Hey guys,

Im about to change the oil on my 2001 1.4MPi. Just wondering what type of oil i should opt for? Im not sure wether to go for semi-synthetic, synthetic, or whatever... Hopefully someone can make me a reccomendation?

Thanks in advance guys.

All the best.

Boggo Castrol GTX meets the specs for the MPi

10w/40 Semi synthetic should be fine

Hi guys.

I'm also doing an oil change soon on my 1.4 mpi, i have noticed asda are selling castrol gtx for £16 and gtx magnatec for £22, is the magnatec worth the extra expense?.

:confused:

I get my MPi serviced at an ex Skoda dealer and they use GTX Magnatec in it , that should be fine. Mind you , I only done 2700 miles since the last service so you could have had my old stuff lol

Yep, any well branded 10w-40 semi synthetic will be fine.

Cheers

Guy

One comment about Castrol oils, they are great, tend to be based on "virgin" oil stock (if that rocks your boat), but I think that Castrol fixes the retail price, that means no bargains - but you might get a "toy" free (again if that rocks your boat). I've used Magnatec in the past believing on their extra wear resistance, have you considered using Fuchs oils - GSF sell them at good prices - maybe have a look on the Fuchs website and see which one suits your engine - BTW GSF send out web orders postage free (well they did last time I used them).

One comment about Castrol oils, they are great, tend to be based on "virgin" oil stock (if that rocks your boat), but I think that Castrol fixes the retail price, that means no bargains - but you might get a "toy" free (again if that rocks your boat). I've used Magnatec in the past believing on their extra wear resistance, have you considered using Fuchs oils - GSF sell them at good prices - maybe have a look on the Fuchs website and see which one suits your engine - BTW GSF send out web orders postage free (well they did last time I used them).

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Castrol are dearer than most and totally agree that compared to others they are usually more expensive but they have a good reputation.

There are always offers around though and not only a free toy! Try the buy 4L and get 5L offer currently on our website!

Castrol Magnatec and Castrol GTX offer - 1 litre free

If you want the Fuchs products at the best prices, just let us know what you want and how many of you and we will guarantee to beat any price for Briskoda Members!

Cheers

Guy

Hmm...just had my annual service and they didnt use Magnatec this year , I have been billed for Quantum oil (IIRC is a VW owned brand?) , it certainly was a lot cheaper than the Castrol , hopefully it will be okay for the ancient design of the Mpi's 8V motor! (no oil spec listed on the invoice)

It's a trade brand made for the dealers.

The supplier changes based on the best price but I think the current blender is Castrol

Cheers