Kier
Veteran Member
- Joined
- May 14, 2004
- Location
- Trenton NJ
- TDI
- 2006.5 Jetta Limited Diesel Edition, DSG, Reflex Silver/Anthracite
2004 Jetta GLS TDI Wagon (BEW Engine): 55K miles
I have been using ELF Evolution CRV 506.01 oil for the past three 10K oil changes with excellent results. I have consistantly been getting around 700 miles per tank with a recent record of 714 miles. Does decent fuel economy relate to less wear and tear on the engine? I recently have been viewing posts by others stating that they would never trust a 0W-30 vs a 5W-40. Others have statistically measured the additional costs for the 506.01 vs the 505.01 offerings. Since I perform approx 2 oil changes per year, I don't mind spending the extra 5-6 dollars per liter. I am not an expert with lubricants, but I have compared the attributes of 506.01 to 505.01 and clearly see the benefits of 506.01. Can the oil experts chime in and comment on the 0W-30 506.01 vs 5W-40 505.01 recommendations. Are the 5W-40 supporters old school? With the technology changing so rapidly, are the 0W-30 506.01 choices excelling with equal or better overall engine protection? My primary goal is to protect my engine and keep the car many years. I recall one thread stating that the 0W-30 506.01 is the primary oil used throughout Europe in PD's.
I have been using ELF Evolution CRV 506.01 oil for the past three 10K oil changes with excellent results. I have consistantly been getting around 700 miles per tank with a recent record of 714 miles. Does decent fuel economy relate to less wear and tear on the engine? I recently have been viewing posts by others stating that they would never trust a 0W-30 vs a 5W-40. Others have statistically measured the additional costs for the 506.01 vs the 505.01 offerings. Since I perform approx 2 oil changes per year, I don't mind spending the extra 5-6 dollars per liter. I am not an expert with lubricants, but I have compared the attributes of 506.01 to 505.01 and clearly see the benefits of 506.01. Can the oil experts chime in and comment on the 0W-30 506.01 vs 5W-40 505.01 recommendations. Are the 5W-40 supporters old school? With the technology changing so rapidly, are the 0W-30 506.01 choices excelling with equal or better overall engine protection? My primary goal is to protect my engine and keep the car many years. I recall one thread stating that the 0W-30 506.01 is the primary oil used throughout Europe in PD's.