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scottm72

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correct engine oil ?
« on: October 12, 2012, 07:58:34 pm »
can someone tell me what the recomended engine oil i should be using for my gti
i dont think it is long life oil in just now but i need to buy some so i can store in my garage for when needed
my old mk4 was 10w40 semi but im sure this car is diff
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Re: correct engine oil ?
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2012, 08:02:26 pm »
This is asked at least once a week. It's Castrol Edge 5W30  :smiley:

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Re: correct engine oil ?
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2012, 08:02:43 pm »
This should help. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=search2

Also your car should have come with a manual covering all basic aspects of maintenance.

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Re: correct engine oil ?
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2012, 08:09:11 pm »
This should help. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=search2

Also your car should have come with a manual covering all basic aspects of maintenance.
thanks for that,, yes the manual does but only lists a vw part number and it was years ago it was printed so oils get better as the manual states and a current version may be better