Motul 8100 X-Clean+ 5W30 100% Synthetic Engine Oil 5 Liter (106377)

Took a lot of key strokes to find the correct oil for my 2014 TDI, last year of the jetta sportwagen. It was freshened up and rebadged the Golf SW the following year. Then Diesel Gate happened. After the super massive gigantic hassle I got at the dealer when I took my vehicle in for the "FIX" I vowed to never take her back to that place of horrors. From now on I'll do the oil changes and this Motul oil will help with that. As I mentioned in the title it is compliant with the highest standard and is on the approved list published by VAG. For what it's worth it's made in Austria so is used as OEM oil in German Diesel engines. I don't know why Castrol is the preferred/endorsed oil in U.S. dealerships (payola) but it is way over priced on Amazon and It only comes in quarts. I payed $46 for Motul, Castrol is nearly $70 add tax to that and you might as well have the dealer do the change. Total Quarts and Liqui Moly 507 VAG certified are also on the list and available here. I have used Total Quarts in the past, but have never used Liqui Moly. I believe Liqui Moly is mostly used in Diesel trucks as many reviews seem to posted by trucks owners. There is a wide range of compatible additives available under the same brand name as well including anti gelling and cetane boostersI will most likely continue with Motul if the price is right as it's not a good idea to mix different brands of oil unless you need to top off a bit between changes in an emergency, and no other option is available. The additive packages are very different between brands and consistency is important for reliability.As a parting thought I would like to share something I did not know until recently. The oil in a diesel does more then keep the engine clean and cool. It also carries away soot created by combustion. That is why it gets black so fast. The oil filter cleans up the largest most damaging particles. Fully synthetic diesel oils are specifically designed to sequester and encapsulate the smallest particles inside it's self to slow down engine wear. So your 10,000 mile oil may not go 10'000 miles if you drive hard, make frequent short trips, or both. I am sure diesel owners will not be surprised to learn their engines are happiest when on long road trips. I know I am looking forward to my next one.

The right VW specs for my 2011, and now 2014, Jetta TDI Sportwagen. Helps that I finally realized that there's a pull-out funnel built into the bottle. Has Home says, DOH...

Quiet and smooth for my STI

Looks authentic for a great price! This was my 4th order?

Started using motul few years back on the Subaru turbo motors and they absolutely love it. Significantly less oil consumptionReally keeps the motor lubricated at high power/rpm levels that standard brands can’t handle for as long. Prevents bearing wear!

Engine running much much quieter and smooth compare with other oil. I change in every 5k miles ( it’s very often, I know) easily will go to 10k oil change period. Started using it 20.000 miles ago.

Been using this for years in my Porsche 997.2, Macan Turbo and Mini-GP. Never and issues, solid performance, need to run some oil analysis this year but do not expect anything significant.

It's all I run in my wrx!