Which oil debate resurrected again

[RoccoGTII]

Hi,

Following advice from good friends, went to VW dealer rather ha-fr**ds and bought myself all the bits to give "G-ale" a full service (easy). (yes the car has a name now - everyone else has one and felt it time).

However, they sold me 5w 40w oil for the car. Looks green when you pour it in !

Is this too low, sounds ok 'ish but preference would tell me to go for 10w or even 15w which would preserve the engine.

My question to those in the know is should I be putting in 5w into the car?

If not, what is the best oil to use in the Rocco with 100,000 miles?

Thank you in advance.

[ianaudia4]

It sounds as if you have bought a fully synthetic oil, which is fine, it is a good quality oil but how much did you pay?

[RoccoGTII]

hi mate,

paid approx £30 plus got 1 litre free for topping up...so failry good deal considering what i could have paid

just attempted the aerial - not going well, top screw on aerial not undoing and twisted and broke rubber :( stopped there and put wheel back on and walked away not very happy myself.

[ianaudia4]

£30 is a good price mate for what is 6 litres of excellent quality oil.

Just give me a shout if you want a hand with the aeriel, I am only 9 miles from you!

[hiltow]

Go for what the original spec says: VW Quantum Blue 15w40 mineral - the one that comes in the blue container.

[RoccoGTII]

cheers for that advice.......will se how it runs for next 30 miles......and then make a decision.

help would be good with the aerial - such a simple job but annoying me as the nut wont come loose....!