the Mobil 1 is the 0w40 Euro Formula, and has the VW502.00 approval that being said, Mobil 1 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck is also a good choice, but no VW approval.
I'm using Mobil 0w40 (502 spec) in my B5 Passat for 140K and plan to use the same oil for my GLI when the free maintenance ends.
I also use Amsoil European Spec Mid-Sap 5W40 approved by VW
I run Mobil 1 5w30 and still change it every 5k. I could probably bump it up to 7500 or 10k but don't because I do it myself, and it isn't a huge cost or inconvenience to do it early.
I run the extended performance Mobil 1 in my Toyotas at 15k mile intervals, with an oil filter change every 5k miles.
10w-40 Mobil 1 is the best oil you can have for your VR6 engine. Besides superior protection it also takes longer for the oil viscosity to break down.
I've used Mobile 1 in my 2.4l GM LD9 since new and it now has 188,500 miles on it with zero engine problems. I changed the timing chain myself at 160,000 miles (recommended at 150k) and it looked new with plenty of life left in the tensioner and guides. I also pulled the head and everything was shiney metal, no pits, grooves, or hot spots (uneven wear spots).
But on my motorcycle, I use Mobil 1. Yes, auto oil in a moto engine.
I use Mobil 1 on my cars. I also do a lot of off road driving which puts a good deal of stress on the engine. It's pricier, but I'm fine with paying for the added protection from additives and ability to not breakdown as much due to heat since I'm putting the engine under heavy loads at low speeds much more often than the typical consumer.
5 quarters of mobil 1 0-40 and 1 quart 15-40 mobil all syntetic, runs like a champ and very quiet
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