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what engin oil?

Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 2:14 pm
by bradley1983
I keep getting different advice from shops but VW told me 5w40

What do you use as I have been using 5w30

Re: what engin oil?

Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 2:41 pm
by emma_88
I've always used 10w40 Syntha Silver ever since I bought my GTI.

My local VW dealer told me to us 5w40 Syntha Silver last month, so that's what I use now.

Re: what engin oil?

Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 2:49 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Yeah 5W40 & 10W40 Grades are both suitable for the GTI.

Most people opt for the 10W40 but as Emma mentioned, even VW are using the 5W40 these days so you wont have any issues with either grade.

Re: what engin oil?

Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 6:46 pm
by bradley1983
I am finding it annoying!!!

I am gonna go with VW as they should no best BUT why are all other motor trade shops got 5w30 in there book?

So the £40 I spent on castrol is wasted!!!! I'm not gonna waste it tho.......any one fancy a pint? More expensive than champange!!!