What type of engine oil is used in Volkswagen's Dual Protection Package?
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Volkswagen's Dual Protection Package uses semi-synthetic engine oil. Fully synthetic engine oil: This type of oil contains only PAO or ester-based synthetic compounds, entirely manufactured through chemical processes. Initially developed for aviation, it was later adopted in motorsports and has now become widely used in passenger vehicles. Fully synthetic oil offers advantages such as superior cleaning performance, excellent fluidity, effective cooling capabilities, and outstanding oxidation resistance. Semi-synthetic engine oil: Semi-synthetic oil is a blend of synthetic base oil with a portion of mineral oil, typically in a 40:60 ratio (mineral to synthetic). It combines some benefits of full synthetic oil at a lower cost. While its overall performance is inferior to fully synthetic oil, it offers price advantages and requires slightly more frequent oil changes compared to fully synthetic variants.