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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: Luke1981 on 31 October 2012, 17:24

Title: which oil?
Post by: Luke1981 on 31 October 2012, 17:24: I have recently purchased a GT Tdi 150pd which was registered in 2003.

I need to top up the oil but have no idea what oil is currently inside. Its been regularly serviced but I can't find which type of oil has been used on the paperwork.

I don't want to fcuk the engine by putting in the wrong type. what do you recommend?

Hope I don't sound too stupid!
Title: Re: which oil?
Post by: scarr89 on 31 October 2012, 18:30: Use the stuff VW made for it. Go to the dealers, it isn't even that dear. 10w-40 I think it is IIRC. Don't use any other oil. Simple. :smiley:
Title: Re: which oil?
Post by: Luke1981 on 31 October 2012, 18:46: Quote from: scarr89 on 31 October 2012, 18:30
Use the stuff VW made for it. Go to the dealers, it isn't even that dear. 10w-40 I think it is IIRC. Don't use any other oil. Simple. :smiley:

Cheers mate, will phone them tomorrow. Is it worth buying the oil from them for the next service which I will give to my mechanic?
Title: Re: which oil?
Post by: scarr89 on 31 October 2012, 21:58: Ummm, suppose it wouldn't hurt. Unless it is a VW garage they may not use the correct stuff. Do it. :smiley:
Title: Re: which oil?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 31 October 2012, 23:01: Considering it only takes an hour tops to swap the oil out and change the filter, I'd just get a bottle and filter from ECP and change the lot out. Peace of mind.
Title: Re: which oil?
Post by: Anthony on 31 October 2012, 23:20: its 5/40 fully synthetic for your 150pd , make sure u use good stuff mate or you can fall foul of the chocolate cam :sick: