Ok, Simple question. What Type engine oil dose VW recommend,synthetic or regular base stock for 2003 TDI engines?
Thanks
Dave
Ok, Simple question. What Type engine oil dose VW recommend,synthetic or regular base stock for 2003 TDI engines?
Thanks
Dave


Castrol Syntec 5W40
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> Ok, Simple question. What Type engine oil dose VW recommend,synthetic or
regular base stock for 2003 TDI engines?
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> Thanks
> Dave
"N1RZB" <n1…@110.net> wrote in news:v3u19fh231uq98@corp.supernews.com:
> Ok, Simple question. What Type engine oil dose VW recommend,synthetic
> or regular base stock for 2003 TDI engines?
VW recommends a 5W40, diesel-rated oil. The only oils which meet
those specs are synthetic. Most widely available are Shell Rotella T
synthetic (many Wal-Marts have this one), Chevron Delo 400 synthetic, and
Mobil Delvac 1 (NOT Mobil 1). Castrol makes a special version of their
Syntec in 5W40 which is apparently available only at VW dealers, which is
also supposed to be suitable, but it’s quite a bit more expensive than the
other options.
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