Author Topic: Newbie Oil Question (Read 5701 times)

Slave2School · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2007, 03:35:04 pm »

I was in shorts at 7C this morning on my bicycle! They almost fell off.

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2007, 04:09:11 pm »

What almost fell off

Oh ya... your *shorts* :wink:

Vince

burn_your_money · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2007, 04:12:21 pm »

Forgot your touque eh?

Jetta Fan · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2007, 07:54:14 am »

Geez, 10F is only -12C. Heck, that's still T-shirt weather.

Now, slightly more on topic....I can't find diesel synthetic oil at the local C-Tire or Wal-Mart stores around here. Gonna check again though....want to try it out after hearing such good things about it.

Slave2School · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2007, 07:56:57 am »

:lol: It was colder this morning, I'm a eunich.

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2007, 09:06:37 am »

Quote from: "Jetta Fan"

I can't find diesel synthetic oil at the local C-Tire or Wal-Mart stores around here. Gonna check again though....want to try it out after hearing such good things about it.

Pretty sure you will find Castrol Syntec at C-Tire, and it's diesel-rated, although they don't brag about it on the front of the label.

Mind you, it's a semi-synthetic, but the range and price are right.

Slave2School · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2007, 09:10:25 am »

Try the TSB 0w40, it is full synthetic. The 5w40 and 0w40 TSB are full synthetic, also available at Canadian Tire most of the time. ~$23/4L

I've been using it in the TDI with great success all winter and summer. Had the valve cover off a little while ago and all looks good. I never hear loud tapping noises etc indicating that it is thinning out on hot days even with my 8-10k OCI. I would think if it is good for the TDI it should be fine for the IDI.

Jetta Fan · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2007, 11:00:04 am »

I think my problem is I have been looking for "diesel engine" on the front of the jug. I'll check out the ratings from now on.

burn_your_money · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2007, 01:14:14 pm »

I'll try and get the c-tire number and then you can just ask them if they carry it

clbanman · « **Reply #24 on:** August 22, 2007, 06:25:58 am »

Most Canadian Tires and TSCs also carry Quaker State synthetic - they make one specifically for VW- listed as such on the front. Only problem is $$$.

mtnbob · « **Reply #25 on:** August 28, 2007, 09:10:35 am »

10 degrees F