jay_fyp
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Oct 29, 2004
- Location
- New Jersey
- TDI
- 2015 Golf TDI 6MT 2004 Jetta TDI (PD) 5mt R.I.P - 2013 Golf TDI 6mt - 2004 Golf TDI (PD) 5MT
Just curious. Is there any noticeable variables? Are the failures you've seen more with one brand/spec of oil compared to another or is it completely random? I've stuck with TXT until it was no longer available, and have used Castrol Edge 5w-40 Turbo Diesel 505.01 since then which I order online (which vw claims they can't get and don't make anymore and try and sell you 5w-30 something something even though I confirmed it's readily available online and they do still in fact make it).
So my main question, although a better oil spec and brand in most peoples eyes is available, what oil were the majority of people using for the general life of the car, when they had severe wear and or failure?
Knock on wood, 260,000k strong on my 04 and had it checked a couple months ago.
So my main question, although a better oil spec and brand in most peoples eyes is available, what oil were the majority of people using for the general life of the car, when they had severe wear and or failure?
Knock on wood, 260,000k strong on my 04 and had it checked a couple months ago.