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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: greencode on 18 September 2008, 09:46

Title: What oil for 16v GTI?
Post by: greencode on 18 September 2008, 09:46

Can someone please let me know the grade of oil I should get for a GTI 16V? In the Haynes manual it's not specific and says either 5W-30 and 10W-40 but then it also mentions 20W-50 so I'm a bit confused!

Any help would be much appreciated as I just want to buy some so I can keep the levels topped up.

Title: Re: What oil for 16v GTI?
Post by: boneybradley on 18 September 2008, 09:56

A decent 10/40 semi synthetic will be ideal......dont use 20/50 as its too thick for the vw breather system

Title: Re: What oil for 16v GTI?
Post by: greencode on 18 September 2008, 10:02

Quote from: boneybradley on 18 September 2008, 09:56

A decent 10/40 semi synthetic will be ideal......dont use 20/50 as its too thick for the vw breather system

Thanks for the advice.

Title: Re: What oil for 16v GTI?
Post by: beccasmk3gti on 19 September 2008, 16:49

15/40 if its done high milage but 10/40 is better gets to the head quicker because its thinner

Title: Re: What oil for 16v GTI?
Post by: 1982.rpd on 19 September 2008, 16:56

use the 10/40 fucsh oil from GSF its about £13 a bottle and is foookin good! :wink: