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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: DarnPB on 24 February 2007, 23:14

Title: Oil choice
Post by: DarnPB on 24 February 2007, 23:14

As familiar with engines as I am, this is in regards to aeroplane piston engines and their workings. Although car engines I am also au-fait with, and no staranger to, oils I am not.
What oil would anybody recomend for running in purposes? Mineral or synthetic? And what brand?
Planes use a what is called a straight mineral for running in. Basically, it only lubricates and nothing else. (No protectve properties or clensing agents) This allows for a certain amount of wear to take place without fear of glazing the bores. Then ashless dispersant oil is used.
For car engines.........................?????

Title: Re: Oil choice
Post by: Breaker on 25 February 2007, 00:06

I'm pretty sure everyone will recommend this
http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2199 (http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2199)
with a genuine filter

Title: Re: Oil choice
Post by: J.stafford16v on 25 February 2007, 00:07

If your engine has been reconditioned then you should use a cheap mineral oil for running in, and then syna silver from vw is suitable for most mk2 I think its 10-40w mix?