dieseldave11
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what type of oil do i need for an 02 jetta tdi? I was told 5w40 synthetic castrol gtx what type of filter would I need? could I use mobil 1 0w30 advanced fuel economy?
I'm thinking this was a typo and he meant the Rotella T6 full synthetic 5w40.most people here will recommend Rotella T6 15w-40
and dissuade most everything else
10K is the factory recommended interval with the correct synthetic oil, and in fact many of the guys who have done used oil analysis are/have gone 25k miles between changes. In Europe, where they have the engine oil monitoring sensor, some of the intervals are even longer.10k miles on the same oil and 20k on the filter isnt that bad for the engine and decrease fuel economy?
VW is very specific when it comes to the grades of oil it allows to be used in it's diesel engines, and as such has released specifications that the engine oil needs to comply with. Your ALH engine needs engine oil that is 505.00 spec, which is basically an indication of quality. Check the backs of the oils that you have there, and unless it SPECIFICALLY says that it is 505.00 spec DO NOT USE IT.what type of oil do i need for an 02 jetta tdi? I was told 5w40 synthetic castrol gtx what type of filter would I need? could I use mobil 1 0w30 advanced fuel economy?
Check your owner's manual, but I believe it suggests Rotella T6 5W-40. With so many different engines it is always best to follow the manual.VW is very specific when it comes to the grades of oil it allows to be used in it's diesel engines,....
what type of oil do i need for an 02 jetta tdi? I was told 5w40 synthetic castrol gtx what type of filter would I need? could I use mobil 1 0w30 advanced fuel economy?
Check this oil analysis out. I still have this oil (M1 TDT) in the car and will run it for another 5K until I change it. Eventuall I may go 20K oil changes. 12ppm of iron after 10K is very low. Granted I have a AMSOIL bypass filter but I leave that in for 30 to 40K.
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Check your owner's manual, but I believe it suggests Rotella T6 5W-40. With so many different engines it is always best to follow the manual.
Note: The numbers and letters don't mean that the the higher the number is better, rather the it is just a number
M1 TDT and Rotella T6 out perform the 505.00 in many cases, and even the 505.01 in the PDs. Many posts on the forum to prove that.VW is very specific when it comes to the grades of oil it allows to be used in it's diesel engines, and as such has released specifications that the engine oil needs to comply with. Your ALH engine needs engine oil that is 505.00 spec, which is basically an indication of quality. Check the backs of the oils that you have there, and unless it SPECIFICALLY says that it is 505.00 spec DO NOT USE IT.
Also, everyone here is pretty firm on the oil, and they know what they are talking about. If you're dead set on using up what you have make sure it's the right spec. Otherwise, don't chance it.
As far as the filter goes, talk to a parts store or your local VW dealership. They can hook you up with a filter. And remember, the longer your OCI, the better quality filter your should rely on.
You are correct and what I wrote was confusing on several levels.No VW manual I have ever seen has recommended or "suggested Rotella T6 5w-40", or any other particilar brand of oil. Rotella T6 is a very good oil meeting the spec and I use it myself, but there is no mention of it in the owners manual.
True, higher number doesn't mean better, but they are not just numbers. They have very specific, useful meaning.
I take it as in the API ratings, not the VW ratings, I wasn't confused.Check your owner's manual, but I believe it suggests Rotella T6 5W-40. With so many different engines it is always best to follow the manual.
Note: The numbers and letters don't mean that the the higher the number is better, rather the it is just a number