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Offline cullygti

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whats the difference
« on: 12 April 2012, 15:26 »
whats the difference between 5/30 fully synthetic and 5/30 semi synthetic as when i went to motor factors for some oil to top up its says in the book you can use either which is best as was told semi would be better for high miles but i dont know so any help cheers guys  :smiley:


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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: whats the difference
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2012, 15:29 »
Ive always used semi in my car

Offline cullygti

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Re: whats the difference
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2012, 15:36 »
well the guy that put my engine in says to use semi to and he really knows his stuff cheers dude just wanted to know ppls thoughts and know what the difference is  :cool:


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Offline rio_gti

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Re: whats the difference
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2012, 15:39 »
dont say youve been using semi in it  :shocked:  :sick:


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Offline cullygti

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Re: whats the difference
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2012, 15:41 »
no i stick to the book but just want to know  :grin: cant afford another engine


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Offline wretch20vt

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Re: whats the difference
« Reply #5 on: 12 April 2012, 15:44 »
simple answer.... fully synthetic is better than part synthetic

Offline cullygti

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Re: whats the difference
« Reply #6 on: 12 April 2012, 15:47 »
thats what i always thought


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Offline JimBR

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Re: whats the difference
« Reply #7 on: 12 April 2012, 15:51 »
Use Quantum Platinum from VW/TPS. It's not even expensive!

Offline cullygti

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Re: whats the difference
« Reply #8 on: 12 April 2012, 15:56 »
thats what i use mate cheers  :cool:


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Offline wretch20vt

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Re: whats the difference
« Reply #9 on: 12 April 2012, 17:01 »
5-30w fully synth ftw