maghouse Posted August 9, 2007 Report Posted August 9, 2007 I know this is a thorny old subject but hopefully a quick question ... About to carry out an oil change and looking what oil to buy. I have been topping up with Castrol High Mileage oil (95,000 miles on the old girl) so for a complete change - would this be an okay oil to use ? I note it is 15/40 and all the gumf (handbooks etc.) says I should be using 10/40 - so will this slight change affect the engine ? On a similar note - the Castol GTX oils are now in 4L cans instead of the usual 5L - are we being ripped off here ? Quote
seatkid Posted August 9, 2007 Report Posted August 9, 2007 a quick question ...3 questions actually.. :rolleyes: The answer is yes, yes and yes. Quote
maghouse Posted August 9, 2007 Author Report Posted August 9, 2007 Hands up then - 3 questions !!! I am worried though - yes yes & yes - Question 2 was "will it affect my engine" Help ! Quote
seatkid Posted August 9, 2007 Report Posted August 9, 2007 You should always use oil that meets the manufacturers specification - in this case its VW Spec 500.00 (synthethic) or 501.01 (plain multigrade) IMO Castrol GTX is made from melted down pig's lard so is best avoided :rolleyes: Quote
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