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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: bodga on 22 May 2012, 21:17
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Just a heads up really. 4 litre bottle of oil for the mk2 from my local home bargains £9.99
I only do about 1500 miles a year so its ideal for a 12 month service
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pv-67097-gulf-tec-plus-10w-40-semi-synthetic-engine-oil-4-litres.aspx?utm_source=ProductSearch&utm_medium=GoogleBase&utm_campaign=GoogleBase_ProductsFeed&utm_content=67097
It states vw 505 00 approved on the back too :grin:
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Just a heads up really. 4 litre bottle of oil for the mk2 from my local home bargains £9.99
I only do about 1500 miles a year so its ideal for a 12 month service
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pv-67097-gulf-tec-plus-10w-40-semi-synthetic-engine-oil-4-litres.aspx?utm_source=ProductSearch&utm_medium=GoogleBase&utm_campaign=GoogleBase_ProductsFeed&utm_content=67097
It states vw 505 00 approved on the back too :grin:
Cost me about £7.50 inc vat for 5 litres of semi but then I work in a factors :grin:
The last bottle of Magnatec 10/40 semi I had was free (bottle had a pinhole, so written off) :cool:
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Tbh Sinta Silver is only about £18 from the stealer anyway. Why use anything else. :nerd:
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Tbh Sinta Silver is only about £18 from the stealer anyway. Why use anything else. :nerd:
If it meets the spec, wheres the problem in a cheaper brand?
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halfords screwdriers ftw :grin:
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Tbh Sinta Silver is only about £18 from the stealer anyway. Why use anything else. :nerd:
If it meets the spec, wheres the problem in a cheaper brand?
Quite true.... BUT as a comparison, Supermarket fuel meets required specification, but can create running problems on all sorts of vehicles, petrol or diesel... and I certainly wouldn't put it in my Golf.
Anyone remember the Mayo problems with Duckhams Oil? regarded as one of the best, but was responsible for killing off many engines long before there time
Spec or not, you get what you pay for, be careful what you put in!
Thom
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Only OEM for me - even if other stuff was free...
But that won't surprise anyone who knows what I'm like.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Only OEM for me - even if other stuff was free...
But that won't surprise anyone who knows what I'm like.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
So you wouldnt use genuine castrol magnatec, even if it was free?
You're off your rocker.
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Only OEM for me - even if other stuff was free...
But that won't surprise anyone who knows what I'm like.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
So you wouldnt use genuine castrol magnatec, even if it was free?
You're off your rocker.
Whats the chance of me getting free Magnatec - None
So it don't really matter does it, as it won't happen!
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Only OEM for me - even if other stuff was free...
But that won't surprise anyone who knows what I'm like.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
So you wouldnt use genuine castrol magnatec, even if it was free?
You're off your rocker.
Whats the chance of me getting free Magnatec - None
So it don't really matter does it, as it won't happen!
Lol fair point :grin:
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Right, so what is the best oil to run in my car??
Nick
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trade parts specialists will sell you quantum for about £12 i think
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trade parts specialists will sell you quantum for about £12 i think
You have to check TPS to see if they ever have any offers on, as sometimes you can get 5Ltr dirt cheap....
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Tps won't serve me :cry: trade only, i could used to get Synta oil and filter and air filter for 20 of a mechanic but he has now retired. An tips on getting served at tps?
But I will only do @ 1500 miles a year and she will be put to bed end of September for the winter. I will change it again the following spring.
I will let u know in 12 months if my engine is still ok :grin:
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Tps won't serve me :cry: trade only, i could used to get Synta oil and filter and air filter for 20 of a mechanic but he has now retired. An tips on getting served at tps?
Tell them your VW dealer sent you.
Any thoughts on using slightly thicker oils? I have a tiny bit of blow-by past the rings, but not enough to justify a rebuild/replacement just yet. I wonder if a thicker oil may improve it slightly?