What brand of engine oil is best for Santana?

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VonWalter
07/30/25 2:51am
Volkswagen Santana comes with 5W40 semi-synthetic engine oil as original equipment. Any engine oil with the same specifications can be used. More information about engine oil is as follows: 1. Selection of engine oil: Volkswagen collaborates with oil manufacturers to develop engine oil suitable for Santana engines based on their characteristics. Therefore, unless there are specific high-performance requirements, it is recommended that Santana users stick to the original factory oil. The Volkswagen Santana engine pursues high power, and its relatively high compression ratio results in elevated temperatures inside the engine cylinders. High-viscosity oil is used to improve engine operating conditions, as the oil helps cool the engine internally. 2. Engine oil requirements: Naturally aspirated engines have lower requirements for engine oil and can use mineral oil or semi-synthetic oil. If the consumer's budget allows, fully synthetic oil can be used. Compared to naturally aspirated engines, turbocharged engines are more precise and operate under more complex conditions, requiring higher-quality engine oil with better fluidity. Fully synthetic oil is preferred for turbocharged engines.
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