The only number that will benefit winter conditions is the 5 which both oils you listed have so there is zero winter difference between the two. The 40 is thicker at operating temperatures than the 30, that is the only difference but I don't understand why it would provide better lubrication.Marius Swart wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:05 amI read that somewhere beter for winter but believe its basicly the sameNeuk wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:00 amWhy does a thicker oil provide better lubrication?Marius Swart wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:52 amHe had to do a special oder for me 5w30 505.01 approved as i read 5w30 has bit beter lube function over 5w40
2008 Polo 1.9tdi Oil
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Re: 2008 Polo 1.9tdi Oil
Thanks Neuk , what was the best option 5w30 or 5w40 ?Neuk wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:07 amThe only number that will benefit winter conditions is the 5 which both oils you listed have so there is zero winter difference between the two. The 40 is thicker at operating temperatures than the 30, that is the only difference but I don't understand why it would provide better lubrication.Marius Swart wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:05 amI read that somewhere beter for winter but believe its basicly the sameNeuk wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:00 amWhy does a thicker oil provide better lubrication?Marius Swart wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:52 amHe had to do a special oder for me 5w30 505.01 approved as i read 5w30 has bit beter lube function over 5w40
Here it never goes below -3 but summers get very hot up to 45
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It has been a long time since I looked at PD TDi oils since selling my 9n Polo SL but I seem to remember using 5w30.Marius Swart wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:10 amThanks Neuk , what was the best option 5w30 or 5w40 ?Neuk wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:07 amThe only number that will benefit winter conditions is the 5 which both oils you listed have so there is zero winter difference between the two. The 40 is thicker at operating temperatures than the 30, that is the only difference but I don't understand why it would provide better lubrication.Marius Swart wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:05 amI read that somewhere beter for winter but believe its basicly the same
Here it never goes below -3 but summers get very hot up to 45
Current Garage:
Daily Drive: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line
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Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
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Project XXXX: 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB's
Daily Drive: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line
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Project FeO: 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Previous Garage:
Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
Vagon: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project XXXX: 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB's
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Re: 2008 Polo 1.9tdi Oil
In our moderate climate the weight makes very little difference. It's the additive package that combat the high shear forces in a PD engine.
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Re: 2008 Polo 1.9tdi Oil
5w30 is suggested one to use , but can use 5w40 , It's cheaper and easier to get hold of , at-least down here in CT
Oil brand is a personal preference if you familiar with the oils brands.
Oil brand is a personal preference if you familiar with the oils brands.
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2008 VW POLO GTI - 76mm DP + 63mm exhaust , induction, FMIC, Thanas Tuned