[AT] OT oil

[Rob Wilson]

My sister in law had the same engine failure with her POS Volkswagen Passat
even though she followed the recommendations from VW to a T. Her engine
repair cost almost $5k if I remember correctly and VW knew the problem was
with the engine design and nothing to do with the oil. Consumer Reports
voted it the worst engine made a couple years ago. VW didn't do much of
anything for the owners of 1.8T (stands for Turd) cars. 
Rob 

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 11:47 AM
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Subject: Re: [AT] OT oil

OK, to continue with that:  do you (meaning everybody reading this, not just
Paul) know anyone, anywhere, any time, that has experienced an engine
failure traceable to inferior lubricant?  I'll go first:
yes.  Certain model-year Volkswagen 1.8T engines are very particular about
their oil, and a lot of people who've ignored the MFG requirements and
instead had them serviced at quick-lube places (who also ignore the mfg
requirement) have had major engine problems.
There are a couple other particular engines, one a Toyota and one a
Chrysler, that are notorious for sludging if you ignore the MFG.  Note the
theme emerging here - if the oil carries proper certification, use it with
clear conscience.  What can you possibly learn from word-of-mouth?

SO


On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 11:19 AM, Paul Waugh <pwaugh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> Just my 2 cents, reading a label and actual experience are two 
> different things. Personally I like word of mouth along with a label.
>
> Paul - IN
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen Offiler" <soffiler at gmail.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 11:06 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT oil
>
>
> The way I see it, if Delvac carries the correct certifications to be 
> run in that particular Cummins, that's it, you're done.  If Cummins 
> says it's OK - they BUILT the engine.  Who cares about some random 
> anecdotes?
>
> Steve O.
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 10:55 AM, Paul Waugh <pwaugh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
>> I have always used Rotella, but out on the big road, they are both 
>> used. A driver preference, never heard anything bad about Delvac.
>>
>> Paul - IN
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lew Best" <lew at lewslittlefarm.com>
>> To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>; "SEL"
>> <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 10:41 AM
>> Subject: [AT] OT oil
>>
>>
>>> Hey guys
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I know lotsa yall drive diesel trucks; anyone know if Mobil Delvac 
>>> oil is as good as Rotella T? I have a 2005 Dodge/Cummins & I just 
>>> got a flier from O'reilly that they have buy 1 gallon for 11.99 & 
>>> get one free J
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Opinions appreciated!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Lew Best near Waco, TX
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>>> Please note new email addy
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