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  • #31
    * Oil capacity 5.0l (5.3 qt) vr6 12v
    * Oil capacity 5.5l (5.8 qt) vr6 24v

    thats what vortex is on about. and pretty spot on for my 24v
    ~\\VoLkS//~\\MaN//~

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    • #32
      Originally posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
      * Oil capacity 5.0l (5.3 qt) vr6 12v
      * Oil capacity 5.5l (5.8 qt) vr6 24v

      thats what vortex is on about. and pretty spot on for my 24v
      Well mine went through a bottle and then some, I wish it was only the single 5L container
      80,000km 1997 MK3 VR6 manual for sale - www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f23/80-000km-1997-manual-vr6-nsw-sydney-67658.html

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      • #33
        or even a straight out 6l bottle since most big displacment engines are required to use that oil.
        ~\\VoLkS//~\\MaN//~

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        • #34
          Originally posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
          or even a straight out 6l bottle since most big displacment engines are required to use that oil.
          Good point, i'll have to look out for those larger application containers
          80,000km 1997 MK3 VR6 manual for sale - www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f23/80-000km-1997-manual-vr6-nsw-sydney-67658.html

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          • #35
            check these videos out:





            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj5ms9PJDNY funny and interesting

            and a video on engine oil comparison power test: including castrol edge sport vs motul vs nulon vs royal purple vs mobil 1
            Last edited by VOLKSMAN; 03-01-2010, 11:46 PM.
            ~\\VoLkS//~\\MaN//~

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            • #36
              Originally posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
              check these videos out:





              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj5ms9PJDNY funny and interesting

              and a video on engine oil comparison power test: including castrol edge sport vs motul vs nulon vs royal purple vs mobil 1
              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49kET...eature=related
              Very interesting.....I still reckon u have to give more time for the oil to settle longer thou...Nulon i have used...Royal purple i use as well but 1kw diff in V8 test makes me wonder the testing needs more revision

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              • #37
                The closest I've seen to "lab testing" of oil performance was the tests that Street Commodore had done on a variety of oils, checking their shear ratings on a custom built test rig (there's a PDF of the article floating around). Royal Purple won that, though I don't off the top of my head remember if all the oils had the same ratings, and as we know, lubricity isn't the be-all and end-all of oils (there's no point having a super-slippery oil that's too thick to be pumped through your engine, or that's so thin that it never actually binds to anything and runs off too quick.
                Nothing to see here...

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                • #38
                  this was a shear out power test where they figureed which oils allowed for the highest power figures to the wheels.

                  but if we compare oils for their overall wear protection and cleaning agents its no doubt that oils like royal purple, castrol and mobil are on top.

                  saying you can achieve the most kw figures from your oil doesnt mean its the best. god knows how quick your engine components is wearing out comparing to oils that maintain a controlled friction (but slightly less power).

                  dont be fooled. you can have high power figures but you can also be stressing your engine beyond belief!
                  ~\\VoLkS//~\\MaN//~

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
                    this was a shear out power test where they figureed which oils allowed for the highest power figures to the wheels.

                    but if we compare oils for their overall wear protection and cleaning agents its no doubt that oils like royal purple, castrol and mobil are on top.

                    saying you can achieve the most kw figures from your oil doesnt mean its the best. god knows how quick your engine components is wearing out comparing to oils that maintain a controlled friction (but slightly less power).

                    dont be fooled. you can have high power figures but you can also be stressing your engine beyond belief!
                    True....best way to start is look at ur fuel consumption!!!!!

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                    • #40
                      and mines has dropped heaps by around 1/100 on an average.

                      and not even a drop in oil level (this is like sum type of wonder oil) lol
                      ~\\VoLkS//~\\MaN//~

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
                        hey guys just giving a total thumbs up for castrol edge 5w30 on the bora v6' 4motion motors.



                        ~i had pretty obvious timing chain noise and this stuff has completely eliminated the noise and has made the engine so damn quiet.

                        ~cold starts have also improved dramatically as engine reaches temp quickly.

                        ~oil consumption has also plummeted and engines responds nice and smooth to this oil.

                        ~and offcoarse the oil complies with VW: 502 00/505 00.

                        what else could you ask for.

                        highly recomended.
                        Just changed the Bora's oil today with Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 and the miracle juice did wonders for me as well

                        I had some pretty ugly timing chain noise that has now been virtually wiped out..

                        Havent had a chance to notice cold starts as the Global Warming was doing its best to keep my engine at 90degrees in the shade today - I will update in coming days.



                        Cant recommend this stuff enough!
                        '03 Bora V6 4motion ~ CC Flash ~ Neuspeed F&R ARB ~ .:R optioned - Bilsteins,Springs,shifter,steering ~ Tyrol Brake kit ~ EVOMS CAI

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                        • #42
                          great to know ur seeing the same results- keep us posted!
                          ~\\VoLkS//~\\MaN//~

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
                            this was a shear out power test where they figureed which oils allowed for the highest power figures to the wheels.

                            but if we compare oils for their overall wear protection and cleaning agents its no doubt that oils like royal purple, castrol and mobil are on top.

                            saying you can achieve the most kw figures from your oil doesnt mean its the best. god knows how quick your engine components is wearing out comparing to oils that maintain a controlled friction (but slightly less power).

                            dont be fooled. you can have high power figures but you can also be stressing your engine beyond belief!
                            Those vids did show nulon came out on top....

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                            • #44
                              out on top for shear kw figures- theres more to oil than what it gives out on dyno.
                              ~\\VoLkS//~\\MaN//~

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by VOLKSMAN View Post
                                out on top for shear kw figures- theres more to oil than what it gives out on dyno.
                                very true......I will stick with Royal Purple,i found this was great in my .:R.....

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