Volkswagen parts reviews

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Falken Tires

I'm running 255/40-17 RT615s on 17x8 ET35. This is on a "regular" MK4, not an R32. It should not be an issue, the additional grip provided over 225/235 is noticeable.

Pros: additional grip noticeable
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Mobil Engine oil
VR6_00Jetta
  • Engine noise:
Rating 4.5

Mine's had Mobile 1 since day 1. Up until 45K-ish it was 5w- or 10w-40(?) Anyway, I switched to 0w-40 and I know my milage is a tad better and I swear the seat of my pants tells me the engine has more... spunk.

Pros: better mileage, more engine spunk
Mileage: 45000 km
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AMSOIL Engine oil

0w-40 weight oil is great for the VR6. I've been using either Mobil 1 or AMS European Formula (5w-40) in mine since day 1. 85k miles later it still runs like a champ. AMS Euro oil is fantastic stuff, definitly worth every penny.

Pros: runs like a champ, fantastic stuff
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Mileage: 85000 km
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Mobil Engine oil

0w-40 is a great oil for the VR6. It's not too thin. At operating temp, it's a 40-weight oil and viscosity-wise is no different than 5w-40 or 10w-40. It is thinner than these oils at start-up, which isn't a bad thing. I used 0w-40 for many miles without any issues and the engine is still in amazing shape at 211k+ miles. FYI, 0w-40 is used as factory fill in all Mercedes AMG engines. If it's not too thin for those beasts, then it's not too thin for a VR.

Pros: great oil, no issues, engine amazing shape
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Mileage: 211000 km
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Mobil Engine oil

0-40W here all year round in Chicago 138k miles and still going strong

Pros: engine still strong
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Mileage: 138000 km
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Mobil Engine oil

I just changed my oil and filter on my 2006 GLI 2.0T. I used Mobil 1 15w-50 and a MANN filter purchased from the VW Dealer. My best friend is an awesome Audi/VW tech and he advised me that was fine combo.

Pros: fine combo, VW tech advice
Vehicle: Volkswagen
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Hengst Oil filter
VR6ix
  • Leaks:
Rating 3.0

Official VW filters are Hengst's with a little VW logo and part number printed on the end just note that the filters do not include the gasket for the oil-can drain plug (dunno if that's on the mkIII's, but it's on the mkIV's). Just means you can't really drain the can, just unscrew it and be quick to minimize the amount of oil that goes flying

Cons: does not include gasket
Vehicle: Volkswagen
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ATE Brake fluid
2 doors
  • Pedal feel:
Rating 1.5

I have been running Super Blue in mine since last fall. Just recently I have developed a squeaky clutch pedal. I thought is was just because the car was getting older.

Cons: developed a squeaky clutch pedal
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