New oil is killing our cars. Article I found . Might make you think a little.

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none2u - 12 Dec 2006 04:10 GMT

http://www.ttalk.info/Zddp.htm

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Joseph Meehan - 12 Dec 2006 12:20 GMT

> http://www.ttalk.info/Zddp.htm

There should not be any problem as long as you use an oil that meets
VW's specifications for your car.

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Brian Running - 12 Dec 2006 14:12 GMT

> http://www.ttalk.info/Zddp.htm

I think it's been fairly well-known for some time that the new "energy
conserving" oils do not protect against wear as well as
non-energy-conserving oils. I first read that a couple of years ago,
and though I don't recall where, it was a source more credible than a
post on some yahoo's web site. So far, I haven't found any 5W40 oils
that are "energy conserving" so I think you're safe with VW-spec oils.

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LeakiestWink - 13 Dec 2006 12:55 GMT

>> http://www.ttalk.info/Zddp.htm
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> haven't found any 5W40 oils that are "energy conserving" so I
> think you're safe with VW-spec oils.

Another important point to remember regarding modern VAG/VW oils,
for the last five or so years, VW, Audi etc have NO requirement
for their oils to be API accredited. They simply use their own
specification and performance standards - and sometimes, some of
the oils developed by the non-OEM suppliers submit them for the
European ACEA approvals.

Rgds, Sean

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