Can you use synthetic 5w30 oil?
The fact is that if your vehicle specs 5w20 you are specced for a high quality oil. I only buy conventional 5w20, and mix it 50:50 with synthetic 5w30. Synthetic provides better wear protection, better protection against thermal breakdown, and helps to keep engines cleaner than conventional oil does.
Can I use 5w30 instead of 5w30 synthetic?
Yes, you can. The 5W 30 oil will have more viscosity, meaning more thickness and would do a good job at lubing the engine parts especially at high speed driving. Not that 5W 20 is bad.
How much oil does a mk4 GTI take?
The engine should take 4.6 liters of oil but it is easier to add oil than try and drain some out if you over fill. Start the car and let it warm up.
Which is the best oil for a VW Golf?
Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil 5W-40 13. Liqui Moly Diesel High Tech Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-40 Castrol EDGE is Castrol’s most advanced engine oil. It is a high quality full synthetic oil designed for consumers who expect the best performance from their cars.
Can a 5W 30 be used in a golf 7 GTI?
Castrol Edge FST 5w-30 have VW 504 00 approval which is okay for most of VAG petrol engines. Definitely okay for Golf 7 GTI. 502 00 is for shorter periods of use, not “longlife” as 504 00 approved oils.
How often should I change the oil in my VW?
It is no secret that it is important to change the oil in your engine at regular intervals in order to maintain your Volkswagen optimally, but are you aware of the advantages of a synthetic oil change? Some Volkswagen vehicles require synthetic engine oil anyway.
How many types of VW motor oil are there?
Currently there are 11 different VW motor oil specifications in use. Some of them were created in the 1990s, some of them after 2000. Some are recommended for gasoline powered cars some for diesels. Some are for normal drain intervals some are for extended drains. This means that not all of them demand similar performance levels from the oils.