The zinc and phosphorus levels (ZDDP) is much higher in the redline. Iron per 1000 miles is much better. Viscosity retention and flashpoint are much better also.
I love red line, search for my UOAs... i've tried most of the top teir vw502 approved oils in the FSI (Motul xcess, motul specific, total energy), and they don't even come close to touching red line with regards to longevity / performance.
I'm trying Edge 5w-30 in my 2.0T TSI for a short run this winter. Shouldn't be in long enough to thin from fuel dillution. It seemed to work great in this 1.8t...
From my experience, the 2.0T uses very little oil the first 5000 miles or so, and then starts using about a quart every 2000 miles or so until I change it. Note that I've had the best experience with Mobil1 0w40 and Castrol 5w40. When I use Castrol 0w30 European Blend, it tends to boil off fairly quickly. I haven't tried other oils yet.
OK, then what works for me is Castrol Syntec 0w30 European Car Formula.
i drive a 95 jetta vr6 i currently running mobil 1 10w-40 but i been hearing alot of good things about this new castrol edge thinking about switching to the 5w-40....im hoping i feel a difference
4 qts Redline 5w40, 1 qt Redline w40 Race Redline blows away the competition... Lumps of ZDDP and Moly with the Race oil mix, fuel dilution pretty much disappeared, and viscosity/flashpoint are well within reason.
i run 20/50 Castrol year round. it actually reduced the burning and smoking of oil on start up, unlike Mobil 1. i'm glad i switched over.
I would stick with a tested oil like Red Line 5w-40 or GC, but that's me.
Sticking with a single weight is a better idea than mixology IMO..
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