Time to buy a new car....suggestions??

[sudsmaster]

Chevron Delo 400 Multigrade SAE 15W-40. Heavy duty motor oil. Exceeds warranty requirements for all gasoline, diesel, and turbocharged engines specifying this SAE grade and API service classification. Maximizes engine and filter life.

API Service classifications: CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF/SL, SJ.

Recommended for applications requiring: Caterpillar ECF-1, JASO DH1, DDC/MTU Type 1.2, MB 228.3, 228.1, Renault RLD, Cummins CES 20078, 20077, 20076, 20071, Mack EO-N Prem. Plus 03, EO-M Pollus, EO-M, DDC Power Guard 93K214, Volvo VDS, VDS02, VDS03, EMA LRG01, ACEA E5, E3, E2, MAN 271 & 3275.

Note: API SJ is the latest (or one of the latest) API classifications for gasoline engines.

 

[hydralique]

Delo is known as a good oil, but isn't suitable for TDIs since it isn't synthetic. VW is very clear on that. It's probably just fine for what you're using it in, especially since you're in a mild climate.