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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Mikester on 22 February 2008, 12:12

Title: AGG 8v
Post by: Mikester on 22 February 2008, 12:12

I know its been asked before but i have used the search function and cant find what im looking for.

Just want to know the capacity of my engine for oil.

So when i drain it, how much oil it wil take to fill it to how it should be.

And also, the age old question, which oil.  :laugh:

My cars been serviced but an old lad down the road and hes doing an mot check, but i need to supply the bits n bobs. Got it all except the oil  :wink:

Cheers

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: MowatGTI on 22 February 2008, 14:10

Engine Oil Capacity will be quoted in your Haynes Book.

I have a 16v ABF engine.  Think my capacity is about 4.5 litres-5.0.

Last time I changed my oil, I just presumed it would be less than 4 l.  Bought a 4l tub, and had to get a mate to drive be the 20 odd miles to the Halfords again!

I've asked about oils yesterday.  Im never sure.  You never seem to get a decent response.

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: vdub virgin on 22 February 2008, 14:18

just get a decent branded 10w 40,semi synth
more than good enough..............
halfords do Mobil 1 10w 40 semi synthetic in 5L tub for about 22 quid

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: Mikester on 22 February 2008, 14:20

Cheers, i will look in my haynes manual for the capacity. Its just i dont want to get to little and like you did, have to go off to get some more!

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: beni-iow on 22 February 2008, 14:22

its a 10w-40 semi synthetic oil and acording to my comma oil (i work in the part sid eof the trade) they hold 3.5/4 ltrs
hope this helps.

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: vdub virgin on 22 February 2008, 14:23

its normally just over 4L  eg  4.1 or 4.2..........thats why sum oil companys sell em in 4l tubs,so u gotta buy another 1l tub! robbin b**tards!lol!

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: Mikester on 24 February 2008, 20:00

I bought 5litres of Mobil 10/40 semi syth For very high performance engines. Will this be enough?

Also got the halfords oil filter, was a champion one, but couldnt see the justification of the few pounds extra.....

agreed?

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: kells on 24 February 2008, 20:10

agreed, you will be fine with all that...

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: Mikester on 24 February 2008, 20:12

Quote from: kells on 24 February 2008, 20:10

agreed, you will be fine with all that...

Cheers  :cool:

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: boneybradley on 24 February 2008, 20:24

nothing wrong with champion (exept they make citroens o.e filters!!)... i allways use aftermarket filters and have never had problems.. and the mobil should be good oil (do you fancy changing mine while your at it??)

Title: Re: AGG 8v
Post by: Mikester on 24 February 2008, 20:28

Quote from: boneybradley on 24 February 2008, 20:24

nothing wrong with champion (exept they make citroens o.e filters!!)... i allways use aftermarket filters and have never had problems.. and the mobil should be good oil (do you fancy changing mine while your at it??)

Haha, im not even doing mine, im slingin a mate whos a mechanic a tenner to change the oil and oil/fuel filters. As i really cba to do it myself!  :laugh: