
Best oil for 1.9 watercooled caravelle ?
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Best oil for 1.9 watercooled caravelle ?
I only have the option of going to halfords so any advice welcome. 

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Re: Best oil for 1.9 watercooled caravelle ?
Look in wiki at top of page.
Watercooleds
Recomended brands VW's Quantum 15-40 is the correct spec
Quantity Petrol engines take 4.5 Litres to get half way up the dipstick
Oil is cheaper than replacing the engine!
Hacksawbob
Oil changes at 3000 miles are the nicest thing you can do for your engine. It is something that the most novice mechanic can do with some basic tools.
You will need
Oil, Quantum 15-40 from GSF or other supplier. Both petrol engines take 4.5 Litres including the filter, if you aren't replacing the filter you only need 4L.
Oil filter, some change this every other change so every 6000 miles use a Mann filter they are the same for 2.1 and 1.9 Litre petrol engines
Watercooleds
Recomended brands VW's Quantum 15-40 is the correct spec
Quantity Petrol engines take 4.5 Litres to get half way up the dipstick
Oil is cheaper than replacing the engine!
Hacksawbob
Oil changes at 3000 miles are the nicest thing you can do for your engine. It is something that the most novice mechanic can do with some basic tools.
You will need
Oil, Quantum 15-40 from GSF or other supplier. Both petrol engines take 4.5 Litres including the filter, if you aren't replacing the filter you only need 4L.
Oil filter, some change this every other change so every 6000 miles use a Mann filter they are the same for 2.1 and 1.9 Litre petrol engines
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Re: Best oil for 1.9 watercooled caravelle ?
Thanks, new engine in fen from previous owner. I'm limited as I'm on the isle of Wight and driving to centre parcs Monday. I'll get some of the grade you mentioned for now. 

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