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Offline GOLF-MK3-GTI

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Recommended oil for VR6 engine?
« on: 24 May 2013, 22:13 »
Well I've had it for 3 years now I think, done about 1500-2000 miles since. It needs a service, but what grade oil do I use?

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Offline Wayne

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Re: Recommended oil for VR6 engine?
« Reply #1 on: 24 May 2013, 22:31 »
15/40 semi synth will be fine

Offline Outlawsaffa1982

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Re: Recommended oil for VR6 engine?
« Reply #2 on: 26 May 2013, 14:46 »
15/40 in my vr, she purrs like a kitten

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Re: Recommended oil for VR6 engine?
« Reply #3 on: 26 May 2013, 23:40 »
Whats the mileage on it bro?
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Re: Recommended oil for VR6 engine?
« Reply #4 on: 27 May 2013, 00:11 »
Whats the mileage on it bro?
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Re: Recommended oil for VR6 engine?
« Reply #5 on: 27 May 2013, 07:45 »
From what my book at work says should be 10/40 semi

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Re: Recommended oil for VR6 engine?
« Reply #6 on: 28 May 2013, 00:02 »
From what my book at work says should be 10/40 semi

As said. If its tappty then id go for a higher grade oil as mentioned
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