Car (S2 n/a) is due a 3 year service soon- does anyone have any oil recommendations? At the moment it’s purely road use but it’s not a daily drive. Thinking it might be cheaper to supply my own oil.
Is it just 5w-40 that’s needed? Also, how many litres does it need?
Cheers.
I don’t think there’s a right answer to this but personally I think 5-40 is a bit thin, I’d prefer 10-50.
5w isn’t needed in this country - it never gets cold enough and if it isn’t a daily driver, the fuel saving advantages aren’t going to be an issue.
The heavier oil will protect your engine better when driving hard in summer and heavier oils have less polymers in them, leaving less deposits in the engine.
Now someone who knows what they’re talking about can reply!!
I don’t think there’s a right answer to this but personally I think 5-40 is a bit thin, I’d prefer 10-50.
5w isn’t needed in this country - it never gets cold enough and if it isn’t a daily driver, the fuel saving advantages aren’t going to be an issue.
The heavier oil will protect your engine better when driving hard in summer and heavier oils have less polymers in them, leaving less deposits in the engine.
Now someone who knows what they’re talking about can reply!!
i am too due an oil change, and was going to go for a 10w 50 grade. What sort of brands do people use?
What does the manual say?
Dunno- but it does say tyre pressures 29 all round- and how many people use them?!!