Kennyb 0 Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) hi guys just doin a service and wondering what oil i should get this time????.........what do you use???? and whats the difference???........im a bit thick when it comes to different grades and types so im looking for a bit of knowledge in this area for a good engine oil........ Edited June 28, 2008 by Kennyb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars Posted June 28, 2008 theres been a topic on this recently, a guy well informed about oils was advising people what to use, might be worth trying to find that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupertfinch 6 Posted June 28, 2008 10/40 semi synthetic seems to be in order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCC 0 Posted June 28, 2008 I use GM 10w/40 Semi synth. It is £10 for 5l from my local motor factor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted June 28, 2008 Search for "oilman" posts Damir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_R 3 Posted June 28, 2008 Ignore Oilman posts Just use 10-40 Semi, been using Fuchs from GSF for a while, but anything will do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted June 28, 2008 Duckhams Q (10/40) changed with filter every 6k allowed me to see over 210k out of my daily 1.9 and i wasn't particularly shy with it either. i'm not sure these engines are particularly sensitive re. oil - ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oli-pug 6 2 Cars Posted June 28, 2008 I used 76 motor oil's 10w40 mineral in my old 8v which is very good, bonus being i got it for nothing at work! I plan on using Joe Gibbs 15w50 in the Gti-6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted June 28, 2008 Ignore Oilman posts Why ? Damir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabana 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Another vote for 10-40 semi synth. here, mines managed 166,000 miles on it without any problems so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MerlinGTI 3 Posted June 28, 2008 castrol magnitec 10-40 semi syn in mine. £20 for 8l at costco's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted June 28, 2008 I did use 10w/40 semi sync on the 1.6 Are the mi16 requirements any different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
