Engine oil banter.

[turpal]

I`ve been looking at different brands and grades of oil for a while so there are many brands out there meeting the same specs at different prices.Redline claims:
REDLINE Synthetic 5W-40 provides the quickest starts and fastest oil pressure rise. Will reduce turbo lag and provides more power and best economy in an engine in good condition. Replacement for OE factory-fill oils in passenger cars and most light commercials. Thicker oil film at operating temperature than a petroleum 10W-40. Best choice for engines operated in extreme cold weather.
I`m sure not all oils are capable of providing a top lubrication at hight temperatures but there must be a golden middle in price-performance.It would benefit many people if you guys can share your experience with different brands on how different an engine sounded,performed and mpg change from using a different brand and viscosity.

[zollaf]

over the 7 years and 55k miles i owned my disco i changed the oil lots of times, often after only 3k miles. i used lots of different types and grades and really they did all the same thing. no difference really. my 80 i run on some 10 w40 semi that goes in most cars i service where they don't spec a oil by name. i did try some 5w30 but that resulted in less oil pressure so i didn't like it.

[Doctle Odd]

I get a deal from a local Skoda dealer 5 gallons of 10w40 quantum for 77 yoyos

[Col]

What matters is how long the is in the car more than anything.

[turpal]

I get a deal from a local Skoda dealer 5 gallons of 10w40 quantum for 77 yoyos
I`ve lots of quantum oil in stock,any grade,u name it lol Just thought if there is anything else out there that`s worth having because I`m thinking of remapping my car to about 320bhp and its not a VAG,sorry.

[Doctle Odd]

How much do you charge per litre?

[turpal]

How much do you charge per litre?
Depends on the grade.I get mine from TPS on a special deal so stock it for services not retail.If you are local though I can get you some for the same price but if posted the postage might make it pointless.

[Brycie]

Zoll, how did you tell there was less oil pressure? Just out of interest. If it's something your average Joe can also monitor, it may (and you'll be able to correct me if I'm wrong) help us poor 2.0 140 owners watch out for impending oil pump failure.

I'm about to buy 20 litres of Quantum 5w30 for £75 from a local shop. Should do me for the next couple of services plus all the top ups in between.

It's amazing the difference the quality of oil can make. A few years ago, I heard there was a fundamental design flaw in a certain engine (zetec I think, but it was years ago, so I'm a bit hazy) which was an engine killer, and instead of addressing the problem by doing a recall, they were able to just change the recommended oil viscosity & eradicate the problem that way.

[Doctle Odd]

I assume Zollaf has an oil pressure gauge? Easy to fit, you can fit them in a pillar pod in newer cars. Years ago you'd have oil pressure, amps and oil temperature in the centre console. The oil pressure gauge used to be moved by a pipe containing scalding oil coming into the cabin. Not quite so attractive for the modern motorist! Maybe Mrs B will put a socket set in your Christmas stocking :)

[zollaf]

yes, i fitted the oil pressure gauge from my old coupe, along with volts and we got a boost gauge. its really handy and that way i found the thnner oil deffo gave less pressure, dropping right off when hot and idling. not enough to put the light on or worry me though, but the thicker 10/40 is better for it. (imho)

[Brycie]

I've just asked her for one this morning - and a socket set! ;)

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[Col]

Easily done.

My 5.5 Passat with some old Audi VDO gauges. These are on e-bay all the time for very little, all you need to do is buy the sender units.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/AA%20Passat%20Highline/general%2017feb13/DSCF3067_zps8220defd.jpg

As for oil, as long as the viscosity is correct what is more important is changing the stuff in good time. I've done mine every 5k for years without any engine or turbo issues. It is like anything you buy, you can spend loads getting brand named stuff or much less on stuff just as good.

[paulthefox]

now that looks class
paul

[Col]

It is function over form.

The oil temp gauge was very useful in diagnosing and quickly being aware of failing water pump as it does not suffer from the huge dead band the water temp gauge has.

I've always had gauges where I can. The only exception was the A6 which had an RNS-E where there was no room for them. I sold the VDO vision set and then the A6 got written off. I then purchased the ones in the above picture.

My old 5.5 Passat with the VDO Visions circa 2007. Note the old i-pod. Also miss the Blau Woodstock DAB headunit which I sold after getting the A6.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/PB150062.jpg

The old 5.5 (with yet another head unit)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/P2140108.jpg

My old MK4 Golf circa 2004. With the Woodstock. Look at the OLD Nokia handsfree !
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/PB120138.jpg

As I had a boost gauge back then, I put a voltmeter up here in the Golf...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/PB120134.jpg

You can never know enough about what your car is doing. Gauges do that.