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Offline Dalo Harkin

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Which Oil?
« on: 18 August 2009, 12:40 »
I have searched and read by the way  :undecided:

I have a W reg Mk IV GTI Turbo and need to know the oil as im servicing it at the end of the week!
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Offline mac456

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Re: Which Oil?
« Reply #1 on: 18 August 2009, 13:30 »
people seem to use different oil -

my vw garage used 10w 40 on mine but some poeple use 5w 30  :undecided:
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Re: Which Oil?
« Reply #2 on: 18 August 2009, 13:32 »
Most dealers seem to use 10w/40
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Re: Which Oil?
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Offline Mr_Orange

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Re: Which Oil?
« Reply #4 on: 18 August 2009, 17:14 »
My 1.8T is on long-life.... I've searched around and there seems so much conflicting advice regarding suitable oils at what mileage and all that :undecided:

VW gave me two choices: Their Quantum stuff for like £40 and their "special" one for like £65 for big 5L.

Garage I've got doing the work has said they use a "Carlube" product or I have the option of something pricier (might have been a Shell type), or indeed I supply something myself. 

Where should I get it from and what product?
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Offline Dalo Harkin

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Re: Which Oil?
« Reply #5 on: 18 August 2009, 17:34 »
Its never easy is it.............. :tongue:
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Offline Mr_Orange

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Re: Which Oil?
« Reply #6 on: 18 August 2009, 20:04 »
I priced up the Castrol Edge stuff (yikes!).

Right decision made!  I'm going with the standard VW Quantum stuff.  I'll pick up a genuine oil filter while I'm there!   :wink:  I can then easily get the right top-up etc too.

Been told Yr 2000 is a cross-over year (for engine codes etc), the earlier engines want 0W30, later engines want 5W30 on long-life servicing.  Apparently.
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Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: Which Oil?
« Reply #7 on: 18 August 2009, 21:31 »
Surely the oil used is dependant on the mileage?
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Re: Which Oil?
« Reply #8 on: 18 August 2009, 22:27 »
Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 18 August 2009, 21:31
Surely the oil used is dependant on the mileage?

I would agree  :smiley:
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Re: Which Oil?
« Reply #9 on: 18 August 2009, 23:03 »
please do not use 10/40w use 5/30w or your asking for trouble in the long run (personal experience  :sad:)
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