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PoManNox replied to the thread LSPI in this 1.5T engine?.Is that chart based on 0w20? The VW spec beats out D1G3 in 7 out of 8 categories if I'm reading it right. I don't knock D1G3 at all... -
PoManNox replied to the thread New vehicle with engine light on already.The reason I asked is I suspected it was going to be the P050D code. This is the "rough idle after cold start" code. Some people on...
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P050d, and other various codes because of a hyperactive drivers side mirror, see screenshot. -
PoManNox replied to the thread New vehicle with engine light on already.That is a bummer for sure. Were you able to get the actual OBDII codes? I don't have a lot of faith in dealer service. They don't...
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Mobil 1 ESP X2 has that VW 508 00 cert. If I decide to run -20 oil it will be that. Look how it compares to D1G3. Equal in LSPI...
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This is the first small turbo engine I've owned so trying to learn how to take care of it the best I can. I've known about Low Speed...
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Turbocharged direct injection engines (GDI) are prone to LSPI. Use oil rated SP to help prevent it.
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Thanks. I didn't ask what oil to use, I'm interested if this particular engine is more or less prone to LSPI events than "average" in...
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PoManNox replied to the thread LSPI in this 1.5T engine?.You don't hear of 1.5T failures on 2018+ like some of the earlier 1.4s, etc. I'm sure the right oil, changed at the right interval for...
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You being a BITOG guy know the only reason for -20 oil is fuel economy. Countless examples of other countries' owner's manuals...
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PoManNox replied to the thread Howdy from central Arizona.I mulled that one over with my 2021 as well. I have run 5w30 in it, as that's why I had on hand for my other vehicles. I didn't notice...
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Thanks but it's a 2020 with a build date of 1/20 so even the 5/60 powertrain is over. Not sure who I would ask at the dealer anyway I...
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If I stay with 0W-20 I'll use Mobil 1 ESPX2. Thinking about going to a 5W-30.
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Hi JTK. The adhesive was 50% bad on the deflector, if the car was black I would have probably put it back on. Trying to decide on...
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PoManNox replied to the thread Howdy from central Arizona.Welcome! Nice looking 2020. Saw your thread over at BITOG as well.😉 I actually added an AVS bug detector to my black 2021 to try to...