Forum: Oil and Lubrication

Hello everyone, I am due to change my oil soon and I have been reading some of the posts about whether or not you should run 502 approved oil. I...

I notice my oil pressure light comes on when I drive on a highway (or high constant speeds) and i either a) get caught in some traffic and have to...

Is anyone using an Oil Baffle over the camshaft and/or a Windage Tray in the oil pan? What has your experience been? I'm seeing them but...

My coolant bottle looks brown and the liquid inside is VERY thick. Images below. http://i.imgur.com/eh8PcPD.jpg http://i.imgur.com/7HJ1eDj.jpg ...

I have been researching sandwich plates for my ABA and came across a lot of people selling a Volvo setup..? What models are these off of? I'd like to...

I have a 2001 GTI i just bought. It was over 200,000 miles on it. The previous owner said he was running conventional oil in it. Should i stick with...

I'm looking at buying a used '12 GTI and i'm a little concerned because the seller didn't do the first oil change until 10k. Should i be at all...

Hey I was listening the a radio show they mentioned doing an "Engine Flush'' they didn't say if it would help or as waste of time. What are your...

Hi guys, I just received two 5-liter bottles of this oil Pento Super Performance III, bought from internet, but I'm missing a seal in them. The...

I posted this in the MkIV R32 forum as well, since some of those guys use it in their cars. I thought I'd share... I currently run it in my MkII...

For the past couple of years, I've noticed that every spring my low oil pressure light would come on when the weather would start to warm up. I...

I know I'm probably going to open a can of worms here about which methods are better then the others, but I have my own personal theory and want to...

We just got a 2011 Tiguan SEL 4Motion. I want to make the sunroof last as long as possible. What would be the best stuff to use for the rubber seals...

I have had to top off the oil in my 2012 GTI every couple of weeks. The car just turned 12K miles and I've used three quarts of oil just topping it...

Hey Guys.. Im using Castrol EDGE LongLife III 5W/30 atm. Motor code is BLR. VW recommends 5W/30 on this engine, its on 220.000 km. atm. need to...

At what PSI does the low oil pressure light trigger? The light does not come on however... I installed a NewSouth oil PSI gauge and notice: On...

Hello Everyone! We at LIQUI MOLY are proud to be here interacting with you and helping you in any way we can on matters of lubrication. If it has...

I've got a left over case of 5w-20 Penzoil Synthetic and want to use it up. Can I mix it with my Rotella T6 synthetic? I'm thinking 4 quarts of...

Hi im new to the forum and i am having a problem with my 1.8t. Before the car reaches operating temperature it runs perfect ad idles perfect. As soon...

hello im kinda scrachen my head hear. im my owners manual is says vw approved oil. will after some doing no local stoare stocks the oil and its...

I just discovered that my 2005 and 2006 Jettas have the same oil filters as when I bought them 2 years ago. I have had the oil changed 2-3 times a...

I just changed to Castrol 0W-30 last weekend with a Napa gold filter. I called the VW place today for a different topic and decided to talk to the...

Just wanted to know: 1) Are there any newly released oils on the market that look interesting if not phenomenal? 2) Whats up with this new...

So today I was driving home and my low oil pressure turned on. My first thought is that there is no possible way it could be gone since I just...

.VR6 24v, 2002 AXK I need input please.... This loud , metalic , rattle only presents on start-up after a half days non use... It then only lasts...

Car repair is dirty work, and sliding around in an oil spill is no fun. If you're tired of cleaning up spills with old socks and kitty litter, we...

I just did an oil change on my new to me 08 A4.The filter I pulled out was a wix brand filter and I noticed it was crushed to a point it was stuck on...

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Last week I was checking the oil in my wifes 2000 Passat V6 and found it was low. So while I was at work, she called our trusty mechanic and he told...

Does anyone happen to have a new 8v/16v oil pump they wouldn't mind cracking open and checking the gears back lash specs? I have a used one I'm...