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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: StokieShinobi on 27 June 2012, 19:49

Title: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: StokieShinobi on 27 June 2012, 19:49

I am so sorry if this has been answered a million times. I have looked on the service maintenance sticky but its all 1.8t related

I know, its a lame 2.0 8v lol....

I usually like to use the dealers oils in the car. I used castrol gearbox oil on my 350z and it made the gearbox horrible. Bought the nissan stuff and the difference was incredible

Can anyone recommend WHAT oils I need for engine and gearbox, and where is the best place to buy the VW recommended oils?

Also........... I read the gearbox sump plug is a funny shape. Is this true - will I need to buy a special socket to get it off?

Thanks guys

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: StokieShinobi on 03 July 2012, 09:29

Decided to get oil filter and gearbox oil direct fom vw. Regarding engine oil on a 2002 Mk4 2.0 GTi is this stuff ok?

(http://www.opieoils.co.uk/images/VARIANT/large/91983.jpg)

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-69392-castrol-magnatec-5w-40-c3-fully-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: DunnDeal12 on 03 July 2012, 09:56

thats stuffs great but costs alot and its only 4ltrs the mk4 takes 5ltrs so you will be spending another £10 on another 1ltr

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: StokieShinobi on 03 July 2012, 10:19

I thought £25 for 4ltrs wasnt too bad. Might buy 6, keep one for topping up as I've read the 2.0l drinks a bit of oil

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: cullygti on 03 July 2012, 11:05

it doesnt say vw on the label does it

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: StokieShinobi on 03 July 2012, 11:32

I noticed that

What would you use?

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: cullygti on 03 July 2012, 11:40

i would se one that vw recomend personaly its about the same price from the dealers as what your paying for that that way you will know its specific for vw engines etc  :smiley:

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: DubAndDubber on 03 July 2012, 23:47

Castrol magnatec is no good. Cheap sh!te.

You want Castrol edge.

But yeah, VW oil is great, cheap, and comes in 5 litres.

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: Wayne on 03 July 2012, 23:48

15/40 semi synth will be fine for a 2.0

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: DubAndDubber on 03 July 2012, 23:52

Didnt even notice the 2.0. Yes, 10w40 and 15w40 for higher mileage. Castrol GTX ftw!

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: StokieShinobi on 04 July 2012, 10:15

The cars on 93k. So would using this from now on be the best option:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/engine-oil/car-oil-offers/?521771961&0&cc5_246&gclid=CJHM0-nW_7ACFRMgtAodmVZGiA

(http://www.caraccessoriesandsoftware.co.uk/ekmps/shops/audia4/images/castrol-gtx-15w-40-premium-engine-oil-a3-b3-4-litre-86-p.jpg)

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: Wayne on 04 July 2012, 23:59

I would use this: http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1137 :afro:

Title: Re: What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti
Post by: StokieShinobi on 05 July 2012, 11:51

Got

Cheers guys