[Vwdiesel] Amsoil

[Shawn Wright]

These days, I'd say nearly any oil that carries CF or above is probably diesel specific,
since most mass market automotive oils stopped using diesel designation around
CD. Of course, the ones that say "Diesel Oil" probably are too.. ;-)

On 20 Jul 2003 at 12:40, TexasTDI <TexasVWdriver at hotmail.com> wrote:

> What's your definition of "diesel specific"?  An oil that's only for
> diesels?
>
> Shell Rotella T 5w-40 synthetic oil is CH-4 for diesels and SL for gassers.
> Amsoil 15w-40 synthetic oil is CI-4 for diesels and SJ for gassers.
>
> Chris Thornton
> 1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 238k miles
> 2000 VW Golf 1.9TDI (turbo diesel) - 84k miles
> Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
> http://www.amsoil.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Kair" <scott3491 at insightbb.com>
> To: <vwdiesel at audifans.com>
> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 10:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Amsoil
>
>
> > Chris,
> >     While I can't comment on Amsoil, I've been delighted with Shell
> Rotella
> > Synthetic, which is  Diesel specific.  There have been enough positive
> > comments on Synthetics that when it became available here I tried it out
> of
> > curiosity, having used Rotella Dino for years.
> >     Cold weather starting was the main recommendation and I found the
> > Rotella Synthetic to be a boon.  I drive a plow truck, and with our wet
> > winter here, the car was parked out in the mess for extended periods.
> Upon
> > cold startup after that, the engine seemed to spin over more easily, and
> the
> > oil pressure warning light went out within about three seconds instead of
> > flickering endlessly while my heart stopped.
> >     The stuff went on clearance, so I bought a bunch of it and started
> using
> > it full time.  Early this spring, I took it in for a tbelt, thermostat, &
> > water pump change and my mechanic remarked that the valve train was clean
> > enough to eat off of, which could only be attributed to the oil.
> >     Unfortunately, this caused a feeding frenzy at Walmart's clearance
> rack,
> > as he and much of his family drive Diesels, too.   :)
> >     I'm still not comfortable with extended drain intervals, though, but
> > realize that quarterly/ 3k mi. changes are a waste of oil.  I've switched
> to
> > 3x/ yr., which is still probably not economically optimal, but I can buy a
> > whole lot of oil for the price of a new engine.
> >     HTH,
> >     Scott Kair
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mary Beth and Chris Geiser" <geiser at execpc.com>
> > To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 7:06 AM
> > Subject: [Vwdiesel] Amsoil
> >
> >
> > > Hi guys,
> > > The "new" '92 Ecodiesel I just picked up has 15-40 Amsoil in the
> > > engine.  That website recommends going a year or 25,000 miles between
> > > oil changes.  That seems like too long / too much crud could build up in the
> > > oil.  Thoughts?  I've always used a good dino oil and changed often - is
> > > there any source (other than manufacturer) to know which is really better
> > > and how long to go on a change?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Chris
>
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Shawn Wright
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'88 Westy 375k
'85 Jetta D 263k
'85 Jetta TD 482k (retired)
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