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#15 by Leumas on 28 Nov, 2007 19:34
Quote from: "xtrigger"
Took half the oil out (15w40) and put in 0w30 synthic...for the other half...

Why would you do that?
#16 by xtrigger on 28 Nov, 2007 22:04
cost me only 20bucks (all i had on me) so i bought that..

the 0w40 synthic was around 50...so w.e

anywyas it runs...nicely
#17 by saurkraut on 29 Nov, 2007 11:43
Watch what type of oil you put in it. "s" rated oil will trash it. You need a "c" rated oil for diesels:

http://www.vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=6679&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=diesel+rated+oil

"C" rated oils have detergents to break down soot particles and hold them in suspension. I believe CI-4 is the latest.