5/40w fully synthetic oil

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5/40w fully synthetic oil

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would anyone use this oil would it do any damage to the engine :hugegrin:


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Re: 5/40w fully synthetic oil

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VW reccomend 15/40 semi synth...5/40's a bit thin really, you'll be topping it up every week!


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cheers big nick :hugegrin:


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Re: 5/40w fully synthetic oil

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mine used to get 15/40 mineral. it used to drink semi synth too quick


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