Fwd: [Vwdiesel] Re: [vwpickups] Correct oil for a 1985 Jetta
TD engine (in a 81 Pickup)
Gerry Wolfe
gerry.wolfe at sympatico.ca
Mon Feb 25 09:32:56 EST 2002
Agreeing with all these replies...
Bentley & owners manual for my '91 TD calls for 15W40 in all but the
coldest conditions. Probably any oil which meets the CH-4 is better than
OK (again, specs call for CD minimum).
Ditto for the Fram filters. My nephew was plant foreman for one of their
shops, and he wouldn't even use them at his greatly reduced employee
discount (i.e. free, in the interest of doing performance evaluation on his
own vehicle).
I have decided to use Mobil Delvac 1 5W40 synth on a part-time basis e.g.
in the Nov-Feb period, and stick to the Rotella 15W40 in the Mar-Jun and
Jul-Oct oil changes... I prefer changes every 4 months instead of on a
mileage basis, since I typically run less than 15K km/yr.
Here in Toronto, the Delvac 1 is almost impossible to get, and outrageously
expensive. When WalMart has it, I snap up -- 4litre jugs for $35Cdn!
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>I get Shell Rotella 15W-40 for about $1.20/Qt. in the six gallon case for
>about $32.
>
>--Nate
>
> >>> "Paul" <southport at silk.net> 02/24/02 11:54PM >>>
>Re oils(s)
>My friendly German car expert, Fritz Umlaut, advised me that the use of the
>heavy duty diesel oils was overkill, and too expensive.It is for heavy duty
>diesel engines, trucks, machinery etc.,.His recommendation was Quaker State,
>or Penzoil, 20/40 or 20/50, or single grade SAE 30.In severe cold temps,
>maybe 20..if you can find it.
>The local MB dealer uses it,and is recommended by the factory . As a writer
>has already pointed out. a lot has to do with temperature conditions.(These
>weights are also recommended by VW for the 85/86Jetta...VW says API CC or
>CD designation is satisfactory.I agree on the oil filter.I alway go with
>Bosch/oil and fuel..for the little extra cost.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Night Shadow" <soltwede at privateI.com>
>To: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
>Cc: <vwdiesel at audifans.com>; <Audi-VW-Diesels at yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 6:40 PM
>Subject: Re: [vwpickups] Correct oil for a 1985 Jetta TD engine (in a 81
>Pickup)
>
>
> >
> >
> > Delo 400 is good, alot of folks swear by Shell Rotella T (which now hads a
> > resonably priced sythetic out now).
> >
> > That Fram filter...throw it in the trash. Get either VW OEM, or Mann or
> > Mahle filters (which are all OEM style). The Frams don't have the correct
> > pressure valve in them.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > On Sun, 24 Feb 2002, 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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> >
> > --
> > Eric
> > Northglenn, CO
> >
> > 76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
> > 80 Scirocco (Parts car again, no more DD duty)
> > 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
> > 81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (THE NEW RIDE)
> > 91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
> > 00 Golf GL TDI (Katy is driving this for now)
> >
> > "For Aquarians, the physics of loopholes is a perfectly valid science."
> > -Kelli Fox
> >
> >
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>I get Shell Rotella 15W-40 for about $1.20/Qt. in the six gallon case for
>about $32.
>
>--Nate
> >>> "Paul" <southport at silk.net> 02/24/02 11:54PM >>>
>Re oils(s)
>My friendly German car expert, Fritz Umlaut, advised me that the use of the
>heavy duty diesel oils was overkill, and too expensive.It is for heavy duty
>diesel engines, trucks, machinery etc.,.His recommendation was Quaker State,
>or Penzoil, 20/40 or 20/50, or single grade SAE 30.In severe cold temps,
>maybe 20..if you can find it.
>The local MB dealer uses it,and is recommended by the factory . As a writer
>has already pointed out. a lot has to do with temperature conditions.(These
>weights are also recommended by VW for the 85/86Jetta...VW says API CC or
>CD designation is satisfactory.I agree on the oil filter.I alway go with
>Bosch/oil and fuel..for the little extra cost.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Night Shadow" <soltwede at privateI.com>
>To: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
>Cc: <vwdiesel at audifans.com>; <Audi-VW-Diesels at yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 6:40 PM
>Subject: Re: [vwpickups] Correct oil for a 1985 Jetta TD engine (in a 81
>Pickup)
> >
> >
> > Delo 400 is good, alot of folks swear by Shell Rotella T (which now hads a
> > resonably priced sythetic out now).
> >
> > That Fram filter...throw it in the trash. Get either VW OEM, or Mann or
> > Mahle filters (which are all OEM style). The Frams don't have the correct
> > pressure valve in them.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > On Sun, 24 Feb 2002, 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)
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > Do You Yahoo!?
> > > Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games
> > > http://sports.yahoo.com[1]
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Vwpickups mailing list
> > > Vwpickups at neubayern.net
> > > http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/vwpickups[2]
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Eric
> > Northglenn, CO
> >
> > 76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
> > 80 Scirocco (Parts car again, no more DD duty)
> > 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
> > 81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (THE NEW RIDE)
> > 91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
> > 00 Golf GL TDI (Katy is driving this for now)
> >
> > "For Aquarians, the physics of loopholes is a perfectly valid science."
> > -Kelli Fox
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Vwpickups mailing list
> > Vwpickups at neubayern.net
> > http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/vwpickups[3]
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