Originally posted by PackRat: The previous owner of my car used Mobil 1 15W50 because it's CF rated (for diesels) and meets the bare minimum standards set for VW diesel engines. Not the best choice but certainly not the worst. My engine survived it. I switched to a more diesel friendly oil, Shell Rotella T synthetic, 5W40.
See thats for a diesel engine....I appreciate the info, but im looking for the duratec engine not a diesel. Its kinda comparing apples and oranges....but thanks....0w-40 huh????
Sounds intresting considering that evey winter here in the bay area seems to get colder....like this past winter it was below freezing....25 to 30 degrees...almost every night..
Thanks guys, roz
0 weights are usually used where winter temperatures hover near or below 0F for extended periods of time. Unless Mobil 1's 5w-30 cold-temperature flow rate is significantly different from the Amsoil 5w-30 I use, it will be fine at the temps you mentioned.
