[Vwdiesel] SL and CD Oil

[Rudy]

I have another TD Shortblock in the Shop now getting the Machine work done
and will make the switch when I have time, I'm thinking in a month or so.  

250,000 miles on this engine, not that bad but not sure how it was taken
care of before I got it.  I change my Oil every 3000 miles even with the
Mobil 1 so 2000 or so won't be a big deal.  I know the previous owner re
ringed this engine and it's burning a lot of Oil along with the low pressure
so it's time for a new bottom end that's for sure.

Thanks for the input........Rudy 

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
Behalf Of mikitka
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 12:51 PM
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] SL and CD Oil

 There are several that run Castrol 20w-50 in their VW 1.6 with no problems
but they do change the oil every 2500 miles. If you are going to rebuild in
the near future then running and SL oil wouldn't be an issue to keep you
going until then. Way cheaper than Mobil 1 that is for sure.

How bad is your oil pressure? Do you have a lot of miles on the engine?
Could be as simple as changing the intermediate shaft bearings to bring it
back up.  I know, I know changing those bearings out isn't all that easy but
it can be done and with the engine still in the car.
Nick

A while ago there was a discussion about using SL (spark ignition) and CD
(compression ignition) Lube Oil in VW Diesels.  
 
My 84 Jetta TD is burning a lot of Oil now and I'm waiting for a window to
rebuild it.  I've been using Mobil 1 15-50 which I need for the low Oil
Pressure, 15-40 is too light and am concerned about the Turbo.
 
The only other 20-50 weight Oil available is API SL.  Could someone refresh
me on that discussion please?  I don't know how to search archives or even
know if they exist.  Sorry to rehash this thread but some input would be
helpful.
 
Rudy
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