Oil type and quantity

Post by **Imax** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:14 pm

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...

Post by **Contigo** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:17 pm

Synta Platinum 5W40 and 6 Litres is needed.

Post by **Imax** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:36 pm

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

Post by **Contigo** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:40 pm

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.

Post by **mikeyquattro** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:20 pm

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

Post by **dace** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:34 pm

I use Synta and change every 3,000 miles max...

Post by **neckarsulm** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:34 pm

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)

Post by **dace** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:54 pm

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

Post by **stumpyrs4** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:19 am

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?

Post by **juice** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:55 am

Silkoline pro s 5w - 40 For the win!!

Post by **SimonC** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:43 am

Mobil1 0W/40 every 5000 miles.

Post by **neckarsulm** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:00 pm

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.

Post by **Imax** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:06 pm

Cheers all... looks like I will be using Synta!!

Post by **RS4KILLA** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:12 pm

thats right neckarslum old stock synta 5w40 its been about 8 months since they have replaced it with the
platinum 5w40

Post by **KiwiRS4** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:08 pm

Quantum Platinum 5w40

4 x 5L bottles for £75 delivered (£3.75 per litre).

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