Healthy engine?

[Chrisbod76]

Hi
Just after some advice...being new to a 2L tdi engine,I want to keep it healthy..wondering if anyone can tell me things like the best fuel,oil etc anything to keep it running sweet, it came with FSH and we’ll looked after so I want to keep it the same
Thanks
Chris

 

[Legojon]

I always used VPower Diesel in mine. Even in Shells own words, I don't think it's necessary every fillup (unless remapped). But Shell say it's worth using every 1 in 4 fillups because it has more detergent to clean your engine. But once it's cleaned what it can reach, on a stock engine it offers no advantage. Also, and your garage should know this. Changing the fuel filter on a diesel every year. I mention that cause on a petrol engine it's usually lifetime. If it has a DPF... make sure it gets a long run each week to allow for regeneration.

 

[andycupra]

regular oil changes. Don't buy into the using oils with lower SAE numbers, this can actually offer less protection. But do make sure you get the correct type regards Ash/SAPS/
As mentioned, DPFs mean more starts and shorter journeys will mean more regenerations - which in turn can increase oil degradation.
Having a turbo don't rag it and immediately park up. not really necessary (or advised on my opinion) to park up and leave ticking over for a few mins (unless you have been ragging it) - much better to drive it easy for the last 5 mins of the drive.
otherwise usual advice applies.

 

[Chrisbod76]

Ok thanks for the advice, I have been using V power which I found makes my car seem better and more responsive,iwhich oil do u recommend? Was thinking Castrol edge 5w30 is this ok?

 

[Legojon]

Ok thanks for the advice, I have been using V power which I found makes my car seem better and more responsive,iwhich oil do u recommend? Was thinking Castrol edge 5w30 is this ok?

I used castrol edge while everything was stock. I only saw the need to switch oils when I started upgrading.

 

[Chrisbod76]

I used castrol edge while everything was stock. I only saw the need to switch oils when I started upgrading.

Ok thanks...I will be going for a stage 1 soon is it still ok using castrol edge? Also will be changing exhaust cat back at least also induction kit...

 

[Legojon]

Ok thanks...I will be going for a stage 1 soon is it still ok using castrol edge? Also will be changing exhaust cat back at least also induction kit...

Yeah, it's a good oil. It's all I ever used in my FR+.