What oil do you guys use?

[dancet]

I'm planning on changing my oil sometime over the next week or two. I have an oil filter, but I'm stuck on what kind of oil to use. I called my local dealership, and they recommended fully synthetic 15/40 Castrol.

Can anyone recommend any brand/type/rating oil to use? Should I go fully synthetic rather than a synthetic blend? I have a 2001 GTi with a GIAC chip if that makes any difference.

[gpk_gti]

good question,,,,id be interested to see what everyone is using on their mk4 gti.maybe ill sticky this thread when its nearly done.

[BL33SU]

castrol 0w40 coz i couldnt find the mobil 1 fully syn

[ope126]

Motul 8100 X-cess SAE 5W40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
ACEA: A3/B3/B4
API: SL/CF
APPROVALS: OPEL GM-LL-B-02 / MB 229.3 / VW 502.0-505.00 / PORSCHE (CAYENNE) / BMW LL-98

I have used the Motul in all my cars for the last 5 years. Highly recommended!

Glenn

[99gti]

I'm due for my first oil change in 1000k's. I'll get back to you then!

[Mario]

I'm planning on changing my oil sometime over the next week or two. I have an oil filter, but I'm stuck on what kind of oil to use. I called my local dealership, and they recommended fully synthetic 15/40 Castrol.

Can anyone recommend any brand/type/rating oil to use? Should I go fully synthetic rather than a synthetic blend? I have a 2001 GTi with a GIAC chip if that makes any difference.

Hi.. ive always used Mobil 1 fully syn...(until i drove a diesel).. Having a modern car always use 100% syn... being syn, it doesnt contain the nasty solids that break down the oil.. + no impurities...
Motul is great stuff....but pricey...... and not always easy to find... If you use mobil 1 your getting great oil thats available everywhere...
ie: if your oil is ever low....any mobil servo will have 1 litre bottles to top you up....
or get the pricey stuff and keep some in the boot.....
...... But dont go "cheap" on your oil!!.. you have invested in a great car.. Help keep her healthy..
...p.s.... pick an oil and try to stick with it... Dont chop and change with each oil change..... not good....
mario...

[dancet]

Awesome, thanks for the info guys. I'll let you know how I get on.

[SoVeReIgN]

Mobil 1 5w-50.

Will be changing to royal purple if I can find a supplier though

[Soundofav6]

Currently mobil 1
I had that in my old bommy holden as well... OMG felt like a .. perhaps .. R32 killer...
you know what I mean, well. big difference it made. But seriously couldn't feel the equvalent smoothness in the golf, I would keep using it though.

I think 3 times I have bought it, always the last bottle in kmart/ supercheap and on discount. Consider me lucky

[gpk_gti]

Mobil 1 5w-50.

yep,,,,me to! changed it yesterday!