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Oil for 2.1 petrol
Posted: 15 Jun 2008, 15:58
by callanish
Hi
Can someone please tell me what engine oil i should be putting in my 2.1 sump ?...............something "w" something i know that much ....lol
Thanks
Andrew
Re: Oil for 2.1 petrol
Posted: 15 Jun 2008, 16:08
by Grun
Andrew,
15W/40 or 15W/50 (API SF or SG) VW 501 01 or equivalent.
20W/50 also OK above -10 degrees celsius
Mike
Oil for 2.1 petrol
Posted: 15 Jun 2008, 16:17
by callanish
Thanks Mike
Halfords tomorrow
Andrew
Re: Oil for 2.1 petrol
Posted: 15 Jun 2008, 17:15
by Grun
Andrew,
Some more info on oil change in the wiki (Top of page)
Click Here
Mann filters seem to be the best bet. Some folks have had oil pressure problems after fitting other makes I beleive.
Mike
Oil for 2.1 petrol
Posted: 15 Jun 2008, 17:29
by callanish
Thanks again Mike for your help as you can tell it is all still new to me .....
Andrew