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Oil type
« on: March 21, 2015, 11:17:20 am »
So my car has just been service by VW... I was previous runninv Castrol 5W30 FST..
Just noticed the dealer has fitted Platinum 5W40...
Is that alright to use? Better or worse etc? Probably recommended oil now?

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Re: Oil type
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2015, 05:06:36 pm »
Just be slightly thicker when warm. Alot of people use that grade to help oil consumption

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Re: Oil type
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2015, 06:35:19 pm »
So 5W30 is better then

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Re: Oil type
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2015, 10:03:44 pm »
Hmm I didn't get much choice...


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