[Vwdiesel] Oil recommendations?

[Shawn Wright]

On 13 May 2003 at 23:25, TexasTDI wrote:

> VW originally recommended 20w-50 or 15w-40 back in 1981.
>
> I recommend and use Amsoil 15w-40 full synthetic oil in both of my diesels.
>
> http://www.amsoil.com/products/ame.html

I've also used this and been happy with it - I went 2 years on an oil change on my '88
Westy 2.1L, and the oil still managed to quiet lifter noise better than Mobil 1.

> Amsoil also offers a 15w-40 synthetic blend oil.
>
> http://www.amsoil.com/products/pco.html
>
> For the transmission I recommend Amsoil full synthetic AGT 80w-90 gear lube.
>
> http://www.amsoil.com/products/agr.html

I notice you're recommending the straight GL-4 lube, not the AGL or AGR which is
GL2 - 5 rated, or the Series 2000 TGR which is also GL 2-5.
When I went to replace the oil in my Vanagon trans (also calls for GL-4) I called
Amsoil asking for the best oil for this application and they said the TGR was it. I was
worried about the GL-5 rating, but they said they do not use Sulphur like most other
GL-5 oils, so it is syncro safe. The shifting is fairly good, but not as good as the
Redline MTL I had in it before. (I've since learned I should have used MT90 for the
Vanagon). My main concern at the time was protecting the R&P in the Vanagon
trans, which had failed with Redline MTL in it, although it was probably already nearly
worn out before I added the MTL.

How do you feel the AGT compares with Redline MTL? I'm going to need some for
my Jetta soon...

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Shawn Wright
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