'00 VW TDI - 15k OCI - Delvac1/M1

[Scooter]

This is an update to my previous posts. This 15k mile sample was taken with 115k miles on the vehicle and is listed as the 3rd entry in each row. I used a mix of Delvac1 and M1 TSUV. Fuel was ARCO ECD-1 ULSD. I am working with Terry Dyson and have been using Lube Control (LC20) in the oil and Fuel Power (FP60) as a fuel additive along with his other suggestions. This sample was anaylzed by Blackstone. I am very happy with both the analysis results and Terry's services.

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A little background…..

I bought my 2000 Jetta TDI 5spd in Fall of '03 with 54k miles on the odometer. The maintenance records were not complete so I opted to run double Auto-RX cleaning cycles with Delvac 1300. After the cleaning and rinse cycles were complete, I switched it over to Delvac 1. (Now using LC20 oil additive)

My driving is 80% Highway (usually 70-75 mph) and 20% City. I don’t baby it.

Fuel: My fuel was exclusively ARCO ECD-1 ULSD with Primrose 405/402. (Now using FP60)

Oil/filters: Delvac 1 with Mann oil filter and Mann air filter.

Mods: Rocketchip Stage 2, Sprint 520 nozzles, Diesel Geek Race Pipe, Old Navy CCV, CAT Fuel Filter, OMI.

Lab: Testing was performed by Blackstone. Sample drawn via dipstick.

The first set of data had 10k on the oil and 90k on the vehicle. The fourth data set had 10k on the oil and 100k on the vehicle. The third and most recent data is for a 15k interval with 115k on the ODO.

RESULTS:

Iron 16 15 25
Chrome 1 2 2
Lead 1 1 3
Copper 1 2 2
Tin 1 1 0
Alum. 2 2 2
Nickel 0 0 0
Silver 0 0 0
Silicon 5 4 3
Boron 52 38 24
Sodium 2 0 1
Mag 575 481 480
Calcium 2928 2409 2317
Barium 0 0 0
Phos. 1318 1138 1044
Zinc 1565 1299 1276
Moly 3 2 3
Tit., Van., Pot, - All zero

Fuel less than .5, less than .5, less than .5
Visc. (@100) 79.1, 74.8, 73.0
Water 0 0 0
Soot/solids .4 .4 .3
Glycol neg neg neg
TBN 8.0 6.6 4.8

Any comments are welcomed and appreciated.

 

[Pablo]

Whatis Old Navy CCV?

 

[Scooter]

The Old Navy CCV (Crank Case Vent) is an improved CCV filter system for the TDI. It helps control the amount of oil being sucked/blown into the intake system which in turn contributes to intake clogging.

 

[TexasTDI]

I'm still amazed that people continue to use oil additives. Can anybody say Slick 50?

Adding something to your oil changes the chemistry of the oil.

It's best to just use a high quality oil from the start and be done with it.

Mobil is a good oil. It needs no extra aftermarket additives. But if Mobil doesn't perform to your liking, try a different oil like Amsoil or Redline.

 

[Doug Hillary]

Hi;
TexasTDI - you said;
"I'm still amazed that people continue to use oil additives. Can anybody say Slick 50?

Adding something to your oil changes the chemistry of the oil. It's best to just use a high quality oil from the start and be done with it.

Mobil is a good oil. It needs no extra aftermarket additives. But if Mobil doesn't perform to your liking, try a different oil like Amsoil or Redline."

I totally agree - why?
Now, most engine makers - petrol/diesel, private/commercial - specifically state NOT to!

Texas - please tell me how you and your surrounds are after the disaster - it has all dropped from "in depth" news coverage here!
We care here!!

Doug

 

[TexasTDI]

quote:

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Originally posted by Doug Hillary:
Texas - please tell me how you and your surrounds are after the disaster - it has all dropped from "in depth" news coverage here!
We care here!!

Doug

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The power of Mother Nature is truely amazing. I live outside of Tyler (east texas), about 5 hours North of the Gulf of Mexico. And Rita was still a strong Tropical Storm when she came through here.

No real damage here, just a lot of small limbs, leaves, etc. Took a while to clean up the yard. Luckily we were west of the eye. Longview, only 40 miles east of here, wasn't so lucky. The North/East side of the eye is the worst part.

The worst damage in Texas was Port Arthur and Beaumont. Jasper, over an hour north of the Gulf, experienced 100mph winds and a lot of damage as well.

 

[TR3-2001SE]

Excellent analysis. You are getting your moneys worth out of Terry.

 

[automated1]

quote:

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Originally posted by Scooter:

Mods: Rocketchip Stage 2, Sprint 520 nozzles, Diesel Geek Race Pipe, Old Navy CCV, CAT Fuel Filter, OMI.

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What type of HP #'s do u estimate you are making with the TDI now? Ive always been interested in them but some things people tell me about VW turn me away. I have a civic right now but I wouldnt mind getting the mpg a diesel would.

 

[Scooter]

I have never had it on the dyno but, based on others with the same mods, I would estimate 130-140 hp and 230-240 ft/lbs torque. Even with the mods, I still get 48-50 MPG Avg.