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Offline Wilts

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What oil?
« on: 22 September 2012, 08:23 »
Morning everyone ive got a 98 plate mk4 golf gti turbo what oil would i need to buy, is it 10/40 fully?? Thanks
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Re: What oil?
« Reply #1 on: 22 September 2012, 23:11 »
Check your manual bro or google it. Or failing both counts, dump some Mobil One in it  :evil:
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Re: What oil?
« Reply #2 on: 23 September 2012, 08:10 »
I put some 10/40 semi in as the oil was very very bad black and thin so i found out its 5/40 fully but i didnt have the money so just got the above for now then il get the propper one in a couple mths.
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Re: What oil?
« Reply #3 on: 23 September 2012, 12:43 »
Taking shortcuts with oil on turbo is never a good move.

You would better to drain the oil and replace the filter asap.

Oil wise: http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1354 :afro:
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Re: What oil?
« Reply #4 on: 23 September 2012, 12:46 »
Quote from: Wayne on 23 September 2012, 12:43
Taking shortcuts with oil on turbo is never a good move.

You would better to drain the oil and replace the filter asap.

Oil wise: http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1354 :afro:

I'm with Wayne on this. 5/40 Acea a3/b4 for turbo cars is ideal.
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Re: What oil?
« Reply #5 on: 23 September 2012, 15:18 »
Well its gunna have to do for a while skint as with baby due and 2kids but im sure it will be fine for a mth or so i only drive it to work its better than the oil that came out it was like black water.
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