Reply With QuoteI use Shell Full Synthetic (Helix Ultra) in my T4 (since 25,000Km, now 135,000). Cheaper than Mobil 1 (alot).
In my Golf III 1.8 I'm trying Nulon full synthetic 10W40 I think.
Maris
HI guys,
great forum..
just got myself a 2000 T4 2.5l manual transpoorter with 150K on the clock.
runs great , good nick...what motoroil do you guys recommend.
the sticker from the last service said "Mobil 1 Synthetic"....just not sure if that s the rigtht stuff...have to get myself a workshop manual..
Also, where can i get a nudge bar for my T4 ?
Anyway, your help is appreciated
cheers ANDRE
Volkswagenist
I use Shell Full Synthetic (Helix Ultra) in my T4 (since 25,000Km, now 135,000). Cheaper than Mobil 1 (alot).
In my Golf III 1.8 I'm trying Nulon full synthetic 10W40 I think.
Maris
The Shell is not really synthetic and the Mobil is. That's the price difference.Originally Posted by Green T4
Volkswagenist
From the Shell web page:
The Shell Helix Range
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40
A fully synthetic motor oil that's ideal for diesel, LPG or gasoline engines, in modern prestige and sports cars, particularly those less than two years old, whose engines run faster and hotter in order to achieve ultimate performance.
Shell Helix Ultra delivers maximum engine clean up properties, with special cleansing agents, which actively and continuously locks away harmful dirt and deposits.
Shell Helix Ultra provides remarkable long-term oxidation stability giving your car’s engine extended protection from wear. It also minimises engine noise, and conditions and protects engines from the extra stresses of driving in modern traffic.
Suitable for turbocharged unleaded engines.
Available in 1 litre and 5 litre.
So what do you know that Shell don't? Or are Shell leaving themselves open to class action?
Volkswagen Fan
Hmmmm.... I've been using Shell Helix Synthetic 5W-40 in my passat tdi, now wondering is it the best choice?
Very interesting link!
It's still a good oil.
Have you thought about a diesel speciality oil?
Volkswagenist
Seems like they're splitting hairs on technicalities.
However, Shell is still a great oil, I noticed the differance when I put it in all those years ago, the motor had more urgency.
These oil & fuel threads always cause controversy.
Maris
I still think that it's wrong to call a mineral oil synthetic.
I suppose it's like fruit juice must contain 15% juice to be called fruit juice.
That's an interesting thread. I like to see people quoting technically accurate info. It reduces controversy and conflict.
In the end I guess it all comes down to price. Is the quality difference between Shell and Mobil small enough to choose the cheaper?
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