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Engine oil OEM Volkswagen or Lucas

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OEM Volkswagen
Lucas
Lucas › Engine oil
No_Work_5746
Rating 4.5

I have a 2012 gmc terrain 2.4l currently at 202k. I’ve used Lucas oil and restore and protect Valvoline oil the last 50k. Still runs like a gem with 177-182-179-175 compression cylinders 1-4. Used to be 155-149-144-168 before I started using both these oils

Pros: runs like a gem
Mileage: 202000 km
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Lucas › Engine oil
templeofdank
Rating 4.0

I exclusively have used Lucas oil for my sportster motor for 5 years. The bottle looks cool, that's it. Full synthetic oil, no frills, cheap, and easy to get.

Pros: cheap, easy to get
Cons: no frills
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OEM Volkswagen › Engine oil
Unable_Peak_748
Rating 4.5

If you are using VW original oil then stick to it and the service interval. 15 years 229,000km later mine is going strong. I did mess up by doing service at 15k km all these years. Sticking to 12k is best. Instead try iftex system D. Makes a very noticeable difference. More important I feel is changing the air filter more often. And compulsorily changing diesel filter every year.

Pros: stick to service interval, air filter change often, diesel filter change yearly
Cons: mess up by doing service at 15k km
Vehicle: Volkswagen Polo
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OEM Volkswagen › Engine oil
MikeLamidya
  • Engine noise:
Rating 5.0

Been running 87 and 5w 40 on my mk7.5 for the last 40k of ownership. She loves it, no tics stutters or hiccups at 65k miles.

Pros: no tics, no stutters
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Mileage: 65000 km
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OEM Volkswagen › Engine oil
Beautiful_Ad_4813
Rating 3.0

as long as it meets the VW 508 00/509 00 specification, it'll be fine which I think is 0w-20 and I \\*think\\* 5w-20

don't go beyond that, while it \\*may\\* not fuck the engine up, those 1.4Ts are REALLY picky (I had one in my Jetta Hybrid and anything past 5w-20 and she was angry )

Pros: meets VW specification
Cons: engine is picky
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Lucas › Engine oil
Cool-Tap-391
  • Engine noise:
Rating 3.0

Lucas OS works great. It's some amazing stuff, BUT. Do not go over your oil change intervals. Once the Lucas additive starts breaking down it turns to a nasty varnish. Went 7k using synthetic amsoil z-rod and Lucas OS, on a new rebuilt 4.0l. Lost a lifter and ate up the cam lobe.

Pros: amazing stuff
Cons: turns to nasty varnish
Mileage: 7000 km
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Lucas › Engine oil
matchboxtx
  • Engine noise:
Rating 3.0

That looks like you dropped a valve. Yes Lucy’s oil will help. It will lubricate the chamber so you can take out all the pieces.

Pros: will lubricate the chamber
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Which engine oil to choose — OEM Volkswagen or Lucas?

If choosing engine oil across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.

We compare engine oil across these categories:

Comparison of engine oil OEM Volkswagen and Lucas
  1. PR Score.
  2. Overall ranking.
  3. Vote balance.
  4. Average rating.
  5. Number of reviews.
  6. Feature ratings.
  7. Car owners’ choice.

Which engine oil are better — Lucas or OEM Volkswagen?

In March 2026 on PartReview, engine oil OEM Volkswagen were overall better than Lucas.

  1. OEM Volkswagen received a PR Score of 75 out of 100, and Lucas scored 78 points.
  2. OEM Volkswagen ranked 28 in the overall ranking, and Lucas ranked 31.
  3. The average rating is higher for OEM Volkswagen (3.9) than for Lucas (3.8).
  4. Engine oil OEM Volkswagen have better feature ratings than Lucas:
    • Engine noise - owners believe, that this property for OEM Volkswagen is better than Lucas.
    • Exhaust smoke - drivers claim, that by this property OEM Volkswagen does not differ from Lucas.
    • Warning light - reviews suggest, that this property for Lucas is preferred to OEM Volkswagen.

Which engine oil are more popular — OEM Volkswagen or Lucas?

In March 2026 on PartReview, engine oil OEM Volkswagen were overall more popular than Lucas.

By vote balance, engine oil OEM Volkswagen surpassed Lucas:

  • For OEM Volkswagen, the ratio of positive (108) to negative (36) votes is 72 votes.
  • For Lucas, the ratio of positive (58) to negative (16) votes is 42 votes.

By number of reviews, engine oil OEM Volkswagen surpassed Lucas:

Which engine oil do car owners prefer — OEM Volkswagen or Lucas?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, engine oil OEM Volkswagen and Lucas have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.

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