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exactly what oil to use? 503.01, 502, 505 or 187?

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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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Default exactly what oil to use? 503.01, 502, 505 or 187?

Last one is a joke of course.

I read the very informative list of oils on the FAQ, but I think I got confused. I bought castrol syntec 0-30 euro formula that is vw 503.01 approved.

Is that the correct weight and rating? Or is it for the new TT?


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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 03:38 AM
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Default been running Mobil 1 0w-40 for the last 120k+ miles>>>

car has 150k on it, does not burn a drop....changed every 5k with a new OEM filter.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 03:43 AM
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Ditto for 85000 miles. Replaced valve cover gasket this week. Perfectly clean underneath.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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Same here with 134K.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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Default I use the mobil one thats on sale (0W40 or 5W30) at Walmart or Costco every 5K.

I don't see a problem with 0W30 especially in the winter if you go every 5K.

Bob Quindazzi recommends the 5W30. He built my bottom end.
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160K miles, Mobil 1 5w-30 (more readily available) every 10K miles, never had to top up.
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