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oil type?
Posted: 01 Jul 2010, 17:44
by tomsneade
Hi, could anyone tell me what type of engine oil i should use for my 1985 1600cc diesel and if it is available in the high street garage. Many thanks in advance for any advice. Tom.

Re: oil type?
Posted: 01 Jul 2010, 17:45
by R0B
have you checked the wiki(top of page)
Re: oil type?
Posted: 01 Jul 2010, 17:54
by tomsneade
yeah, but i cant find it...ill keep looking though!
Re: oil type?
Posted: 01 Jul 2010, 18:14
by R0B
i used to use halfords synthetic diesel oil in my old oil burner
Re: oil type?
Posted: 02 Jul 2010, 14:56
by Red Westie
Quantum Red 15W40 Turbo Diesel Volkswagen's own.

Re: oil type?
Posted: 02 Jul 2010, 15:04
by armyphil
I use 15w 40 mineral inmine and change it very regular.
Re: oil type?
Posted: 02 Jul 2010, 18:40
by Rozzo
you can get 15w/40 mineral oil from any shell garage,, it's in the yellow containers
