10 best oils for Volkswagen Tiguan

Produced since 2007, Volkswagen Tiguan is popular in the domestic market, offering its owners the best combination of comfort, performance and cost. To maintain interest in the model, 4 years after the appearance on the market, the car was restyled, and in 2014 the second generation Tiguan appeared on the market.

All this time for picking used different power plants with a volume of 1.4 liters. to 2.0 l., working both on gasoline, and on diesel fuel. Depending on the type of internal combustion engine, for normal and long-term work it is required to fill in oil with certain characteristics. Below is a ranking of the best lubricants for Tiguan different years of release. The basis for participation in the review were not only technical characteristics, but also recommendations of professional mechanics with extensive experience.

The best motor oil for Volkswagen Tiguan (2014 - present)

Models Tiguan second generation differ from their predecessors more modern power plants, which require the appropriate lubrication. Engines with a volume of 2.0 liters can develop power up to 220 hp, have diesel versions with a turbine and are distinguished by a large operating resource. Motors 1.4 TSI are more economical, develop power up to 150 hp, which is enough for normal operation. In this case, the engines have high sensitivity to the quality of fuel and other consumables. There are serious requirements for oils, as the power plants of the latest Volkswagen Tiguan models are high-performance.

5 TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 5W-40

This oil can be poured into the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI - this grease has the recommendations of the manufacturer for use in this model of car. High fluidity ensures economical operation of the motor, is the cause of noise and vibration reduction. In winter, at low temperatures (maintains viscosity unchanged to -35 ° C), QUARTZ 9000 5W-40 facilitates engine start-up, as quickly as possible contributes to raising the pressure in the oil system to operating performance.

Thus the resource of the motor is carefully spent and the period of operation of the black filters located in the exhaust line is prolonged. Also excellent detergent properties of oil, its resistance to aging and effective resistance to oxidative processes are noted. As a result, TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 has an extended replacement period, which in some cases (depending on the nature of operation) can reach up to 35-40 thousand km. run

4 GULF ARROW GT 50 10W-50

Gulf Arrow GT 50 grease ensures fast pumping of the oil system at low temperatures, demonstrating a high viscosity index. Due to the presence of polyalphaolefins, it modulates the suppression of oxidative processes in the engine, which compensates for the use of poor-quality fuel, prevents corrosion damage inside the system and reduces oil consumption to the level of subtle measurement error (there is practically no evaporation of lubricant).

For Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Gulf Arrow is the most effective lubricant. The presence of organic molybdenum provides reliable protection of parts under temperature loads and intensive use, reducing friction.One of the advantages of this oil is also the absence today of fakes in the domestic market.

3 RAVENOL RACING SPORT ESTER RSE SAE 10W-50

Those owners who do not think about saving consumables to operate their Volkswagen Tiguan, are poured into the engine Ravenol Racing Sport Ester - one of the best German lubricants, adapted for tough use in sports driving conditions. The oil was successfully tested on race cars of the I and II divisions in the German ring racing championships (Deutschen Produktionswagen-Meisterscha).

For engines of the new Tiguan with a volume of 2.0 liters. The choice in favor of Ravenol RSE provides reliable lubrication and protection of parts from overheating, which inevitably occurs during prolonged or peak loads. The oil film has sufficient high-temperature strength and, moreover, does not collapse during downtime. This provides reliable protection at start-up, especially in cold weather, which allows you to carefully use the available engine resource.

2 MOBIL 1 5W-50

One of the best oils on the market, has a fully synthetic base and has a unique additive package. Ideal for modern gasoline engines Volkswagen Tiguan with a volume of 2.0 and 1.4 liters. It ensures the purity of the internal part of the motor, maintains the permeability of the oil channels at the level of the new internal combustion engine. Mobil 1 demonstrates low evaporation and does not change its characteristics at high temperatures, ensuring stable operation of the motor under extreme loads.

Especially effective is the use of this lubricant in Tiguan power plants, the volume of which is 1.4 liters. Plasma spraying and aluminum block of this unit are very sensitive to the quality of gasoline. Mobil 1 5W-50 has the unique ability to reduce, or even completely compensate for the influence of fuel that does not meet the standards, which can be poured into tanks under the guise of high-octane fuel at gas stations. At the same time, the owner should be even more attentive so that instead of the highest quality oil, you should not get a cheap fake that can destroy a much less demanding engine.

1 VOLKSWAGEN Special Plus 5W-40

What oil can be better than custom-made car maker? The first place in our ranking is undoubtedly VOLKSWAGEN Special Plus, which has become the best (and most popular) choice for the second generation Tiguan. The lubricant is designed to operate in different climatic conditions and withstands temperature drops from +30 ° C to -20 ° C.

