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1340

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538
4.3
Engine noise
4.2
Exhaust smoke
4.0
Warning light
4.4
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10
351
4.5
Engine noise
4.3
Exhaust smoke
4.2
Warning light
4.3
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Castrol Engine oil
samaj69
  • Engine noise:
Rating 5.0

Just did a major service using castrol 10w40 Maganetec with new Iradium spark plugs etc. Car is super smooth & pulls strings & no overheating.

Pros: car is super smooth, no overheating
Mileage: 196339 km
Part number: 10W40 MAGNETEC
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Shell Engine oil

I'm using Rotella T6 5w40 in my car. For the money, it's one of the better buys for oil since it holds up so well. It's got good additives that don't shear down quickly, decent amounts of zinc and phosphorus, and it works in just about anything - cars, trucks, diesels, bikes with wet clutches, etc.

Pros: holds up so well, good additives
Vehicle: Volkswagen
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Castrol Engine oil
TheTimob
  • Engine noise:
Rating 5.0

I recommend 5W40 Castrol Syntec! Here's why: Smaller numbers = thinner oil. The "W" means "Winter" - or the viscosity of the oil when the engine is cranking, and first warming up. The 5W oil is very thin when cold. The engine will crank faster, the pump primes better. The hydraulic lifters in your 16v will fill up and follow the camshaft better and with less noise. When you are at operating temperature, the 40 weight oil will give you the protection that a VW engine needs.

Pros: cranks faster when cold, less lifter noise, good engine protection
Mileage: 8047 km
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Shell Engine oil

I use Rotella 5-w40. I've been using it for like 5 years in my 02 1.8t and haven't noticed any wear really at all. I drive pretty aggressive, redline 3+ times a day.

Pros: no noticeable wear, good for aggressive driving
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Part number: 5-W40
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Castrol Engine oil

I prefer to use castrol gtx 20w-50 year round, but I'm being cheap lately. I've put over 120k on my 16v with this stuff so far

Pros: preferred year round, long-term reliability
Mileage: 193121 km
Part number: GTX 20W-50
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