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

[Dana Morphew]

Make sure the oil you use has a diesel rating...very important.

-Dana-

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.