Oil Temperature and Synthetic Oils

[preeman]

Hi guys,

Do our cars run mineral or synthetic oils?

Do we have to worry about the oil breaking apart?

Today was a hot day and the oil temperature hit 107.

Thoughts?

Thanks.



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[h100vw]

107 is no dramas and the oil is sythetic.

Gavin

[Diesel_vert]

Hi guys

Hi.

Do our cars run mineral or synthetic oils?

Synthetic.

Do we have to worry about the oil breaking apart?

Not unless you skip services, no.

Today was a hot day and the oil temperature hit 107.

Thoughts?

The engine should be able to handle a lot more than that.

Thanks.

No worries.

[preeman]

Cool. Thanks.

I was wondering if it would impact us as per the other recall of Synthetic oil breaking and causing a fuse to blow.

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[BOV17]

lol @ this guy!

Hi.



Synthetic.



Not unless you skip services, no.



The engine should be able to handle a lot more than that.



No worries.

[GTD_XU1]

I have cruised at elevated oil temps in the 120-135 deg Celsius range, and peaked at 140 deg C on a cool day in the GTD. At the time the car felt good, no problems, nothing dropped off etc. That was 25,000km ago and it still hasn't gone bang! It seems to be pretty good oil in a pretty good motor. I imagine the guys who hit the track regularly would notice very high temps, if they have the time to check.

[tee_off]

Is the Castrol stuff any good? Dealer recommended it, plus I see their stickers everywhere...sounds like marketing more than anything

[preeman]

Well. Today my Check Oil Amber warning graphic turned on in the car. This car is a joke. A new problem for me to deal with.


I wonder when the dealers are going to be open.

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[brad]

Cool. Thanks.

I was wondering if it would impact us as per the other recall of Synthetic oil breaking and causing a fuse to blow.

That would be the synthetic oil in the 7 speed DSG which is nothing like engine oil & a transmission type not fitted to the Scirroco. Also, it wasn't the synthetic oil breaking down, the oil was affecting the electronics.

Well. Today my Check Oil Amber warning graphic turned on in the car. This car is a joke. A new problem for me to deal with.


I wonder when the dealers are going to be open.

You could just go to Supercheap on boxing day & buy some 504 / 507 oil in the 20% off sale (even 502 is fine for top-ups).

Have you checked your oil level since buying the vehicle or read the section in your manual regarding oil consumption during running-in, the need to regularly check the oil level & the oil type required?

I know who the joke is if you haven't followed some simple maintenance requirements.

[nat225]

Of course it must be a total joke! Cars should not use any fuel to run either

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[preeman]

@Brad

Wow, nice of you to carry out a personal attack! Seesh!

[preeman]

@brad

The car went for a check up with Five Dock Barloworld to work out why the Engine Warning light keeps coming up. It has been back three times and looked at four times and they don't know how to fix it. It has been back at by Blacktown, Hornsby & Five Dock.

Last time Five Dock kept the car for a week to review and fix.
This was about three months ago. I assume they would have checked the oil level as they kept the car for a week. They are the authorized and trained specialists for servicing my car.


The car is nearly two years old, it has been back to service departments at least 6 times now. It is safe to assume that VW Service would check all the required car fluid levels every time I go in.


It would be going back to service close to around every three to four months.

As you mentioned you only check your oil levels around every three months or so, my schedule of service visits should be fine to keep it all in tip top shape.


@nat225
I know, I wish I could get a fuel free car, maybe one of the super fast electric Tesla's Just need a power point and a few hours
(just need to make sure I don't hit anything that will cause it to catch fire)

[brad]

And we would know all this other information how?

No personal attack & you continue to dig your own hole by assuming other people have carried out basic maintenance tasks for you. Have a good look on this forum at the amount of people that get low oil lights because "modern cars shouldn't use oil". If you take the time to read your manual I think you'll find they recommend every fuel refill as a starting point for checking the fluid levels.

I've worked with "trained professionals" in many fields & often they prove to be pretty stupid & they overlook the basics. Aussie mechanics are trained at about 50% of the skill level of their Euro counterparts. Maybe 1 in 10 are at a sufficient level to honestly wear the badge of "technician". Our training system is pretty lousy & they are learning from incompetent practical supervisors as well.

[Transporter]

Well. Today my Check Oil Amber warning graphic turned on in the car. This car is a joke. A new problem for me to deal with.


I wonder when the dealers are going to be open.

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So, you're worried about the engine oil temperature and you don't bother to check the oil level in your engine? Why?
The luck of oil will lead to overheating and the oil will start breaking down - mineral or synthetic it won't matter.
Don't worry about what oil is specified to be used in the engine by manufacturer, the synthetic oils are used in engines for many years. they get changed on regular basis.
As the driver and the owner of the car, you should get familiar with the basic maintenance that is outlined in the owner's manual in the vehicle glovebox. Simply said you need to check the fluids under the bonnet that should be checked, check your tyres every 500km or when you refuel.

[preeman]

@brad

You went well down the path of labeling me a Joke. That is directed at me [squarely], thus making it personal.

You could have chosen so many other ways of highlighting the importance of regular checks instead of picking one with malice.