is great. Definiately better then Total since Castrol 0W30 and 0W40 are PAO based oils, while Total is Group III or Hydro cracked same as Pentosin. However, Total also makes great oils.
To be clear, all oils you mentioned are good. Just DO NOT use Castrol 5W40 that VW dealers are using.