n15 gti oil

[anthony hudson]

best oil for n15 gti?

 

[Hally]

10/40 semi synth, Millers is a good choice.

 

[david weeks]

Is magnetec ok i thought i'd try it this time round was awesome in my mrk 2 Astra GTE back in the day lol

 

[Swizz]

Running Motul 8100 Xlite 0W-30.

 

[Swizz]

Is magnetec ok i thought i'd try it this time round was awesome in my mrk 2 Astra GTE back in the day lol

I used magnatec 5w30 before and it is not recommended if u like to rev the car. The magnatec gets "watery". U want the oil to be viscous and when it gets watery it looses all the benefits of lubricity.

 

[Simcard]

Comma 10w40 semi. £9 for 5 litres, change it every 1000 miles and filter every 2 oil changes.

 

[supraslayer]

Changed mine today and used shell helix 10/40.

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[david weeks]

where did u get the shell helix also used
this oil before really good.how much for 4ltrs?

 

[david weeks]

I used magnatec 5w30 before and it is not recommended if u like to rev the car. The magnatec gets "watery". U want the oil to be viscous and when it gets watery it looses all the benefits of lubricity.

10/40alittle thicker changed every 6months
whivch fir me is at most 2,000miles so hope its ok just this once.
have never hit rev limiter only go to 6,000worried
now ive bought the wrong oil.
Anyone got a difinitive answer as too what owners recommend?

 

[supraslayer]

Shell helix was from ebay, think it was £22 total and arrived next day.

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[Hally]

10/40alittle thicker changed every 6months
whivch fir me is at most 2,000miles so hope its ok just this once.
have never hit rev limiter only go to 6,000worried
now ive bought the wrong oil.
Anyone got a difinitive answer as too what owners recommend?

its fine, 10/40 is perfect.

-phone-

 

[5Zigen_Eddie]

Comma 10w40 semi. £9 for 5 litres, change it every 1000 miles and filter every 2 oil changes.

Where from for £9?

 

[david weeks]

its fine, 10/40 is perfect.

-phone-

Thankyou Hally with best intensions bought the
magnatec wouldnt wanna put Shakira at risk wanna
keep her for along!!!!time yet
shes got140,000 very nearly on her so cautious is the
way for me.thanks

 

[CoV]

Where from for £9?

Who would actually change the oil every 1000 miles? I did 160 just last night…

 

[Simcard]

Where from for £9?

Local Motor factors

Who would actually change the oil every 1000 miles? I did 160 just last night…

Me, because 1000 miles is about 6 months and too many short runs and hard blasts in that time.

 

[CoV]

Is that daily use?

Ok the majority of people travelling say 100 miles a week wouldn't change every 1000.

 

[Simcard]

Every other day.

 

[wraith]

Lol. Every 1000 miles would be every two weeks for me.

The recommended 5w30 is definately too runny for high (these days 'normal' as most of us are on 100k+) mileage and/or spirited use.

 

[rowdy-GTi]

Running Motul 8100 Xlite 0W-30.

Is that a winter weight oil?

Any oil is good a long as it's changed on a regular basis, just take into account your personal requirements, ie daily, track car, high reving etc. I use an ester synthetic changed once a year ( <1000 miles ).

 

[Sam]

10/40alittle thicker changed every 6months
whivch fir me is at most 2,000miles so hope its ok just this once.
have never hit rev limiter only go to 6,000worried
now ive bought the wrong oil.
Anyone got a difinitive answer as too what owners recommend?

You never hit the revlimiter??

Gti's should live on that