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Offline posicarl

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Which oil?
« on: 31 January 2006, 21:58 »
Pretty basic really, any suggestions on what engine oil to use on a Mk3 16v thats just hit the 130k mark ??? thanks. :undecided:
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Offline vwagain

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Re: Which oil?
« Reply #1 on: 31 January 2006, 22:58 »
Quantum silver semi synth. Its VAG's own brand. You can get it from GSF or the main dealer. GSF also sell genuine oil filters but i dont think they are much dearer at the dealers and you get a nice VAG receipt to put with your bills :cool:

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Re: Which oil?
« Reply #2 on: 01 February 2006, 15:49 »
Use Magnatec myself.

have used that in all my cars ever since it came out!
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Re: Which oil?
« Reply #3 on: 06 February 2006, 11:14 »

Quantum  silver? i'm using gold.. ???
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Re: Which oil?
« Reply #4 on: 09 February 2006, 16:07 »
Been told that 5w-40 full synthetic meeting or exceeding the VW502.00 spec is better for it.

You can change the oil every 10,000 miles with this oil.
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Offline GolfGL

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Re: Which oil?
« Reply #5 on: 09 February 2006, 20:56 »
When they get a bit higher up on the miles dont you need something thicker? castrol magnatec 10w-40 part synthetic should be fine plus cheaper.
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