[Shop-talk] Oil analysis - Blackstone

[Todd Walke]

John wrote:
>>VW specs out 10,000 miles oil changes for my TDI. Synthetic oils
>>required.

         True.  Every manufacturer sets out oil specifications for their 
engines.  Some oils will state on the bottle, "meets Ford spec 1234, Chevy 
spec 556", etc.  In my 2001 TDI, I use Shell Rotella-T 5W-40 which meets VW 
spec 505.00 for my car.  There are actually quite a few oils that meet the 
505.00 spec, so I can choose from several.
         In newer VW diesels, I'd need an oil that meets their 507.00 
standards due to the particulate filter in those cars.


Todd
Seattle,WA
'86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car) 273,000 miles
'01 Golf TDI, silver.   (new work car)       290,000 miles
'87 Golf, Polar Silver. (retired work car)   654,000 miles <- Gone to a new 
home :(
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