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Offline Doug Mk2

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oil
« on: 09 March 2004, 12:00 »
what oil should i get for my 8v?

how many litres should I put in?

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Doug

Offline Gambit

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Re:oil
« Reply #1 on: 09 March 2004, 12:05 »
buy n use Silver Synta from VAG, its a semi-synthetic oil

near enough sure its 4litres with filter on late 8v's

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« Reply #2 on: 12 March 2004, 00:19 »
ah enough said........... :D oh and always use genuine oil filters!
« Last Edit: 12 March 2004, 00:20 by vwsystems »

Offline 92Mk2Gti

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Re: oil
« Reply #3 on: 07 April 2006, 14:35 »
anyone know if 4 litres is the correct amount to refill with?

Thanks guys going to change mine tomorrow    :nerd:

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Offline T_J_G

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Re: oil
« Reply #4 on: 07 April 2006, 14:37 »
Did my 1.8 DRIVER a few days ago with Synta, it runs smoother was cheap aswell. bought a genuine filter aswell.

Took about 4 litres!

Offline SarahD

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Re: oil
« Reply #5 on: 07 April 2006, 14:40 »
first time i did an oil change in my golf only had 2ltr return,was not impressed whatsoever  :shocked:

Offline 92Mk2Gti

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Re: oil
« Reply #6 on: 07 April 2006, 15:02 »
first time i did an oil change in my golf only had 2ltr return,was not impressed whatsoever  :shocked:

i am confused... what do you mean?

I am buying a new filter (£3) and 5L of 15/40 (£10.08) both plus VAT direct from VW main stealer

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Re: oil
« Reply #7 on: 07 April 2006, 15:08 »
15/40 is a bit thick in my opinion i would get a 10/40 personally.

Offline T_J_G

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Re: oil
« Reply #8 on: 07 April 2006, 15:12 »
i used 15/40...

should i have used 10/40W

what will the difference be?

Offline 92Mk2Gti

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Re: oil
« Reply #9 on: 07 April 2006, 15:16 »
15/40 is a bit thick in my opinion i would get a 10/40 personally.

interesting, now i don't know what to buy....! :laugh:

1992(J) Golf GTI 8v Gone but still in the family

2003(53) Golf GTI 180