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Offline Lewisf1988-DUB

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Quick oil question
« on: 29 May 2010, 11:13 »
hey guys quick question, cars gettin a little low on oil, so was gonna replace or top up, when changin the oil is it a simple enough job? and can you recommend any particular types of oil for a 1.8T AGU ?

any help would be great  :smiley:

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Re: Quick oil question
« Reply #2 on: 29 May 2010, 11:44 »
cheers rich, but im still confused lol,

fully synthetic - semi synthetic?

5W -30
10w 40
5w 40

what do u recommend? 5w -30?  and how much would be needed for a full oil change?

sorry if im annoying u haha

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Re: Quick oil question
« Reply #3 on: 29 May 2010, 11:46 »
Go to VW and get their Quantum oil - does the job perfectly :afro:

You'll need around 4-4.5 litres so get the 5 litre bottle

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Re: Quick oil question
« Reply #4 on: 29 May 2010, 11:49 »
chers rhys, that enough for a full change? and what weight?

cheers  :smiley:

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Re: Quick oil question
« Reply #5 on: 29 May 2010, 11:51 »
chers rhys, that enough for a full change? and what weight?

cheers  :smiley:

yep it will be unless you got a leak  :grin: :grin:  You normally get about 4 litres out of it - leave it drain for a good hour or so to get the most out

Urm not sure mate  :undecided: - they don't do many oils so just ask for the one for the 1.8T  :smiley:  would think its 5w-30 or something like that

Also tends to be cheaper than any stuff Halfords stock.  I picked up 5 litres for my derv for less than £30 and I find it runs much better than the other oil brands I've tried

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Re: Quick oil question
« Reply #6 on: 29 May 2010, 11:53 »
nice 1, cheers bud  :cool:

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Re: Quick oil question
« Reply #7 on: 29 May 2010, 12:18 »
hi I use the magnatec 5/30 oil have a look in asda they have a good deal on mobil 1
get your oil filter and new sump plug from vag.

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Re: Quick oil question
« Reply #8 on: 29 May 2010, 12:21 »
do u need a new sump plug for a change?

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Re: Quick oil question
« Reply #9 on: 29 May 2010, 13:16 »
they cost a couple of quid come with a new tapered washer it will prevent leaks from the plug I run a agu love it remember to flush the oil first get a flushing solution.
look at the polin filter , air filter and plugs get these all changed and notice the difference.
is your car standard 150 bhp.