Engine oil Shell or MOTUL

All of the 8100 series Motul oils are ester based. I will only run the x-cess 8100 5w40 in my GTI.

Personally I would run a higher detergent 40 weight oil such as Rotella synthetic 5W40 than a "high mileage" oil.

i have run 300v in my engine since 2005 when it was first built no seal issues

I run Motul in both my 8 valves, 5w40 year round, it's awesome stuff.

Switch to Motul and hear the difference.

I don't know what all you others guys are doing but I run 5w40 full synthetic Motul. Best stuff... the people who said they seem to burn oil should try 5w40 synthetic, many people have shown improvements with it. I run it to 10,000 kms or 6K miles and the stuff still looks good.

I used to use Esther based Motul products and have nothing but good things to say. I've since switched to Lubro Moly since it's easier to get locally and is cheaper.

Rotella 5w40 here. IMO, I wouldn't run less than a 40w on the upper end if you do a lot of freeway driving.

I just changed my oil to Rotella T 5w40 Synthetic. It's great stuff. So far so good and the car runs smooth.

oil consumption is way down since i've been using 300v.. and the smell isn't bubble gum.. it's burnt popcorn