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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: Gmanx1 on 23 September 2012, 01:10

Title: 150 gt tdi oil?
Post by: Gmanx1 on 23 September 2012, 01:10

Hi guys, I've been looking around the net and forum to see what's the best oil to stick in my 150 gt tdi.
To be honest I'm just as unsure what to use  :laugh:
So I thought it's best to ask.
1st question: what's oil is best to use?
2nd question: how often should I change it to help prevent cam faliure?
3rd question: should I use an engine oil flush before the oil change?
4th question: will regular oil changes with the correct oil prevent cam faliure or is this just something the 150 suffer from regardless of taking precautions?

Cheers again lads,I know I'm a pain in the ass  :whistle:

Title: Re: 150 gt tdi oil?
Post by: Steve_PD on 23 September 2012, 10:37

Quote from: Gmanx1 on 23 September 2012, 01:10

Hi guys, I've been looking around the net and forum to see what's the best oil to stick in my 150 gt tdi.
To be honest I'm just as unsure what to use  :laugh:
So I thought it's best to ask.
1st question: what's oil is best to use?
2nd question: how often should I change it to help prevent cam faliure?
3rd question: should I use an engine oil flush before the oil change?
4th question: will regular oil changes with the correct oil prevent cam faliure or is this just something the 150 suffer from regardless of taking precautions?

Cheers again lads,I know I'm a pain in the ass  :whistle:

1-VW Quantum PD oil
2-Every 10k
3-No
4-No, it seems it the manufacture of the followers which are to blame for the cam failure not the oil services.

Title: Re: 150 gt tdi oil?
Post by: Gmanx1 on 23 September 2012, 12:06

Cheers buddy,can I buy the oil online or from euro car parts?
Also why should I not use engine oil flush?

Title: Re: 150 gt tdi oil?
Post by: Hoggy on 23 September 2012, 13:27

Quote from: Gmanx1 on 23 September 2012, 12:06

Cheers buddy,can I buy the oil online or from euro car parts?
Also why should I not use engine oil flush?

Blocks pick up pipe, siezes engine.  :laugh:

Title: Re: 150 gt tdi oil?
Post by: Gmanx1 on 23 September 2012, 13:57

Best stay clear of that then.

Title: Re: 150 gt tdi oil?
Post by: Steve_PD on 23 September 2012, 15:25

Just go to VW, Parts are just as cheap as anywhere online and saves messing around