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Offline NobbyMk3GTI

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Which Oil
« on: 25 July 2012, 18:22 »
What oil is best to use n 1.8t engine, how much should i put in after i change the Sump and pick up pipe? Also once the sump is off is the pick up pipe easy to change? Thanks for your help  :smiley:
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Offline JimBR

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Re: Which Oil
« Reply #1 on: 25 July 2012, 18:36 »
Quantum platinum from VW/TPS.

I think it's 4.5l but I put 3.5 in then keep checking the level and adding it bit by bit.
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Re: Which Oil
« Reply #2 on: 25 July 2012, 18:57 »
Cheers
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Offline JimBR

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Re: Which Oil
« Reply #3 on: 25 July 2012, 19:11 »
The pick up pipe is like 2 bolts that's all I think btw  :smiley:
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Re: Which Oil
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Re: Which Oil
« Reply #5 on: 25 July 2012, 20:58 »
4.5lt and i use 0/30w castrol edge.
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Re: Which Oil
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Offline daz veedub

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Re: Which Oil
« Reply #7 on: 25 July 2012, 21:42 »
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Which Oil
« Reply #8 on: 25 July 2012, 21:43 »
I use: http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1354 and that is the recommended spec as well (5/40)
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Offline jamie1989

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Re: Which Oil
« Reply #9 on: 25 July 2012, 21:43 »
10 40 for me used it 2 years an nearly 20k no issues.
I have an old AGU if it makes a difference.
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