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  1. 13-04-2017, 05:03 PM #1
    ericcs
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    T4 engine oil

    Can someone tell me which engine oil is adequate for 2.5l petrol in a T4 please!
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  2. 13-04-2017, 05:08 PM #2
    Umai Naa!!
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    5W40 full synthetic is fine.

    Could probably run a 10W40 semi-syn, if you're in a pinch.
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  3. 13-04-2017, 07:42 PM #3
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    thanks for that. seems that just about every vw need the expensive stuff!
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  4. 13-04-2017, 08:15 PM #4
    Umai Naa!!
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    Could be worse.

    Could be an '03/'04 TDI, that needs 506.01, which only one brand still makes, and is $150 for 5L.
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  5. 13-04-2017, 09:01 PM #5
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    true, son's owned a T5 tdi and mk5 GTi, now remember that long life oil was stupidly expensive
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