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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: posicarl on 31 January 2006, 21:58

Title: Which oil?
Post by: posicarl on 31 January 2006, 21:58

Pretty basic really, any suggestions on what engine oil to use on a Mk3 16v thats just hit the 130k mark ??? thanks. :undecided:

Title: Re: Which oil?
Post by: vwagain on 31 January 2006, 22:58

Quantum silver semi synth. Its VAG's own brand. You can get it from GSF or the main dealer. GSF also sell genuine oil filters but i dont think they are much dearer at the dealers and you get a nice VAG receipt to put with your bills :cool:

Stu

Title: Re: Which oil?
Post by: Len on 01 February 2006, 15:49

Use Magnatec myself.

have used that in all my cars ever since it came out!

Title: Re: Which oil?
Post by: Overseer on 06 February 2006, 11:14

Quantum  silver? i'm using gold.. ???

Title: Re: Which oil?
Post by: craggers on 09 February 2006, 16:07

Been told that 5w-40 full synthetic meeting or exceeding the VW502.00 spec is better for it.

You can change the oil every 10,000 miles with this oil.

Title: Re: Which oil?
Post by: GolfGL on 09 February 2006, 20:56

When they get a bit higher up on the miles dont you need something thicker? castrol magnatec 10w-40 part synthetic should be fine plus cheaper.