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

[Robert L. Coyle, Jr.]

When I bought my first Diesel Jetta back in 1991, I used single grade SAE
30. Here in Texas, summers are hot but winters are mind (compared to
Minnesota or Iowa). However now, tempered by experience, I would recommend
Rotella 15W40 or similar.

The reason is simple. Larger diesel engines (Ford, GM) have a larger
displacement, and don't have to work as hard to generate the same amount of
power. Small diesels as in the Volkswagens do, therefore proper lubrication
is essential.

Robert

At 08:54 PM 2/24/02 -0800, Paul wrote:
>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)
>>
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>> -Kelli Fox
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