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Old 14-03-2008, 04:26 PM
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Default Best oil for 16v Golf GTi
As title, higher mileage car.

Its going for a service next week or the following and i want to take my own oil rather than let them put any old thing in it
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VAGs own Quantum range is the best for VWs
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^^What he said its all i ever used in my mk3.
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Excellent, cheers both of you

How much will i need by the way? i expect theres certain size tubs of it i need to ask for?
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Put Halfords 10W40 in a Mk2 8V I had from 180K miles right up to 240K - Was still on the original engine when I sold it and it never used a drop of oil, it loved the Halfords stuff, and was plenty cheaper than supposed 'branded' oil.
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Originally Posted by DanW@FastFord
Put Halfords 10W40 in a Mk2 8V I had from 180K miles right up to 240K - Was still on the original engine when I sold it and it never used a drop of oil, it loved the Halfords stuff, and was plenty cheaper than supposed 'branded' oil.
Good stuff, cheers mate

What size are the tubs then? i dont want to buy some and then have the mechanic say that wont be enough
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Just get the 5litre one. Cost about Ł15 last time I bought some..
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