What gaerbox / engine oil for mk4 golf 2.0 gti

[StokieShinobi]

I am so sorry if this has been answered a million times. I have looked on the service maintenance sticky but its all 1.8t related

I know, its a lame 2.0 8v lol....

I usually like to use the dealers oils in the car. I used castrol gearbox oil on my 350z and it made the gearbox horrible. Bought the nissan stuff and the difference was incredible

Can anyone recommend WHAT oils I need for engine and gearbox, and where is the best place to buy the VW recommended oils?

Also........... I read the gearbox sump plug is a funny shape. Is this true - will I need to buy a special socket to get it off?

Thanks guys

[StokieShinobi]

Decided to get oil filter and gearbox oil direct fom vw. Regarding engine oil on a 2002 Mk4 2.0 GTi is this stuff ok?



http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-69392-castrol-magnatec-5w-40-c3-fully-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx

[DunnDeal12]

thats stuffs great but costs alot and its only 4ltrs the mk4 takes 5ltrs so you will be spending another £10 on another 1ltr

[StokieShinobi]

I thought £25 for 4ltrs wasnt too bad. Might buy 6, keep one for topping up as I've read the 2.0l drinks a bit of oil

[cullygti]

it doesnt say vw on the label does it

[StokieShinobi]

I noticed that

What would you use?

[cullygti]

i would se one that vw recomend personaly its about the same price from the dealers as what your paying for that that way you will know its specific for vw engines etc 

[DubAndDubber]

Castrol magnatec is no good. Cheap sh!te.

You want Castrol edge.

But yeah, VW oil is great, cheap, and comes in 5 litres.

[Wayne]

15/40 semi synth will be fine for a 2.0

[DubAndDubber]

Didnt even notice the 2.0. Yes, 10w40 and 15w40 for higher mileage. Castrol GTX ftw!