[Vwdiesel] Correct oil for a 1985 Jetta TD engine (in a 81 Pickup)

[Robert L. Coyle, Jr.]

The oil you purchased is a good choice. Personally I use Shell Rotella
15W40. As for the Fram filters, I've heard some bad stories about them.
Best to stick with the OEM issue.

Good luck!

At 05:53 PM 2/24/02 -0800, Mike Harrnacker wrote:
>I'm doing my first oil change on my VW diesel pickup
>(w/jetta td engine).
>
>I'm not sure the best oil to use.  Here's what I've
>purchased, but not put into the engine yet.
>
>Chevron Delo400 Multigrade 15W-40
>API Service Classifications:  CH-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF,
>CE, CD/SJ, SH, EC
>
>I also bought a Fram oil filter.
>
>Am I on solid ground?  Or should I run, not walk, back
>to the store and buy something better.
>
>Mike Harrnacker
>81 Pickup (w/ 84 TD 1.6 diesel)
>
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