Oil suggestions for Montana Allroad
11-22-2009, 08:53 PM
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Oil suggestions for Montana Allroad
Hey, new member and new Allroad owner. I recently bought a 2003 Allroad with 67000 miles. I want to change the oil to synthetic but am not sure what to get for the winter. It gets cold here and the car will be parked outside all winter. It may see temperatures ranging from 55 to -30. I want these turbos to last as long as possible. Anything else I should look at to make the car cold weather ready? Thanks in advance.
11-23-2009, 04:54 PM
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation
It deals with vapors (including water vapor) from the crank case and valve train. When it gets plugged up, pressure builds and oil starts leaking past gaskets, especially the valve cover gaskets.
0w30 is also recommended, but my NAPA only had 3 quarts of it, compared to 400 quarts of the 0W40.
Check on the allroad forum and especially the B5-S4 2000-2002 forum for lots of good stuff about the 2.7t. The engine forum seems to be a little slow.
Welcome aboard-it's good to hear from another Montana allroader!
0w30 is also recommended, but my NAPA only had 3 quarts of it, compared to 400 quarts of the 0W40.
Check on the allroad forum and especially the B5-S4 2000-2002 forum for lots of good stuff about the 2.7t. The engine forum seems to be a little slow.
Welcome aboard-it's good to hear from another Montana allroader!
11-25-2009, 11:08 AM
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Search for "spider hose" and you'll come up with some info.
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Thanks for all the help. Just got the oil changed, now just need to get the spider hose. Could one of you guys link me the part from an online buyer? Thanks,
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One more quick question. The dealer said my cam adjuster seals were starting to "sweat", How long until this can be a concern? What would the cost of a repair be? I bought the car from the dealer 2 weeks ago and I don't know how much they will help me out money wise on repairs. Thanks.