N14L VW Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 thinking of topping up engine oil at the weekend wat oil would u suggest thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_chris1981 Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 quantum silver semi synthetic is what vw reccomend for the gti, sure that would be ok for the sport too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Thought it was Quantum synta Gold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 my car runs lovely on above mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_chris1981 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 martin said his place use the silver, so do the 2 dealerships in southampton, so thats what i bought for the specialist to change in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I put Castrol RS 0W 30 Fully synthetic oil in my lup style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabo Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I put Castrol RS 0W 30 Fully synthetic oil in my lup style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />No prob with the oil pressure?Concerning the spec of oil I thought that 5W-40 is the recommended one for tha GTI (2002 onwards). Have no user manual so I am not sure though.Anyone could tell me the spec. for motor and gearbox oil from the users manual?Thanx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spink Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 silvers the best because its part synthetic but golds fully synthetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) What grade is Silver then and does the oil have to meet a VW grade like the Diesel and Turbo engines i.e. VW505.01 etc Edited January 30, 2006 by mike_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabo Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) What grade is Silver then and does the oil have to meet a VW grade like the Diesel and Turbo engines i.e. VW505.01 etcAs far as I know the VW has its norms for all engine oils...but I wonder if the engine oil pressure isnt too low with 0W-30 oil style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> . I also heard that cars produce from 2002 on are filled with Longlife oils (change intervals for all engines are extended). But I dont know the oil specs for GTI as I dont have the users manual style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />I think synth 5W-40 is quite universal so it may do the job (not too thick and not too liquid)...but still not sure about 0W-30 as this oil is totally different when speaking about all oil characteristics for winter and for summer. It is a easy running motor oil - good for winter (easily starts) but the reserve for high temperatures isnt that big (see only 30 - the higher the number is the higher the temperature reserve) - could be a small problem on a hot summer day with lower oil pressure. Or am I making it too complicated style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />So in my opinion the 5W-40 (or 5W-50) could be the choice fro GTI style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Anyone know the exact oil specs for Loop GTI? May be in the users manual. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Edited January 30, 2006 by gabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Will look in the manual tonight when I get home unless someone does it sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabo Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Will look in the manual tonight when I get home unless someone does it soonerIf its not in the user manual it is strange. I had the oil specs and recommended motor oils in my Mitsu Colt users manual at the time I was owning 1.Was thinking also of changing the gearbox oil. I was told (by VW dealer) to let it be as the gearbox oil has not to be changed ever...but...will do so even though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N14L VW Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Thought it was Quantum synta Gold?you get this from the vw dealers?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 me and my brother (T5POL) both run synata gold on 5,000 mile changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noddy Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I put Castrol RS 0W 30 Fully synthetic oil in my lup style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />i use the same as you do halfords have it down as optimum performance oil for the 1.4 engine style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 My lups been running Castrol RS for 30.000 miles now with no problems at all, thoe i do change it every 5.000 miles style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 you get this from the vw dealers??Got it from German, Swedish and French car parts (GSF)Theres branches all over the countryThe Lupo Vehicle wallet ive got......Look in technical Data part its the last section...under Capacities92KW (125bhp) petrol engineit says VW 500 00 or VW 502 00The Quantum Synta Gold actual container says VW 502 00 / VW 505 00so Synta Gold is fine for the GTi style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabo Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Got it from German, Swedish and French car parts (GSF)Theres branches all over the countryThe Lupo Vehicle wallet ive got......Look in technical Data part its the last section...under Capacities92KW (125bhp) petrol engineit says VW 500 00 or VW 502 00The Quantum Synta Gold actual container says VW 502 00 / VW 505 00so Synta Gold is fine for the GTi style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />Thats it? VW 500 00 or 502 00? I thought there will be a specification like 5W-40 or so...I will try Mobil1 5W-50v then. Heard that its a great oil. Will see. I am a bit afraid that using 0W-30 or 40 may lead to a slight oil pressure decrease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Quantum Synta Gold - What grade is this oil compared to the Silver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 info is ENG OIL-5W40 5L QUANTUM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Thanks...............coming upto the 5k mile oil change.How much is it at GSF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 £21.50, might be before VAT though i cant remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabo Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) info is ENG OIL-5W40 5L QUANTUM5 Liters? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Ok. I thought it was only 4 liters.Thanks for da info. Now it is clear style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Edited February 8, 2006 by gabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 You dont put the whole 5 litres in though!think its 3.2l with an oil and filter change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 plenty of people use VW's gold fully synth in GTI's (me included) with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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