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Oil type and quantity
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:14 pm
by Imax
Need to do an engine oil change and seen various oil types to use... What do you guys recommend as the best and how much oil will I need to do this?
Thanks...
RE: Oil type and quantity
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:17 pm
by Contigo
Synta Platinum 5W40 and 6 Litres is needed.
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:36 pm
by Imax
Sorry a couple of other questions on this..
I do limited miles so would this still apply?
In some threads in mentions 5w 30 and others 5w 40?
Is it worth using Castrol or Mobil 1?
Thanks
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:40 pm
by Contigo
I use it for short life and change oil every 6 months/6K whichever is first.
Use this mate, it's recommended, fully synthetic and the right temp and viscosity.
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:20 pm
by mikeyquattro
If Doug at MRC recommends it, then it's good enough for me! I change mine every 5k or before and after a track day
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:34 pm
by dace
I use Synta and change every 3,000 miles max...
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:34 pm
by neckarsulm
I use Synta and change every 3,000 miles max...
Semi-synthetic 10w/40 in a silver can?
After 7 months, I'm doing a 3k this week using Platinum (which has replaced Synta Gold)
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:54 pm
by dace
neckarsulm wrote:
I use Synta and change every 3,000 miles max...
Semi-synthetic 10w/40 in a silver can?
After 7 months, I'm doing a 3k this week using Platinum (which has replaced Synta Gold)
Synta Gold 5W40 and I still can get this from my local VW dealer
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:19 am
by stumpyrs4
Have found this through VW Spares at c£21/5 litres.
But will try VW/Audi too, as I'll need some soon...
Anywhere else sell it?
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:55 am
by juice
Silkoline pro s 5w - 40 For the win!!
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:43 am
by SimonC
Mobil1 0W/40 every 5000 miles.
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:00 pm
by neckarsulm
Synta Gold 5W40 and I still can get this from my local VW dealer
Must be old stock as Quantum changed to Platinum prob around a year ago as Platinum also can be used on PD diesel engines, before they had Synta Gold and PD Diesel, two separate lines.
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:06 pm
by Imax
Cheers all... looks like I will be using Synta!!
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:12 pm
by RS4KILLA
thats right neckarslum old stock synta 5w40 its been about 8 months since they have replaced it with the
platinum 5w40
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:08 pm
by KiwiRS4
Quantum Platinum 5w40
4 x 5L bottles for £75 delivered (£3.75 per litre).
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0453432366