[Vwdiesel] winter oil

[TexasTDI]

If you want to use Shell, you can use Shell Rotella T 5w-40 full synthetic
year round.  $12.83 a gallon at Wal-Mart.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 233k miles
2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 73k miles
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T -- FOR SALE
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nate Wall" <nwall at opei.org>
To: "dennis pantazis" <dennis at pantazis.org>
Cc: "Vwdiesel at Audifans. Com" <vwdiesel at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] winter oil


> I have the same question. At 15 - 10 deg. F, 15W-40 is right at the
cut-off
> point for the owner's manual. I've always used 15W-40, and it seems a bit
> thick below 15 degrees F. It takes several (I mean like 8 or more LONG)
> seconds for the oil pressure LED to extinguish at this temp (w/out the
block
> heater). after start-up. It usually does not ever get much colder than
this,
> so I'm right on the line for using a thinner oil in winter. I've used a
block
> heater after leaving the apartment many years ago, so never considered
this,
> but the new motor does not have the block heater. In Chicago, I'd strongly
> recommend the change in winter. I just plain HATE switching oil brands,
> though. Since I use Shell Rotella, I should consider Shell Rotella 10W-30
> (they make it, but I can not get it in this area).
>
> --Nate
>
> dennis pantazis wrote:
>
> > 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
> >
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