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what grade engine oil in a gti??
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omega
PostPosted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:48 pm Up
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been using Castrol engine oil but been told its to thin and not very good
is this correct?
what is the correct grade oil to use
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Ben.M
PostPosted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:53 pm Up
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The grade varies between different oil companies, the best one is generally agreed to be Total Quartz 9000 5w40.
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Lecktorious
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Does it not tell you on a sticker on the slam panel?
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magistar
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i was using castrol 5w-40 for two years and my gti was burning it up like crazy. basically had to top it up every 2 months. I've since switched to valvoline 10w-40 and its a major difference as it doesn't get burnt up much at all. Been thinking of giving Shell a try too as my peugeot garage uses shell.
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JamesG958
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I found a really good website for this its called opie oils

link : www.opieoils.co.uk/pro...der-2.aspx

Just find your car and it comes up with the correct type of oil. Hope this helps

EDIT: Also tells you how much you need to put in so youu dont overfill or underfill it

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omega
PostPosted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:49 am Up
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JamesG958 wrote:
I found a really good website for this its called opie oils

link : www.opieoils.co.uk/pro...der-2.aspx

Just find your car and it comes up with the correct type of oil. Hope this helps

EDIT: Also tells you how much you need to put in so youu dont overfill or underfill it

Very Happy thanks
that says 5w 40 but mine users a bit same as magistar so might try the 10/40

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paulspug
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Ben.M wrote:
The grade varies between different oil companies, the best one is generally agreed to be Total Quartz 9000 5w40.

ive always used this on my 206's and never has it used much, even after 6 months its not used any. its a damn good oil Wink

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