, some are daily drivers, most are projects, some are wrecked parts cars, miles ranging from 150k-660k. I've seen all types of oils ran, never seen a cam last as long or wear as good except when using Schaeffer's Supreme 9000 5w40 synthetic oil.
Paycheck? I wish, lol.He doesn't have that kind of data. That's what is commonly called an opinion. Rotella T6 is a good oil. For somebody to make a blanket statement that another oil is vastly superior to Rotella makes me think he is getting a paycheck from that company.
I can understand why people like T6, cheap, readily available, but superior to Schaeffer's? Not in my book. Personally I like Schaeffer's oil, and think it's a fantastic product which is superior to other oils I've used. No. I meant the oil you use being vastly superior to T6. I don't see how it would be. But i think it's great that you are seeing differences in oil. I may give your oil a try in the future, depending on price.Paycheck? I wish, lol.
But as I've said many times before, put whatever oil you like into your car, it's a free country.
Seriously though unless you have tried Schaeffer's oil, don't knock it. I've at least personally used every oil I talk about.
In an effort to try and get the topic back onto high mileage cars vs oil discussions, lol, I have an update on my car. Finally decided to replace my MAF sensor, it was not giving me any symptoms of being bad, but my fuel mileage has been suffering for quite awhile lately. Checked all the usual suspects, even tested the MAF and everything tested out great. So I finally decided to swap out the MAF with a new one on the shelf, gained back my MPG. Now I'm back up to averaging 47-48 MPG (70+ MPH, with 200-300 lbs of tools/parts).
I know you don't want this to be an oil thread, and you touched on the differences you've noticed with the T6 vs 9000. Can you elaborate more on the Mobil1 vs Schaeffer's oil differences?Yeah, I reset the trip meter so it would read 600,000 & 600.
Last year I drove 70k miles in my Jetta, plus the miles I put on my F250 truck, 03 Golf TDI, & 01 Golf TDI. Yeah, lot of driving, lol. Did I mention I travel doing mobile service work?
I'll have to try and wash the car and post a pic, its still in amazingly good shape considering its a 16 year old car with 600k+. Not perfect by any means, but solid.
Btw, I use Schaeffer's Supreme 9000 5w40 synthetic oil, best oil I've used by far. (Not trying to start an argument about oils) I switched to it back around 250k, I used mobil & rotella 5w40 oils prior to that.
Also I modded the car right after I bought it at 172k. Currently has VNT17 turbo, Malone Stage 4 tune, PP764's, G60/VR6 clutch kit (431k and counting), .681 5th gear, towing hitch, 1" lift, wagon springs & more stuff that I'm probably forgetting.
Lifetime average of 46 MPG.
Cheers,
Ben
I don't have a lot of personal experience with Mobil 1 TDT, I used it a couple of times a long time ago in one of my cars, but for the price I'd rather have Schaeffer's. Only thing I don't like about TDT is the "yellow" staining it leaves under the valve cover, lol. I can always tell when a customer uses TDT when I first pop off the valve cover, it's annoying. HahaI know you don't want this to be an oil thread, and you touched on the differences you've noticed with the T6 vs 9000. Can you elaborate more on the Mobil1 vs Schaeffer's oil differences?
I'm new to the TDI world. The PO has only run Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck the entire life of my '04. It's still on the original cam, and I'm reading that's pretty good for the BEW engine.
I know some of the best trans builders in the country use Schaeffer's oil in their competition use pulling trucks! I'm tempted to order some and send both Mobil and Schaeffer's off for analysis.
Thanks! We value your opinion
After reading an excellent article on oil as per Ferrari's take on what oil to use I have a LOT better understanding of what happens with oil and what is most important. Anyway... driving style, environment and driving conditions matter a LOT.
Only in my ALHs -- can't speak for PDs. But through 58 oil changes, 55 of them have been Mobil 1 5w40 or Mobil Delvac 1 5w40. Plus one Castrol, one Total/Elf, and one bulk 5w40 that was probably Castrol (that led to a shorter-than-normal oil change interval).
Correct, but in my case VCDS showed nothing wrong with my MAF. According to VCDS it was functioning properly.
That's great news. I think I will continue to use Mobil1 TDT. Its easy to get at Walmart for me. I have a timing belt change coming up quick, I think I will pop the valve cover and inspect the cam for wear and pitting. Other than that, at 251k miles, the PD TDI seems to run great!
My 02 is at 430KKm now and is getting to feel like it needs a clutch. I've been quoted $1,500 here in Calgary (at a "guru" shop). Was wondering what you paid (assuming parts + labour)?
Good grief, only $151 for labour??
Any chance of getting your guru's name and contact info? I might be willing to drive to Vancouver for that kind of a deal.
That's what my Bill says. Give him a BUZZ: IB MOTORS on ShaughnessyGood grief, only $151 for labour??
Thanks!
Got a quote from them:
Thanks, Ben. I have to admit, 600k feels more exclusive than 500k. I've seen Toyota Echos and Tacoma pickups with 500k miles -- I just hate to think how horrible it must have been to drive one of them for so long.TornadoRed, welcome to the 600k club!
Just sayin'
