matty_gti 20 Posted April 3, 2006 Ive just had a rebuilt head put on my 86k mile 1.6 GTI (8V). It now runs sweet as a nut after fixing the idle problems, reliesd today the wrong inlet manifold gasket was used and was blocking 3/4 of the injector hole , but ive finally got it running sweet as after fixing that and retracking my AFM . I want to change the oil to somthing more perfromane enriched and to somthing that will prolong my engines life. Has any one got any good recommendations??? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted April 3, 2006 arrrrrrrrrg... a classic 'which oil' thread!! Please try the search function as this has been discussed to death Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dino 3 Posted April 3, 2006 Ive just had a rebuilt head put on my 86k mile 1.6 GTI (8V). It now runs sweet as a nut after fixing the idle problems, reliesd today the wrong inlet manifold gasket was used and was blocking 3/4 of the injector hole This is such a common issue. I had this on my first 1.9 when i had the head rebuilt. The gasket was ordered and fitted by the mechanic who didnt realise that it was the wrong gasket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted April 4, 2006 Oil wise I use Millers XS-S 10/40 semi synth as I have done a test before and it gave better oil pressure across the range. Only use Peugeot / Purflex oil filters though ass these have a special one way valve in them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huxley309 0 Posted April 5, 2006 Ive used millers before and it's ok when the engines run in i'll be switching to motul competition 300v 10w40 or 15w50 in the summer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodsworth_gti 11 Posted April 5, 2006 im using millers atm!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
les3002 0 Posted April 5, 2006 any 10/40 will do just change it more often (3k) not like its a high performance modern engine. may actually be 15/40, whatever pug recommend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rowbertoe Posted April 5, 2006 I use millers fully synth racing 10w/40 or silkolene pro-s 10w/40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huxley309 0 Posted April 5, 2006 Yeah ive used silkolene pro-s and it's very good also liked the colour it came in but i find this motul stuff slightly better at reducing oil drag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty_gti 20 Posted April 6, 2006 ok guys, thanks for ye old help. I bought some 5w-40 fully synthetic stuff from halfords today (said good for performance cars so whent with it ) and some new 'purflux' oil filters from peugeot. will do the oil change tomorrow. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted April 6, 2006 What is it with people... WHY do you love telling people what oil you use?! It's been discussed to death many times so a search reveals all!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich_w 0 Posted April 7, 2006 (edited) Jon Its one of those questions where the answer changes every 6 monhs I use Millers Semi 10/40 its good stuff, i went around half of castle combe oil-less and got off lightly.... (one one 'pair' of shells damaged - this was on a just rebuilt engine if that makes any difference?). Edited April 7, 2006 by rich_w Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
