Just bought carlube 2-stroke oil, with specification API TC JASO FB , anybody know if this is OK
From what has been written above, it should be. Our A2s don't have a DPF.
Just bought carlube 2-stroke oil, with specification API TC JASO FB , anybody know if this is OK
So I been using 2 stoke oil in my diesel for over a month now so I thought its about time I give some feedback. With in a couple of minutes after the first fill-up I noticed the engine running much smoother and quieter. I think it vibrates less also. Some other thing I noticed is that since I started with the 2 stroke oil I have not been needing to top up the oil anymore. Im not sure its related to the 2 stoke oil but its one of the things I have noticed. Im not sure about its effect on the MPG but I think even if there is one its hardly noticeable. I will continue using 2stoke oil because it much more pleasant to drive.
I use the ratio 1/200 of Castrol half synthetic oil. I can check the exact spec and name later if some one is interested because its in the car right now.
Maso I wouldnt mind giving it a try, unfortunately Im not in sweden right now. But I will try it in the future.
Over on Caravan Talk forum this has been a hot topic recentlywith a member from the petro chemical industry getting hot under the collar saying Archoil and 2SO is all bullocks. Same thread also goes on to suggest all diesel is the same irrespective of brand name or additives so just buy the cheapest supermarket fuel.
I thought I'd just add in my experience on this..
I am always quite sceptic when it comes to magic add ons and I have also tried Bell Add products in my Touran TDI without any noticable effect, but after reading this whole tread I though, why not give it a go.. Not least because I still have some good old Castrol XR77 mineral two stroke oil left over from my bike racing days.
My '02 TDI has done 217.000 km, and it did feel quite rough and had that hard knocking sound even when warm, and even more so when cold or idling. So I filled it up and added 300ml of XR77.
For the first couple of hundred kilometers I couldn't feel any changes what so ever, but after running through half a tank of fuel it was quite noticable that something positive was happening. And after finishing the rest of the tank the changes are simply remarkable..
First of all the the engine runs so much smoother, without much of the shakes and vibration it had before especially on idle and low revs. Its much more quiet and that really hard knocking sound has been replaced by a pleasant subdued diesel tone like a newer engine. It has more power and pulls much better and cleaner from low revs with shaking and stuttering, and the fuel economy is the best I've ever experienced.
Even when cold it settles right into a smooth quiet idle, and generally the car is so much more pleasant, powerful and enjoyable to drive. Much like a newer generation diesel car.. I am so happy I decided to try this and I am sure the engine is too, and it should be the perfect preparation for the re-flash that's coming up in a couple of weeks.. Should make my car even more enjoyable and fun to drive..
If anyone with a TDI A2 has not yet tried this little magic trick I can only recommend to give a try and be amazed yourself..
Alex.