Fwd: [Vwdiesel] 0w30 Mobil 1

[Gerry Wolfe]

I was under the impression that the Mobil-1 was *not* recommended for
diesel use... it's intended for gas applications and doesn't handle soot as
well as a diesel-specific oil.  Also thought that the TDI wanted 5W40
viscosity.

There's probably not much of a need for a 0Wnn viscosity except under
near-arctic conditions.  I get by year-round with 15W40 Rotella T-XLA
(altho I'll start using Delvac-1 5W40 synth in winters from now on... got
some at Walmart).

rgds, g.
>Delivered-To: vwdiesel at audifans.com
>From: "Jim Snyder" <vanman at shentel.net>
>To: <vwdiesel at audifans.com>
>X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000
>Subject: [Vwdiesel] 0w30 Mobil 1
>Sender: vwdiesel-admin at vwfans.com
>X-BeenThere: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
>X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.8
>List-Unsubscribe: <http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel>,
>         <mailto:vwdiesel-request at vwfans.com?subject=unsubscribe>
>List-Id: Discussion of  <vwdiesel.vwfans.com>
>List-Post: <mailto:vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>List-Help: <mailto:vwdiesel-request at vwfans.com?subject=help>
>List-Subscribe: <http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel>,
>         <mailto:vwdiesel-request at vwfans.com?subject=subscribe>
>List-Archive: <http://www.audifans.com/pipermail/vwdiesel/>
>Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 06:25:30 -0500
>
>Is anyone on the list using 0w30 Mobile 1? I switched to it a couple
>years ago on my '99 Jetta TDI after someone on this list suggested it after
>talking with a Mobil Engineer. Apparently the engineer said that it was
>the best oil Mobil made, period. Oil Change is at 7500 intervals. Cost?
>About $30 (myself). The dealer charges $55 for Castrol Syntec 15w40. I have
>heard all the talk about diesel additives needed in the oil, etc. and change
>at 7500 for this reason. For 60% of the cost going to a dealer for an oil
>change, I think I am making the most economical choice for my engine.
>
>The TDI engine ran smoother, started quieter in cold weather and gave
>me about a 10% gain in fuel economy. I drive about 190 miles per day round
>trip from Shenandoah County, VA into Washington, DC under what I would
>consider extreme driving conditions. I commute with several hundred
>contractors
>in a big hurry to get into Northern Virginia.
>
>I am pleased to say that my 2001 new Beetle TDI can keep up with the about
>any traffic and is holding up better than my previous A4 Jetta TDI (and much
>better seats!)in the NASCAR style traffic. It handles better than the Jetta
>and has better brakes. I will be switching to the 0w-30 at my 30,000 mile
>oil change in less than a
>month.
>
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>vwdiesel mailing list
>vwdiesel at vwfans.com
>http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel