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Title: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: golf gti 16valve on 22 September 2005, 00:01: hey again ppl,im new to the golfs,iv just got a 88 gti 16valver 105K 2 previous owners,swapped it for my mk5 escort,lol friend lost his job and needed something cheap to run!! Im goin to give it a full service but would like you all to recommend a good oil for it,IS 10/40 semi synthetic any good for it???
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: Logie on 22 September 2005, 09:06: I use 15/40 on my GTI. Was told by VW not to use Syn or Semi Syn because i would prob lose oil through the rings etc due to its age. Most people reccomend Synthia Gold from VW. Personally i wouldnt advise it unless you know the engine has been looked after!
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: gibby on 22 September 2005, 09:25: I run VW Synta silver in mine with a genuine VW oil filter as it has a NRV (Non return valve). Most on here will recommend Synta silver. I think silver is 15/40 but I might be wrong as I cant remember, I just always use it. You can get the genuine VW oil and filters from VW (obviously) or GSF who will be slightly cheaper.
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: Dizzie on 22 September 2005, 09:48: I use syntha silver or castrol 10/40. runs and sounds perfect so I can't complain.
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: BobbyT on 22 September 2005, 14:52: i use that castrol oil for engines over 75000 miles, seems to do the job, its 15/40 i think, but mine's an 8v. most oil is pritty much the same, as long as it conforms to vw standards you should be fine, all the blurb about the oils quality is on the bottle!
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Post by: Logie on 22 September 2005, 19:51: d0h ment Silver :p
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Post by: Judderi on 23 September 2005, 08:45: Syntha silver.
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: Overseer on 23 September 2005, 09:00: VW sold me Syntha Gold last time i got some to top up.

as a sidenote... anyone know much about getting a new dipstick? the handle on mines broken off :x
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: Judderi on 23 September 2005, 09:03: Try all the usual, scrap yard, ebay, VW, or any other parts supplier such as GSF
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: gibby on 23 September 2005, 10:28: Quote from: Overseer on 23 September 2005, 09:00
as a sidenote... anyone know much about getting a new dipstick? the handle on mines broken off

If feeling particularly flush this week how about a nice chrome one from Trimsport :grin: http://www.trimsport.co.uk/html/bonnet.html
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: Overseer on 23 September 2005, 10:29: wowÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â :cool:

edit.. just noticed they're about 30 mins drive away..Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :shocked:
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 23 September 2005, 11:17: errr where did my post go??Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :angry:

Edit: bloody identical posts in two sections.
Title: Re: What engine oil should i use??
Post by: Overseer on 23 September 2005, 15:47: ^ lol...

just been to the dealership.. 7 mins on foot to the parts dept and back :D

8 quid for a complete dipstick... gotta pick it up tuesday