What oil do you guys use?

[mikinoz]

Added to the FAQ thread.

In my MKIV, I am pretty sure that GTIMKV used Fuchs oil in it, but I am not too sure what grade.

My short addition to this is that if you are running a thin oil and the car is also running rich, you should be careful as fuel can make it past the rings and end up thining out the oil prematurely as well as damage the oil filter making it become more brittle and less effective.

[DIDZ]

I've used Shell Helix Ultra in my cars and I haven't had a problem.

I am looking at using the elf Excellium GP 5W-40 for my next change. It's VW approved as well, so I'll see how that goes for the next two changes, as there will be some mileage coming up soon in

[sim2002]

i drive a V6 bora but using Fuchs 10W-40 full synthetic
when i drove turbo car used Mobil 1 5W-50 always worked well! (about six years) was sluggish on turbo but ok! Motul 10W-50(40) good too(bit thinner)

[gpk_gti]

make sure you guys change your oil frequently!!! otherwise this can happen!!!

[qsilverza]

I have bought the following,

MOTUL 4100 Turbolight
10W-40 Synthetic API: SL / CF
5Liter

It's a semy-synth, is that ok or should I go with

MOTUL 8100
5W-40 100% synthetic API: SL / CF
5Liter

Also I got a MANN filter from HSY parts in Sth Melbourne, are they ok ?

[Jimgti]

Mobil 1 Full Synth OW-40...it's a bit pricey though $100 bucks at Repco

[gtimk5]

I use Fuchs Super GTO 10W30 MC in all of the late model Golfs here. It matches the VW oil codes and none of my customers have any problems with oil usage. I am currently servicing around 35 TDi Golfs and Polos, and approximately 12 GTIs
This is NOT the longlife stuff!
Andrew

[torque]

You don't need 0w-xx, that is for countries with sub-zero temperatures... 5w or even 10w is OK for Australia. That money can be saved and spent on something else like beer

[BL33SU]

how many litres of oil am i supposed to pour into the 1.8t engine? the book says 3.5l i think but i'v read its about 4 or so.

[DIDZ]

Mobil 1 Full Synth OW-40...it's a bit pricey though $100 bucks at Repco

What the ?!?

They don't call Repco, Rip Every Poor Carnt Off for nothing....