So the book states 5w30 but I'm seeing some recommending 10w40 for my engine as best thoughts please ???

Firstly get oil which is approved to VW 502 00 which Is the VW spec for fixed petrol servicing...

 

This is NOT a "W" spec.....& in fact if you put your engine etc in Opies oils website or just look up 502 00 grade oil..there will be masses of different "w" grades....

 

you can even have a 0w40...

 

 

48 minutes ago, Stewartasb said:

So the book states 5w30 but I'm seeing some recommending 10w40 for my engine as best thoughts please ???

 

It really doesn't matter, it's a petrol and non-turbo so whatever's on offer.

I use Halfords 10W/40 part synthetic.

 

Edited 11 October, 20187 yr by TMB

Cheers guys that helps clarify it a bit i have Castrol edge in atm 5w30

Where abouts in Cornwall are you?

Cheers

 

Guy

St,Ives

 

Ah, we are up in Redruth. If you are passing, pop in and we can sort you a deal.

Cheers,

 

Guy

5 hours ago, oilman said:

Ah, we are up in Redruth. If you are passing, pop in and we can sort you a deal.

Cheers,

 

Guy

 

To the OP....

 

BITE HIS HAND OFF!!!.....

 

For my petrol Furby (1.4L 74kW BBZ) am using VW 502.00 mid-SAPS oil Kroon-Oil Specialsynth MSP 5W40 during last 11 years / 265'000km.

Oil change every 15'000km / 9 months > oil just drops few mm from dipstick's max level.

3/4 city drive, 1/4 highway, dynamic but not "sporty", -30....+30*C outside during all the year- all ok.