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This is the key point I believe. Comparing the benefits of doing additional oil filtration on pre-CR TDIs with heavy duty diesel (505, CK, etc.) oil with attempting the same benefit using 507 oil in common rail TDIs is a little bit like apples and coconuts to me.

And speaking of "no free lunch", I would argue that this is an exponentially bigger problem for the whole automotive industry (among others), as the powers of the world are doing their best to hide from each other natural resources necessary for any kind of evolution and revolution of our...

I would think apples and oranges comparison. The cost/benefit does not seem reasonable for CR TDIs.

^^^ Ok, one option. Another one, run this two step program: 1) https://www.bgprod.com/catalog/engine/bg-dynamic-engine-cleaner/ 2) https://www.bgprod.com/catalog/engine/bg-dynamic-engine-rinse-oil/ Then, for a CR TDI, run a one or more short oil change intervals (OCI), like 5,000 miles using a...

Interesting, in our area (SE Texas) Love's fuel stations have the highest D2 prices by like 50 cents or more. This company and other 'truck stops' nearby really stick it to the truckers!

^^^ Personally I would not sweat it too much. If you have a common rail based TDI then 507 approved oils are all pretty much the same robustness. I would buy based on cost, TDIClub vendor sponsors, and so forth.

I live a a warm to hot area and I gather information that AGM batteries do not do so well in the heat. I could be wrong.

So I do not need a new battery right now, but so far my more bang for the money research takes me here (if I can fit it in my wife's 2015 Passat)...

What about the Ford Maverick hybrid, fairly new I know and probably a two year wait to get one, but how is the reliability so far?

It is becoming abundantly clear that there will not be an exponential EV growth from one brand only and one company putting charging stations. Putting the cart in front of the horse will continue the EV linear growth. In short to midterm, it seems, hybrids have a better chance of substantial...

I was considering selling my TDI and just committing to full electric. After the last few weeks, maybe not. "In the end, I just don't get how Tesla can seem to put in massive SuperCharger installations in many locations in what seems like mere months and then keep them maintained, but companies...

Ok, just an example, if I drive an ICE Camry from San Antonio to Dallas and, for illustration purposes, the same route, conditions, etc. with a Camry hybrid, both set the cruise at 75 MPH, I expect to get a similar MPG outcome?

Ok, fair comment regarding gasoline hybrid vehicles being more complex. I have never owned one and I was thinking the same about complexity. I am also trying to keep an open mind for the future. I am thinking that hybrids have been around for decades and now we have options such as mini-van...

Ok, good deal. I think my main hesitation would be the relatively low CCA. If I recall correctly all of my TDIs (three total) batteries were/are 700 CCA or more. I travel from time to time to very cold places so I want to not take any chances in this regard.

Ok, thanks. So 95AH capacity and 450 CCA. Did I get these specs right?

Best option for 50/50 city/hwy? Focus: Gas-electric hybrid vehicles get a boost in the US from Ford, others https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gas-electric-hybrid-vehicles-get-boost-us-ford-others-2023-08-23/ Andrew DiFeo, dealer principal at Hyundai of St. Augustine...

Ok, thanks for the feedback. When you say a "Toureg battery", what do you mean please?

Has anyone used Ross-Tech VCDS in a 2015 Passat to change the car charging settings for an AGM battery? If so would you provide some details please?

I believe Rowe - 5W30 is also German and is/was available through one of our long time TDIClub vendor sponsors 👍

Thank you turbobrick240. Basically why take a chance with a higher ash content diesel oil knowing that the CR emissions system (2007 and newer) is fairly expensive to repair/replace?