What is the most suitable engine oil for Volkswagen Teramont?
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Volkswagen Teramont is most suitable for full synthetic engine oil. The advantages of full synthetic engine oil are introduced as follows. Low evaporation loss of full synthetic engine oil: Synthetic oil is a pure compound with a narrow boiling point range, and its evaporation loss is much lower than that of mineral oil, which can reduce fuel consumption, reduce exhaust emissions, and extend the service life of catalytic converters. In addition, compared with traditional mineral oil-based engine oil, synthetic engine oil also has excellent chemical stability, good radiation resistance, high oil film strength, and low foam characteristics. Therefore, high-end cars generally choose synthetic engine oil. Strong high-temperature oxidation resistance of full synthetic engine oil: The thermal oxidation stability of synthetic oil is much better than that of mineral oil-based engine oil, meaning the tendency to produce acidic substances and sludge due to oxidation is small. Under various harsh operating conditions, it can provide appropriate lubrication and effective protection for the engine, thus having a longer service life and ensuring the performance stability of the engine oil during long-term use. In the same working environment, synthetic oil has a much longer service life than mineral oil, so although the cost is higher, the total cost is not much higher than mineral oil when considering the reduced number of oil changes.
I've been driving the Touareg for five years and have changed the engine oil several times. The safest choice is to use a fully synthetic oil that meets the Volkswagen VW50200 standard. The manufacturer recommends either 5W-30 or 5W-40. My 330TSI engine has always used 5W-30, which ensures quick cold starts in winter and stable oil temperatures during high-speed driving in summer. I've tried big brands like Shell Helix Ultra and Castrol Edge, and there's not much difference in actual driving performance. The key is not to be tempted by cheap prices and end up with counterfeit products. Once, a repair shop used a no-name oil on my car, and the engine noise increased while fuel consumption rose. The maintenance manual suggests changing the oil every 10,000 km, but I usually change it at around 9,000 km since the Touareg is a heavy vehicle with a high engine load. Always check the certification label on the oil cap—as long as it has the 50200 certification, you're good to go.