Engine oil PENNZOIL or ELF

Pennzoil. I've run conventional, semi synthetic, and full synthetic. Nearly 200k miles, still kicking like a mule. 7500 mile oil changes on the reg, some to 9000. No signs of slowing down.

Pennzoil ultra platinum often goes on sale or has rebates, I'll stock up a couple years supply when it does.

0W-30 VW 504 spec Penzoil Euro Platinum is all I use in my MK7.5.

Pennzoil has been pretty good to me. Not pushy.

I have a 16 with 110k miles and have consistently ran 5w-30 Pennzoil Ultra Platinum with no issues.

Pennzoil Platinum can be found for $26/5qt. and it’s certified to protect against LSPI. I’d suggest going that route if you’re trying to save some cash. I did and the car seems to love it.

I run Penzoil Euro Platinum 5W-40 because it's regularly on sale at Canadian Tire.

5w40 for sure, my engine sounds happier, quieter, more sound than it did when the PO had 5w30 in it. So 5w40 is a given especially since you have a lot of Km on the clock, when it comes to the brand it really doesn't matter especially if you keep the oil change intervals reasonable.

2010 Passat B6 with the 2.0T ea888 gen one engine. Different car, same engine. I run Pennzoil euro 0w40 in mine. 6-8k on the oil changes. Engine is quiet and smooth. 136k on it.

I use Elf Oil and I change mine every 5-7k miles.