[Vwdiesel] winter oil

[Ron Schroeder]

Hi Dennis,

When I had that engine in an Audi 4000, the first half winter that I had it,
I used 15W-40 and starting was a little sluggish.  Neighbors laughed that I
wouldn't get it started when it got colder.  I switched to 10W-30 diesel
rated oil (at that time CD) and had about the only car that started that
winter without a jump.  It was funny to jump big "American V8" cars with my
little Audi.  With todays oils, I would go with any 5W-XX or 0W-XX oil that
is diesel rated.  I tend to stay away from Syntec since they lowered their
quality without lowering their price a few years ago.  In my area, Mobil 1
is often on sale.

Ron Schroeder
WD8CDH
day 631 344-4561
nite 631 286-5677

> Message: 3
> From: "dennis pantazis" <dennis at pantazis.org>
> To: "Vwdiesel at Audifans. Com" <vwdiesel at audifans.com>
> Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 16:21:42 -0600
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] winter oil
>
> i am planning on doing the first complete oil and filter change on bertha.
> reading the owners book leaves me a little confused- what is the 'correct'
> oil to use for winter driving.
> i am not looking for a brand war, but weight and viscosity rating.
> i live in chicago, and the car is kept outside. 1.6D.
>
> tia
>
> dennis