kaeforum:
0w 40 is synthetic, for a car manufactured in 2001, u shud knw that the rings will have clerance , hence oil leaks out , even though theres no smoke, the rings are obviosly bad . Its advisale to go for 20w 50 which is what is common in naija.

kaeforum:
Its advisale to go for 20w 50 which is what is common in naija.

Siena:


Bad advice buddy.

The 1.8T engine MUST be run exclusively on 5W-30 synthetic. Run it with a thick, heavy 20W-50 grade, and sludge will destroy that engine. All petrol AND diesel VAG engines built from 1998> require 5W-30, >1998 will run happily on 5W-30 or 10W-40.

20W-50 oil may be common in Nigeria, but common does NOT make it right.

190,000 kms is a mere 118,750 miles. My 2005 Audi A8 has covered over 150,000 miles, and still runs exclusively on 5W-30 synthetic oil.

locutas:
@siena

I have been using Total Quartz 9000 (5w- 40) for my 2000 A4 B5 1.8l non-turbo. I believe that's what the manual specifies. You saying I should be using a different oil type?

kaeforum:
I think this sludge problem is peculiar to Passat models of 2000 and above, havent heard much complaints from other vw brands like Audi, Jetta , I use a 1998 Jetta, and my neibor uses a Passat B4, thats d oil we use for services, its my 3rd year in my car , its over 200k in mileage.
These brand os synthetic oils arent too common in ph where i stay.

kaeforum:
Yes 5w 40 is the recommended for my jetta, I believe Total Quartz 9000 has that rating, but incase you dont see it 20w 50 will do just fine, its multigrade and god for our hot african climate, at least correct me if am wrong, but when was the last time temperatures dropped to 5 degrees celsius in Naija, this not United kingdom.
The Advantage the 5w 40 has over the 20w 50 is that it can last longer in your engine up to 6 months. before change.

kaeforum:
I dont know whats your problem with the 20w 50, m not recommending it, Total quarts is 5w40, and its recommended for the vw brand the fellow posted, its synthethic.

People are entitled to their own opinions, you dont go out to attack someone just becos he has a different view from yours, In this part of Africa synthetics are hard to come by, you have to import, so theres no need to be angry over the issue, the wording of your response was unnecessary \i have been the 20w50 for the past 2 years on my car and it works just fine.

Geez mecahnics have always existed before you .

kaeforum:
I dont know whats your problem with the 20w 50, m not recommending it, Total quarts is 5w40, and its recommended for the vw brand the fellow posted, its synthethic.

People are entitled to their own opinions, you dont go out to attack someone just becos he has a different view from yours, In this part of Africa synthetics are hard to come by, you have to import, so theres no need to be angry over the issue, the wording of your response was unnecessary \i have been the 20w50 for the past 2 years on my car and it works just fine.

Geez mecahnics have always existed before you .

kaeforum:
I dont know whats your problem with the 20w 50, m not recommending it, Total quarts is 5w40, and its recommended for the vw brand the fellow posted, its synthethic.

People are entitled to their own opinions, you dont go out to attack someone just becos he has a different view from yours, In this part of Africa synthetics are hard to come by, you have to import, so theres no need to be angry over the issue, the wording of your response was unnecessary \i have been the 20w50 for the past 2 years on my car and it works just fine.

Geez mecahnics have always existed before you .

Marpol:


Synthetics are no longer hard to come by. Go to Konga and Jumia you will see 5w20 and 5w30 oil in large quantities. The key is searching and to do that you must love your car. Most Naija peeps are too lazy when it comes to getting the best for their cars.

9icetoo:
Do you notice oil stains where you park the car overnight? Check your exhaust and see if you can touch oily soot. Or have someone else drive the car like you would normally, while you follow behind in another car. Look for light blue smoke. Some cars smoke lightly under heavy acceleration and the owners don't even know cos it can't be seen from the rear view mirror. Try these and you will figure out where it's losing oil from.

kc007:

I closely observed it from behind as you suggestted, I understood white smoke comes out from the exhaust tail on start up in the morning, or when u drive & park for say three(3) hours & start again after cooling.
Mechanic thinks there's oil leak into the engine from the valve seal.
What is your take, how do you think the engine will fair if it is opened to change the seal?

9icetoo:


If there is a leak through the valve seals, you will see blue smoke when when u start the car and sometimes while driving. If you don't see blue smoke, then your valve seals are okay.