Re: newbie questions...

["Rich Zuk" <emt@imcnyc.com>]

For my 16V, in Spring Summer, and Fall, in NYC, which is north of you,  I
use 20W-50 oil.

I too feel that boost at 3000rpms.  I'm looking forward to hearing
responses.
Rich


>Hey folks...
>
>I'm new to the list and scirocco ownership and I've got a couple of stupid
>questions.
>
>I've got an 87 16v completely stock.
>
>1.  Is it normal for the engine power to start at 3000 rpms?   Don't get me
>wrong, the car has some strength in the lower rpms but it almost feels like
>a different car at 3000.
>
>2.   Between 3000 and 4000 rpms the engine sound and feel changes
>completely. Is this normal?
>
>3.   I had my mechanic change the oil when he did the water pump/timing
>belt/3 motor mounts.  He used 15w-40.   In Oklahoma we don't get too cold
>too often ( a couple days of single digits but mostly in the 20's) but we
>get pretty warm, a few 100 + days a year...  Any comments on his choice of
>oil?
>
>LIke I said, I'm new to the joys of scirocco ownership.  My last car was a
>86 Monte Carlo with a V-8 so this little 1.8L engine is a little different
>than I'm used to.
>
>Thanks in Advance.
>Derek
>
>
>
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