Best Engine oil for Volkswagen Golf

Total 5w40 took care of me to 8k with a 3071R. The oil is pretty decent stuff and not terribly expensive. I like their gear lube in my boxes. I run it in everything from my MKIV/B5 to my 07 Impreza 2.5i

When I bought my golf, the PO was using crap gas station brand 5w30, the first weekend I had the car I switched to Motul synth 5w40. No leaks and drastically reduced oil consumption compared to what the PO said it was going through and it's been great ever since. I have since switched from Motul 8100 X-cess to Gulf Formula G (still 5w40) and noticed even less oil burning. I drove 4700kms across Canada at a constant 3300-4200 rpm for 4 days, oil level barely went down a drop.

i change at the extended interval and use only 100% synthetic oil usually Amsoil. I plan on using the same in my TDI at the normal service interval unless vw makes a full syn diesel oil

My TDI is now at 5000 miles, and per my personal preference I changed the oil. It is very simple with an oil extractor. Start to finish will take less than 20 minutes. This is a fast and simple way to change the oil and stay clean.

it was 5/40w fully systhic carlube ive been adivsed to run 10/30w genetic oil? i will also use a mk3 oilfilter huseing with the sensors because then i can wire the oil temp up as well which i can keep an eye on

ive been to a company regards this problem , with crank bearing failure , ive had the oil pump , bores, pistons ,rings,, oil ways checked etc were fitted correctly...all they recomend is fit a external oil cooler to help keep the engine oil cool

I used Mobil 0w40 in mine all the time

I also have a 2.0 and run the valvoline synthetic. I started after 2500m and am currently at 29k. No scientific results here other than keeping track of mileage in a little notebook and looking back at the first month compared to the most recent - I'm averaging about 7mpg more.

As for oil, I suggest using Mobil 1 0w40. They recently started carrying this in town and my mpg has improved with it.