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[kendog]

I've ended up getting:
Penrite, HPR 10, full synth, 10W-50 (10W-40 class), VW 502.00/505.00 .


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[Diesel_vert]

I've ended up getting:
Penrite, HPR 10, full synth, 10W-50 (10W-40 class), VW 502.00/505.00

Should be okay, but TBH, I think that's too thick.

[kendog]

Should be okay, but TBH, I think that's too thick.

Does the VW rating not make it useable? especially for an older car?
What would/could that do?

[Transporter]

I would use the HPR5 5W40. Use HPR10 only if the engine uses too much of oil.

[Diesel_vert]

Using oils that are thicker than necessary (in a healthy, well functioning engine) might result in higher operating temperatures and reduced fuel economy & responsiveness due to increased friction. Also, in the case of HPR 10, it's not as free-flowing when starting up from cold.

Does the VW rating not make it useable? especially for an older car?

No, no, you can still use it, but it's my opinion that a 50-weight oil is too thick for your engine - but you certainly won't damage it.

What would/could that do?

This...

I would use the HPR5 5W40. Use HPR10 only if the engine uses too much of oil.

If we're sticking with Penrite, I too would recommend HPR5 5W-40 over HPR10.

[Transporter]

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What he said.

I kind of don’t agree with the Penrite latest advertising hype “extra10”. But still good oils.

[Diesel_vert]

I kind of don’t agree with the Penrite latest advertising hype “extra10”. But still good oils.

That too.

In any case, HPR5 is pretty thick for a 40-weight oil as it is when compared to other 5W-40 oils, so don't worry about it being too thin.

[kendog]

That too.

In any case, HPR5 is pretty thick for a 40-weight oil as it is when compared to other 5W-40 oils, so don't worry about it being too thin.

hmm, wish I had've known all this earlier.

speaking of which, I wish I had've known to get genuine VW thermostat and seal. That **** leaked everywhere! And we tried several combos to no avail till we got out the gasket sealant. Big dramas, MUCH time lost!!

[kendog]

After doing my semi-major service; timing belt, tb tensioner, water pump, thermostat, coolant flush, G12++ coolant, rocker cover gasket, inlet manifold gaskets, oil change, oil filter, fuel filter..

We had problems with the thermostat/housing leaking at the connection to the engine, water and coolant everywhere! For a long time we tried several different combinations, like old seal with new thermostat, new seal with old thermostat, etc, etc, but to no avail.. The only thing that got it sealed & got me home was a good whack of gasket sealant.

I'm guessing that the non-genuine thermostat gasket was the problem? I want to fix it properly, and am thinking of ordering (genuine): thermostat, thermostat seal/gasket & thermostat housing so far, any other input?

Also, I seem to have a little more pep planting the foot now, it could be anything, I even changed over to BP on Fri. But what I also noticed now when accelerating hard is a small rapid vibration/shake/shudder through the steering wheel and accelerator pedal I think.. Any thoughts on that one?

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with it, but we DID have a bit of uncertainty lining up the crankshaft when doing the timing belt. We looked through the little window of the crankcase, and the only things close were a screw with 2 marks either side of it. We lined it up with the screw, as that's what the last one (timing belt) seemed to be lined up with as well.

Also, it now seems to warm up on the dial quicker now, but after a good drive it's still normal heat. Could that be because it's just running on water? (till I re-replace thermostat and coolant this week).

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What he said.

I kind of don’t agree with the Penrite latest advertising hype “extra10”. But still good oils.

That too.

In any case, HPR5 is pretty thick for a 40-weight oil as it is when compared to other 5W-40 oils, so don't worry about it being too thin.

I really read it as 10W40, not worried about the other 10. And it seemed like the best VW certified oil with a "10" rating (first number).