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Offline dubz_n_budz

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what oil for service?
« on: 28 December 2006, 18:53 »
sorry for the newbie questions  :embarassed: but can anybody tell me the best oil to use in my 1991 8v mk2 engine and gearbox? have heard that castrol GTX 15 - 40 is best. Also what oil  is best for my gearbox? how often should i change the oil and filter? car has done 145k miles.

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Re: what oil for service?
« Reply #1 on: 28 December 2006, 19:02 »
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Synta Silver from either Vag or GSF. Genuine VAG non return filter.

80/90 hypoid oil for the box.