again i know my cars scoobies that is but when servicing these would rather ask than go in blind or ask local mr mechanic

what oil

filters

is best for these makes and places to get cheap will be great as looking to do full service

oil, oil filter, fuel filter, glow plugs, anything else best to do while doing this??]

]thanks guys

again i know my cars scoobies that is but when servicing these would rather ask than go in blind or ask local mr mechanic

what oil

filters

is best for these makes and places to get cheap will be great as looking to do full service

oil, oil filter, fuel filter, glow plugs, anything else best to do while doing this??]

]thanks guys

Go to TPS and get the VAG parts. Quantum Platinum PD Oil is only 20 quid per 5 litres and the filters aren't any more expensive than anywhere else.

I use NGK glow plugs as the factory fit bosch ones failed in under 4 years of use.

Give tps the reg and let them get it all. Genuine parts

I'm looking for some oil too. Called TPS they want £27.30 for 5w30 Quantum stuff.

ECP has the Triple QX fully synthetic 5w40 for £23.23 with 25% discount. Both are 5 litres.

Is the triple QX stuff any good?

I'm looking for some oil too. Called TPS they want £27.30 for 5w30 Quantum stuff.

ECP has the Triple QX fully synthetic 5w40 for £23.23 with 25% discount. Both are 5 litres.

Is the triple QX stuff any good?

Interesting I pick up Quantum Platinum for 20 quid in November. As long as it is 505 01 spec it will be fine.

Edited 21 January, 201313 yr by djdazzy

Castrol Edge 5w40 black lid tdi 505.01

Best ive used

Or the later 507 spec is also fine I believe?

i use the quantuim oil brands 5w30 longlife 3 for the winter and i'm going to use 5w40 in the summer, i paid £28.87, oil was only £19.35, sump plug £1.43 and oil filter £3.28 + vat.

+1 for tps..... but why change sump plug ??

+1 for tps..... but why change sump plug ??

threads get worn, or if they get a problem in any way - itll skip or thread the sump, dont overtighten and change plug regularly, a sump can be a pain of a job, and when it happens you will have no oil in engine, and no car to use

Its the sump gasket not the plug itself thats important, but I think they come as one piece on the vrs so thats why people call it the sump plug (with copper gasket)

Its cos its copper...will crush and over time you will eventually rip out the sump thread. Whats cheap, new sump or a £1 gasket each time.

Probably get away with reusing each gasket once but why skimp when oil is the costly part anyway ???

Doh lofty just beat me to it lol

threads get worn, or if they get a problem in any way - itll skip or thread the sump, dont overtighten and change plug regularly, a sump can be a pain of a job, and when it happens you will have no oil in engine, and no car to use

ok noted i shall make sure i change it next year

Its the sump gasket not the plug itself thats important, but I think they come as one piece on the vrs so thats why people call it the sump plug (with copper gasket)

Its cos its copper...will crush and over time you will eventually rip out the sump thread. Whats cheap, new sump or a £1 gasket each time.

Probably get away with reusing each gasket once but why skimp when oil is the costly part anyway ???

Doh lofty just beat me to it lol

mine wasnt copper it looked like an alloy similar to what a dowty washer is made of ?

They not copper washers.

Almost every vw uses the same sump plug. Washer is pressed on and shouldn't be reused and for the sake of 90p I don't know why people don't replace them every oil change.

cool guys thanks will contact them for the parts..

does thisd sound right... service history says oil was changed beginning of october i got car end of october and the oil was jet black and thick is this normal for a dizeezal?

Yeah. Completely normal.

It'll be that colour as soon as it goes in and you start the car for the first time!

Castrol Edge 5w40 black lid tdi 505.01

Best ive used

+1

The better spec 507 oil at £22.99 delivered:-

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