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gt tdi 140 what oil?
« on: January 12, 2012, 05:56:28 pm »
hey guys

just a quick one to check with you all. i have a mk5 golf gt tdi 140 2008.

what oil do i need to top it up with ? im pritty sure its 5w30? fully synthetic???

nothing is stated in the service or technical books.
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Re: gt tdi 140 what oil?
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2012, 06:04:26 pm »
hey guys

just a quick one to check with you all. i have a mk5 golf gt tdi 140 2008.

what oil do i need to top it up with ? im pritty sure its 5w30? fully synthetic???

nothing is stated in the service or technical books.

My car is on longlife service at present and that is 5w30 fully synthetic - I use castrol.

But I'm not sure if it differs if your on a variable service plan.

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Re: gt tdi 140 what oil?
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2012, 06:08:15 pm »
cheers mate, the dealer didnt write down the oil they put in it when it was last serviced.

but 5w30 fully synthetic is what i thought
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Re: gt tdi 140 what oil?
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2012, 06:33:35 pm »
5w/30 translates to VW 504 / VW 507

Just checked on my bottle  :happy2:

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Re: gt tdi 140 what oil?
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2012, 06:10:54 pm »
 Quantum is always a good buy from dealers.