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Most suitable/Best oil?

« on: June 18, 2009, 10:03:01 pm » Guys,What's the best grade and brand of engine oil for an 06' Gti?I've no idea what's in there currently as I've recently purchased it and the service notes were less than brief. What's the preferred choice? Haynes didn't really specify from what I could make out.Thanks,Pete. Logged PeteRNS-E LED 2012 | Aux-In | AP Coilovers | Hawk HPS Pads | Revo Stage 1+ Previous: OEM+ 2006 MK5 Golf GTI 2.0T FSI Steel Grey 3 Door

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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2009, 10:13:21 pm » castrol edge 5w 30 is the one to go for Logged TSR powered 1.9 16v mk2 Golf GTITSR big turbo mk5 golf gti

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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2009, 10:36:53 pm » Anything with VW 504.00 or 507.00 on the label. This is the spec for all VW engines now.I personally use Fuchs oil as its the OE oil from the factory and its reasonably priced. Logged Tom05 GTI - 18" Merc wheels, coilovers, colour coded Votex kit, all waiting to go on.

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« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2009, 10:45:33 pm » i stick with the Shell Helix Ultra VX 5w30 spec. Logged

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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2009, 11:55:15 am » After doing a bit of research, I found this post particularly useful :http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=65779.0I've decided to continue running the Castrol SLX Powerflow Longlife III SAE 5W-30 50400/5070 oil but have now changed from Longlife service interval to fixed Distance&Time @ every 15,000 KMs. Logged

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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2009, 09:15:03 pm » Quote from: Mark_GTIV on June 19, 2009, 11:55:15 am

After doing a bit of research, I found this post particularly useful :http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=65779.0I've decided to continue running the Castrol SLX Powerflow Longlife III SAE 5W-30 50400/5070 oil but have now changed from Longlife service interval to fixed Distance&Time @ every 15,000 KMs.

Glad my nuggets of info are getting noticed! For the record, I would be happy to strongly recommend Castrol, Fuchs or Motul oils which meet the requried standard. Shell - I would neither recommend nor advise against - simply because whilst they are primarily a European company, they are known to source North American base stocks, which aint Group 5 esters. Logged Sean - Independant Automotive Engineering Technician (ret'd)------07 Golf5 GTI 5dr (BWA), DSG, colour coded, Revo, WALK, WL ARBs, 235 PS2s, seat drawers, OEM tints, custom/hybrid engine mounts, Audi-esque soundproofing~~ free official Golf V factory workshop manuals ~~

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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 01:32:32 pm » Helpful thread guys as I'm looking to give my mk5 Gti a 20k mile service soon,Where can I buy this Castrol SLX Powerflow Longlife III oil ?I have searched for it on OPIE oil but they do not seem to stock it.Thanks,Z Logged

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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 02:48:44 pm » Zub,Cheapest place I've found locally (Northants) is Wilco CarMaster. Not sure if you have one close to you?A UK google search should find you some stockists, but prices aren't the best. Logged PeteRNS-E LED 2012 | Aux-In | AP Coilovers | Hawk HPS Pads | Revo Stage 1+ Previous: OEM+ 2006 MK5 Golf GTI 2.0T FSI Steel Grey 3 Door

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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2009, 07:10:13 pm » Guys,On this note, can I use a comma (cheaper) fully synthetic equivalent 5w30 oil, or must I use big brand stuff (Castrol/Mobil1)?I assume this has to be fully synthetic?Will I notice substantial performance decreases if I buy Comma stuff? Logged PeteRNS-E LED 2012 | Aux-In | AP Coilovers | Hawk HPS Pads | Revo Stage 1+ Previous: OEM+ 2006 MK5 Golf GTI 2.0T FSI Steel Grey 3 Door

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« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2009, 10:22:23 am » Bump if I may Logged PeteRNS-E LED 2012 | Aux-In | AP Coilovers | Hawk HPS Pads | Revo Stage 1+ Previous: OEM+ 2006 MK5 Golf GTI 2.0T FSI Steel Grey 3 Door

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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2009, 10:29:36 am » You could put olive oil in if you so wish, it will run on it. The oil in your engine is the life blood of your car you really should be putting the best in. A GTI is not exactly a 12 year old vauxhall. At the end of the day its not going to cost you the earth to put castrol edge in. You should treat your engine to the best for you and future owners. Logged

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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2009, 03:11:26 pm » Fair point and also true TC, I'll stick to Castrol :)I've always composed my own oil changes on my previous vehicles every 6,000.How often would you recommend I do them on this, with it being on the longlife now at 57,000 on an 06 plate?Thanks,P. « Last Edit: September 08, 2009, 10:09:09 pm by rdfcpete » Logged PeteRNS-E LED 2012 | Aux-In | AP Coilovers | Hawk HPS Pads | Revo Stage 1+ Previous: OEM+ 2006 MK5 Golf GTI 2.0T FSI Steel Grey 3 Door

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« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2009, 08:20:27 pm » Quote from: rdfcpete on September 08, 2009, 03:11:26 pm

Fair point and true TC, Ill still to Castrol :)I've always composed my own oil changes on my previous vehicles every 6,000.How often would you recommend I do them on this, with it being on the longlife now at 57,000 on an 06 plate?Thanks,P.

Erm dont know. That is one for TT. Its still got a turbo on after all, so i would say its not to late to start on T&D servicing. I have always been led to believe that if your car has a turbo then you should always be looking at a year or 10,000 which ever comes first.I plan to do mine every 7000 or a year which ever comes first. Logged

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Re: Most suitable/Best oil?

« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2009, 09:22:05 pm » every 5000 miles with longlife castrol for me Logged

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« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2009, 09:28:27 pm » Quote from: gazbutS3 on September 08, 2009, 09:22:05 pm

every 5000 miles with longlife castrol for me

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