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Offline matping

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anyone recommend a good oil ??
« on: 29 March 2010, 13:17 »
im doing a oil change  - agu 1.8 20v T   im thinking castrol gtx 10w40 semi syn  ??
also  4 litres enough ???

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Re: anyone recommend a good oil ??
« Reply #1 on: 29 March 2010, 13:37 »
Dont use that mate.

Have a look at the TPS parts list thread and get your oil, oil filter,sump plug and washer from the dealers or your local TPS. ( TPS will be cheaper but still gen parts)
Always go genuine with service items.

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mk4 Golf 1.8T Sump Plug                       £1.00 exc VAT          Part Number - SN90813202
5ltr Quantum Longlife Oil                       £24.19 exc VAT         Part Number - ZGB115QLB00501


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Offline matping

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Re: anyone recommend a good oil ??
« Reply #2 on: 29 March 2010, 13:39 »
ahhhh nice 1 buddy  thats what ill do

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Re: anyone recommend a good oil ??
« Reply #3 on: 29 March 2010, 14:22 »
5ltr Quantum Longlife Oil                       £24.19 exc VAT         Part Number - ZGB115QLB00501

well that oil apply with the 2.3 v5 170?

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Re: anyone recommend a good oil ??
« Reply #4 on: 29 March 2010, 19:22 »
Same request best oil for my TDi AGR [the baby engine]

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Re: anyone recommend a good oil ??
« Reply #5 on: 29 March 2010, 20:59 »
i use motul specific for my golf , very good oil and keeps good pressure even when hot . ive always used it in my wrxs and skylines too . around £30 a gallon for the golf so not to bad !
my civic type r used 0w30 fully synth at £65 a pop  :sad: that upset me