gti 08, diff people using diff oil gradiants ? who is right

[scottm72]

noticed a lot of people still bickering on the right grade of oil to use on a mk5 gti.
some swear by 5w-30,,, others on 5w-40 ?
so what is the right stuff we should be using, and the best stuff to use ?

[zerolag]

i guess 0-40 has more range.
but i use what vw recommend castrol 5-30 edge meeting that 501* (i forget the actual) standard

[rich83]

5w40 is what ive been using for the past 20k miles.

I dont think anyone on here uses 0W40. Most people use 5w30 or 5w40

[edd666999]

noticed a lot of people still bickering on the right gradiant of oil to use on a mk5 gti.
some swear by 5w-30,,, others on 0w-40 ?
so what is the right stuff we should be using, and the best stuff to use ?

   So you have read loads of threads where people wont agree on the correct oil....And you created a new one 

i prefer to mix them 40% 5w-40, 40% 0w-40 and 10% extra virgin.

[Hedge]

Don't forget the baby oil. Gotta love getting oil from babies.

[Andy]

Don't forget the baby oil. Gotta love getting oil from babies.

[GrayMK5GTI]

By "gradient", I think you mean "grade"  

5W 30 Castrol Edge - also what the handbook says, that's what vw will have put in it. Some people use 5w40. . .

The choice is YOURS  

[stealthwolf]

IMO, if you're running standard, 5W-30 Longlife is fine. If you're modded, I'd go with AKS's recommendation of 5W-40. IIRC, they're redefining new Longlife standards.

[scottm72]

yeah ok I got the oil grade wrong, you know what I mean though so stop picking mr taz dude 
is there any point going for the expensive stuff, my car is stock gti and not sure what oil is best out of the 2
5w-30 or 5w-40 ?

[Baz300]

I just orderd a 4l tub from here http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004GZQTQ4/ref=gno_cart_title_1

I am almost out of oil for topping up, have used 4l in about 5 months

[GTI5]

yeah ok I got the oil grade wrong, you know what I mean though so stop picking mr taz dude 
is there any point going for the expensive stuff, my car is stock gti and not sure what oil is best out of the 2
5w-30 or 5w-40 ?

Stick to good quality Fully synthetic oils. I don't think there is much price difference between a 30w and 40w...

The 40w may have an advantage at hotter engine temperatures as it will be less likely to burn off since remapped vehicles typically run hotter.

Oil choice will have a significant impact on the longevity of an engine.

[scottm72]

yeah ok I got the oil grade wrong, you know what I mean though so stop picking mr taz dude 
is there any point going for the expensive stuff, my car is stock gti and not sure what oil is best out of the 2
5w-30 or 5w-40 ?

Stick to good quality Fully synthetic oils. I don't think there is much price difference between a 30w and 40w...

The 40w may have an advantage at hotter engine temperatures as it will be less likely to burn off since remapped vehicles typically run hotter.

Oil choice will have a significant impact on the longevity of an engine.

thanks for that, so the fact my car is standard gti and I don't race it are drive heavily a lot, just occasionally lol,,, would you say the 5w-30 oil would be the best to use then.
thanks

[MC71]

^^^^ yes.

[GTI5]

Yes 5w30 is fine.

Either would be fine for that engine.

Enjoy your GTI for what it is, its why you bought it and not a Prius

[Scrubadub]

What will stop the annoying diesel sound tapping when warm on my GTI? Only does it when warmed up, quiet as mouse from cold