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Offline greencode

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What oil for 16v GTI?
« on: 18 September 2008, 09:46 »
Can someone please let me know the grade of oil I should get for a GTI 16V? In the Haynes manual it's not specific and says either 5W-30 and 10W-40 but then it also mentions 20W-50 so I'm a bit confused!

Any help would be much appreciated as I just want to buy some so I can keep the levels topped up.
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Re: What oil for 16v GTI?
« Reply #1 on: 18 September 2008, 09:56 »
A decent 10/40 semi synthetic will be ideal......dont use 20/50 as its too thick for the vw breather system
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Re: What oil for 16v GTI?
« Reply #2 on: 18 September 2008, 10:02 »
Quote from: boneybradley on 18 September 2008, 09:56
A decent 10/40 semi synthetic will be ideal......dont use 20/50 as its too thick for the vw breather system

Thanks for the advice.
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Re: What oil for 16v GTI?
« Reply #3 on: 19 September 2008, 16:49 »
15/40 if its done high milage but 10/40 is better gets to the head quicker because its thinner
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Re: What oil for 16v GTI?
« Reply #4 on: 19 September 2008, 16:56 »
use the 10/40 fucsh oil from GSF its about £13 a bottle and is foookin good! :wink:
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