Lubricant quantities

[irmscher]

Guys,

The search function isn't giving me what i need to know on this topic..

Planning on servicing our GT TDI 150 at some point in the next few weeks.  I'm probably going to order a Haynes manual as I can't find a decent online workshop manual..

Can someone please confirm:

Gearbox oil - which one and what quantity is required in this gearbox
Engine Oil - I know I need to use PD oil, is 5-40 the right viscosity?  What is the required quantity in this block?

There's a How To in the general MK4 section, but the pictures have disappeared.  I've got a set of Gearbox drain plug keys and I've done gearbox oil before on my Accord so I'm confident with it.

Is there anything specific I need to know/watch out for?  Are the drain and filler plugs easily accessible?

Thanks in advance.

[Steve_PD]

for the oil and filter get them from the dealers, oil is £25 for 5 liters and you need 4.5, fuel filter and oil filter comes to £28
as for gearbox oil change I dont know as Ive never done it

[irmscher]

Thank You Steve

Ordered the Haynes manual today so I'll have a look in there for geabox oil capacity.

[irmscher]

Just another point - when we had the MK3 we normally used GSF for parts.

Would you advise against it for the TD?  Should we be buying from the dealers now?

[Steve_PD]

I use the dealers, its not much more expensive, the oil is one of the cheapest you can get

[irmscher]

Would this oil be appropriate for the GT TDI 150?

Seems like a great price and enough for 4 oil changes

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FULL-SYNTHETIC-ENGINE-OIL-5W-30-4-X-5-LTR-VW-507-PD_W0QQitemZ350255785905QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item518cdf27b1

Cheers

[golfmk4owner]

Well i have a gt 130, and it needs vw505.01, i presume yours would be the same and the ad says it meets vw 505.01.... so im thinking yep! Sounds fine to me!