Exactly what oil to use? I get 5 different options
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: CT
Yea I got it. Thanks man.
Car feels like it runs smoother already! ( Maybe it's just me )
It's the 1st oil change on the car since I got it. I bought it a month and a half ago, and alrdy driven 5,000 miles. :shock:
I reset the oil service light, but I think I reset the Inspection light too.
Whats that for and how often does it come on?
Thanks guys!
Car feels like it runs smoother already! ( Maybe it's just me )
It's the 1st oil change on the car since I got it. I bought it a month and a half ago, and alrdy driven 5,000 miles. :shock:
I reset the oil service light, but I think I reset the Inspection light too.
Whats that for and how often does it come on?
Thanks guys!
I've never heard of an inspection light, it should have just reset your 10k service light.
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,009
From: Rochester, MN
5k in 1.5 months?! thats over 100 miles a day average! lol at 50 miles per hour avg (which is kida a lot) thats about 2 hours / day in vehicle...
lucky! i wish i got to spend that much time with my baby ; ) haha
lucky! i wish i got to spend that much time with my baby ; ) haha
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Nashville, TN
Eh, lol I drive to work and back (about 50miles round trip) Everyday minus Sunday. And all but about 8 miles is interstate. so 70-80mph.
Then the driving around to and from my Girlfriends, Etc....
Yeah It's allot. I know. I just had an interview for a new job (FireFighter)
and it's 5miles from my house. so I'll be cutting about 45miles out. lol
Then the driving around to and from my Girlfriends, Etc....
Yeah It's allot. I know. I just had an interview for a new job (FireFighter)
and it's 5miles from my house. so I'll be cutting about 45miles out. lol
1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 59
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Actually, the 2nd number is what you would need to be concerned about, the lower first number just means it circulates easier at start up, which is good. If you are worried about temps in the summer, you could go to the 5w-50, which meets the VW 505.0 spec. 15w-50 has more ZDDP. But its important to note that if your oil temps never actually climb above normal, you prolly dont need to go to 50. Mine hover right around 75c in winter, and and slowly climb to 90c during the hot months and 40 is fine. Oil temps above that and I would prolly go to 50.
What are you running now?
What are you running now?
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Joined: May 2011
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So, what is the latest word? I just learned about this problem. My mechanic just filled the car with Quaker State High Mileage 10W-30. I am worried like hell that this is going to cause problems. The car has been consuming a lot more oil during the last few years. It is not leaking oil, but it is going down a quart every 2,000 miles or so.
I only drive about 8,000 miles per year. But, I am going on a 1,000 mile trip in a few weeks. I do not want to do permanent damage to my engine. Thanks
I only drive about 8,000 miles per year. But, I am going on a 1,000 mile trip in a few weeks. I do not want to do permanent damage to my engine. Thanks
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