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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: charri42 on 20 November 2005, 18:38

Title: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: charri42 on 20 November 2005, 18:38

Anyone know what rating oil I should use to top up my 2001  1.8T? its not on longlife service schedules and I've mislaid my service book (ISTR it waffled on about VW codes etc) anyone know in plain English? i.e 10W 40 etc?

I did buy some today from the local car spares place, but when i got home i realised they had sold me long life, which may not 'mix' well with the basic stuff in my engine.

Cheers for any help

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: Sugar79 on 21 November 2005, 10:08

just go to volkswagen, there oil is cheap about a fiver if i can remember rightly, and they can give you the right type for your car..

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: gibby on 21 November 2005, 10:30

You probably need Quantum synta silver from VAG (but check with them first) but you can also get this slightly cheaper from your local GSF.

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: charri42 on 21 November 2005, 23:12

Thanks,  - i was hoping there may be a viscosity rating as my local VW / GSF is a 30 minute drive. Hoping just to get something from the local motor factors.

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: Stu-1.8T on 22 November 2005, 20:13

Inbetween services I use Magnatex 5w-40 in my Turbo....same in my wifes 2.0GTi aswell.

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: GazB on 22 November 2005, 21:01

Same for me 5w/40

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: charri42 on 23 November 2005, 00:17

i ended up putting in 10/30 as per Haynes manual. I am sure the thinner stuff is better, but its due a service in 3k so it'll survive on the cheapy 10/30 stuff.

cheers

the specs are actually 10/40 or 15/40, VW 500.00 and 501 (i think) which is the kind of stuff you would put in your ford Ka

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 November 2005, 11:51

My local Stealer parts dept reccommended the stuff in the gold coloured container for Turbo's. Fullly synth & I'm sure it stated 10 W 40.

I looked at the silver one, but can't remember what that one said..... I'm think it was also 10 W 40, but only SEMI-synthetic.... Could be wrong, though.

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: Stu-1.8T on 23 November 2005, 22:43

just checked my service book again and it says:

Multi - grade high lubricity oils  Spec  VW 500 00 or VW 502 00

High lubricity oils                   Spec   VW 501 01

I'm sure the Magnatex oil bottle for 5w -40  quotes these figures and also says it's suitable for VW engines.

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: charri42 on 24 November 2005, 00:12

I think if you're putting thinner stuff in, then it can only be good. Going much thicker than recommended may affect performance - I suppose if you go too thin, then maybe it could lose more oil in a high mileage (loose) engine?

Anyway, topped up now, no need to worry...

Cheers.,

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: charri42 on 07 January 2006, 23:43

Just thought I would update this, was looking at VW receipts for servicing on my car and they use

10W/40 semi synthetic. So pretty basic stuff really. Mind you, they still charge stupid money £6.50 per litre. luckily i wasn't paying. My local Nationwide tyres does a semi synthetic (10/40) oil and filter change for £15!

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: kingturbo on 08 January 2006, 01:14

i used mobil 1 fully synthetic 0w 40 they sell it for £23 at costco instead of £40 at halfords i only bought it cos it was cheap and it said its ok with turbos been ok so far

Title: Re: What oil for 1.8T
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 08 January 2006, 01:17

synta gold.