The basic composition of pure synthetics is free from sulfur, ash and phosphorus, which significantly affects the duration of the particulate filters and the low degree of environmental pollution. In addition, it provides reliable coverage of all rubbing parts of the motor, at any temperature and operational load. In the case of the presence of deposits in the engine, they are effectively washed out and are in suspension until removal (during the next oil change). The systematic use of original products (in the domestic market there are fakes) VOLKSWAGEN Special Plus provides an increase in mileage without major repairs.

The best engine oil for Volkswagen Tiguan (2007 - 2013)

The first generation Volkswagen Tiguan was equipped with both petrol (1.4 and 2.0 l.) And diesel engines (2.0 l.), For the lubrication of which pure synthetics or its mixture with a mineral component was used.The first, of course, has many advantages, making it possible to reduce the load on the engine parts that occur during operation (for cars that have covered more than 100 thousand kilometers, this is an important characteristic). Semisynthetics, reinforced by filler components, can also prolong the operation of an engine with mileage. This category of rating includes oils that can reliably protect the “heart” of Tiguan from wear.

5 MOTUL 8100 X-CESS 5W40

Engine oil of this brand is designed to take care not only of the car's engine, but also of the environment. It does not contain impurities of heavy metals, so the amount of exhaust in the atmosphere of harmful substances is reduced, compared with other oils that have similar parameters. This product can rightly be called the most environmentally friendly.

Universal synthetic Motul 8100 X-cess is recommended for use by many global car manufacturers, among which there are brands Porhe, BMW, Volkswagen and others. Due to its technical characteristics, the oil reliably takes care of engine parts, significantly extending its service life, which is important for the engine installed in Tiguan with a volume of 1.4 liters. When used, there is a decrease in vibration and noise coming from the engine. In addition, there is a high efficiency, expressed in reducing fuel consumption (up to 2%).

4 CASTROL EDGE 5W-40

Fully synthetic engine lubricant, unique in its composition. Thanks to the latest technologies and the patented innovative development of the company's engineers, atomic titanium particles have been introduced into the oil. By adsorbing in high energy places (friction pairs), Castrol Edge increases the strength of surfaces and significantly reduces the level of forces arising from the interaction of parts, which supports the uninterrupted operation of the engine in a variety of conditions.

When using this oil, the Volkswagen Tiguan engine with a volume of 1.4 l is able to significantly increase its service life without accident, while demonstrating an increase in dynamics as well as stability in conditions of prolonged peak loads (due to its heat capacity reduces the possibility of engine overheating).

3 VALVOLINE VR1 RACING 5W-50

When buying this oil, the probability of encountering counterfeit is extremely low - its popularity is far from the market leaders, which does not affect the quality of the product itself. It implements long-term high-tech solutions and modern developments for cars on racing tracks, ensuring the highest efficiency of the engine at maximum load.

Despite the high fluidity, the oil creates a high pressure in the system, which allows excellent lubrication of the camshaft units. Volkswagen Tiguan with a fuel-efficient 1.4-liter engine on Valvoline VR1 oil demonstrates an increase in power and dynamic dynamics not inherent to this unit. At the same time, there are no excessive loads on the components of the internal combustion engine - its work proceeds under conditions of maximum protection. To really understand what kind of oil, drivers Tiguan with petrol 2.0 l. motor can absolutely without fear test it. This contributes to the cost of VR1 Racing, which is in the middle price range.

2 VOLKSWAGEN LONGLIFE III 5W-30

The oil is intended for servicing power plants of Volkswagen cars and ensures optimal functioning of the lubrication system in powerful turbocharged engines operating on both gasoline and diesel fuel. The Tiguan crossover has a complete set with a 2-liter TDI and TSI engines, so the owners, who have not yet chosen which oil their car needs, can safely pour Volkswagen LongLife.

The lubricant has good antioxidant capacity, has an extended service life and is resistant to temperature loads.The oil film formed on the friction pairs shows a strong surface tension, which provides reliable protection when starting the engine, as well as during loads at high revs. All these factors have a huge impact on the increase in the resource of the engine, working with Volkswagen Long Life in the most optimal (sparing) mode.

1 SHELL HELIX ULTRA 0W-40

Using the latest technology, Shell developers were able to achieve excellent results. Thanks to its unique formula, this lubricating fluid saves not only fuel but also topping up the oil itself, since its consumption is almost imperceptible. Regardless of ambient conditions, SHELL Helix Ultra 0W-40 does not change the properties during the whole period of operation and reliably protects the engine from wear, providing lubrication of its moving parts and maintaining the internal space of the motor in perfect purity (instantly adsorbs the slightest manifestations of soot and sludge).

Having earned the trust of renowned participants in Formula 1 racing, this oil has become the most popular among modern car owners. It provides confident operation of the power plant in any, including extreme, operating conditions, and is able to extend the life of such a powerful engine (2.0 liters), as in the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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