Oil Usage Mk IV Golf 2002

[RolfGolf]

Thanks for the feedback on synthetics Gavin - I've only been using the 5w50 synthetic as that is what was recommended by the dealer previously. It will be interesting to see if there's much of a change with the mineral oil as I'll be going down that path from now on.

I'm also making the journey to German Auto (with my water-bottle and supplies!) Holein1, so will let you know how I go.

Cheers,

Lachlan.

[Transporter]

Thanks for the feedback on synthetics Gavin - I've only been using the 5w50 synthetic as that is what was recommended by the dealer previously. It will be interesting to see if there's much of a change with the mineral oil as I'll be going down that path from now on.

I'm also making the journey to German Auto (with my water-bottle and supplies!) Holein1, so will let you know how I go.

Cheers,

Lachlan.

Try Castrol GTX Magnatec 10W-40. (Semi synthetic)
Not necessarily mineral oil will be better than synthetic. It all comes down to oil viscosity and high temperature resistance to burning. So good quality synthetic oil should be more resistant to burning than the best mineral oil and therefore stay longer in the engine. For multivalve engines (any engine with more than 2 valves per cylinder) you should be using low viscosity oils or what manufacturer specified for your engine. Low viscosity oil is usually 5W30 and lower in Europe that 5W30 must be synthetic otherwise it is not the low viscosity oil. If the engine done more than 200,000km and is worn out than you could try using higher viscosity oil.

[RolfGolf]

Hi Transporter thanks for the information - I've received some really good advice from VWW

I took my Golf to German Auto yesterday and they did a good job with the service + re-gassed the air-conditioner (which had always been ineffective) ... My car is running a different oil now - It is (slightly) heavier than my previous oil and apparently is a semi-synthetic - it's going to take a while to know if it makes a difference.

It's still one of the smoothest cars I've driven ... I guess I'll just be more vigilant about checking the basics from now on.

Cheers,

Lachlan.

[HOLEIN1]

x2 for german auto

got my car back yesterday and overall very pleased with their service and general knowledge about my car. certainly reassuring to speak to someone who knows what their talking about, not to mention happy to do so.

probably the best workshop that ive taken my car to, although i found AVW at richmond is also good

big thumbs up for the adelaide guys