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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: AlexKid on 02 December 2008, 06:22

Title: Oil question again for a 2.0 model
Post by: AlexKid on 02 December 2008, 06:22

My handbook says 10W40 semi synthetic.  Yet a lot of people on here recommend 5W40 fully synthetic stuff, even for the 2.0 non-turbo variant.

In general what are the 2.0 drivers using?

Cheers.

Title: Re: Oil question again for a 2.0 model
Post by: ben1.8T on 02 December 2008, 08:28

All of the 2.0 litre drivers are in hiding?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Oil question again for a 2.0 model
Post by: AlanD on 02 December 2008, 08:45

I used 5W40 Castrol something or other in mine. Didnt have any problems at all with it. Idealy you want to be putting whats in there already which can be tricky to establish.

Make sure you buy a 5 litre oil as if you dont already know, you soon will, that 2.0 lump drinks more oil than petrol sometimes.

Title: Re: Oil question again for a 2.0 model
Post by: lowes on 02 December 2008, 18:22

Hi, i'am also from the dark side as i also have a 2.0 your not alone! As for your oil question i use MILLER 5W30 XF LONG LIFE its not cheap but it is fully synthetic, Its also VAG approved. I noticed a marked inprovement in the running of my car. Strongly recommended!!!

Title: Re: Oil question again for a 2.0 model
Post by: AlexKid on 02 December 2008, 19:40

Some people recommend going to VW and giving them your reg.  Then they can tell you what oil is required for your engine.  Is that how you came about using 5W 30?