Oil Suggestion ?
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Hi !
What oils you have been using in golf mk1 cabriolet, motortype 2h 1.8
Is it worth putting mineral oil there or just, fully synthetic oils.
I am driving only at summers with the car, so 15w-50 Castrol ? Or 20w-50 Teboil ?
What oils you have been using in golf mk1 cabriolet, motortype 2h 1.8
Is it worth putting mineral oil there or just, fully synthetic oils.
I am driving only at summers with the car, so 15w-50 Castrol ? Or 20w-50 Teboil ?
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Local Hero
10w 40 semi synthetic is the stuff I use in both my cars in the UK.
As you are in Finland your oil spec might change due to the difference temperatures?
Stuff VW would use.
AVS Car Parts
Avoid Castrol oil as it's not very good now a days.
Use a genuine VW or Mann oil filter as well.
As you are in Finland your oil spec might change due to the difference temperatures?
Stuff VW would use.
AVS Car Parts
Avoid Castrol oil as it's not very good now a days.
Use a genuine VW or Mann oil filter as well.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Old Timer
I've just got some Mobil Super 2000 X1 semi synthetic for mine, it's 10W/40. Agree with Mark1gls, never been a fan of Castrol for some reason. Fuchs oil is also very good.
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Regional Host NE
where does oil come from
and how is it made ?
and how is it made ?
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Local Hero
nicci21paul said
where does oil come from
and how is it made ?
The ground then it's refined to make oil, petrol, diesel etc….
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Regional Host NE
vw do not produce oil or make any parts
they are all bought from a range of various
suppliers mann mahle fram and boxed stamped
with the manufuctuers number and oe number
they are all bought from a range of various
suppliers mann mahle fram and boxed stamped
with the manufuctuers number and oe number
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Regional Host NE
clutches luk sachs valeo
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Regional Host NE
the list can go on every supplier has the right
to supply oe quaity car parts to the general
public making an open playing field for all
to supply oe quaity car parts to the general
public making an open playing field for all
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Regional Host NE
so does oil manufactures have a different hole
in the ground
in the ground
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Regional Host NE
confusing so what is the difference
5w30 0w/60 15/40 10/40
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Local Hero
All depends on what additives they put in it and the 5w30 etc… is how the oil behaves in different outside and engine temperatures. Thinner oil works better in colder countries and thicker oil better for very hot countries.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_oil
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_oil
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Regional Host NE
so what is the 0 5 10 15 then 10 20 30 40 h0 60
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Regional Host NE
so what additives do they use
for what reasons seems very complex
for what reasons seems very complex
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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mark1gls said
10w 40 semi synthetic is the stuff I use in both my cars in the UK.
As you are in Finland your oil spec might change due to the difference temperatures?
Stuff VW would use.
AVS Car Parts
Avoid Castrol oil as it's not very good now a days.
Use a genuine VW or Mann oil filter as well.
what i use
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Regional Host NE
why aviod castrol these days
what problems do they have
running on castrol with no problem s
what problems do they have
running on castrol with no problem s
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Regional Host NE
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Regional Host NE
cannot condem castrol serves our purpose
well at 600 bhp with a boost of 1.2 bar
but every one to there own choice old saying
you can lead or horse to water but you cannot
make it drink by the the way we use atf in the
gearbox 5 speed manual
well at 600 bhp with a boost of 1.2 bar
but every one to there own choice old saying
you can lead or horse to water but you cannot
make it drink by the the way we use atf in the
gearbox 5 speed manual
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Local Hero
I've read that new Castrol oil has a very very low zinc content which is not good for older engines as the zinc helps to reduce cam shaft and engine wear
I used to use Castrol GTX all the time in the 1990 with out any problems but I believe the newer stuff is no good for older cars.
I don't see the point in paying more for an oil that may damage my engine when you can get better oils for old cars cheaper… £35 for 4l of Castrol or £17 for 5l Quantum Synta.
It really up you what you use in your cars we can only offer advice and recommendations.
I used to use Castrol GTX all the time in the 1990 with out any problems but I believe the newer stuff is no good for older cars.
I don't see the point in paying more for an oil that may damage my engine when you can get better oils for old cars cheaper… £35 for 4l of Castrol or £17 for 5l Quantum Synta.
It really up you what you use in your cars we can only offer advice and recommendations.
Last edit: by mark1gls
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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H3LTER said
mark1gls said
10w 40 semi synthetic is the stuff I use in both my cars in the UK.
As you are in Finland your oil spec might change due to the difference temperatures?
Stuff VW would use.
AVS Car Parts
Avoid Castrol oil as it's not very good now a days.
Use a genuine VW or Mann oil filter as well.
what i use
me too in both Golfs
1986 GTI Cabriolet ("dambuster")
2000 Mk4 Cabriolet Avantgarde (bought for the mrs)
2001 Zafira 1.8
2000 Mk4 Cabriolet Avantgarde (bought for the mrs)
2001 Zafira 1.8
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Old Timer
Just picked up 4 litres of Castrol fully synthetic 10/40 at Asda for £17 on special sale price, their El Cheapo home brand was £16.50. That was a no brainer.mark1gls said
I've read that new Castrol oil has a very very low zinc content which is not good for older engines as the zinc helps to reduce cam shaft and engine wear
I used to use Castrol GTX all the time in the 1990 with out any problems but I believe the newer stuff is no good for older cars.
I don't see the point in paying more for an oil that may damage my engine when you can get better oils for old cars cheaper… £35 for 4l of Castrol or £17 for 5l Quantum Synta.
It really up you what you use in your cars we can only offer advice and recommendations.
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