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Re: 2006 VW Passat engine sludging
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/22/2010

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Don,

All VW engines require a high dynamic viscosity oil. ILSAC approval requires low dynamic viscosity. So, ANY oil that is approved for use in any common American ot Asian car is the wrong viscos... Login to read more.