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Title: MK6 GTI remapped approved oil
Post by: VDubMK6GTI2020 on October 13, 2020, 08:37:54 am
Hi Guys,

just recently purchased a 2012 GTI MK6 remapped loving it so far.


getting conflicting information about the recommended oil to use what would be the best oil you would suggest especially for a remapped MK6 GTI I have been given different options but would like some opinions any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Title: Re: MK6 GTI remapped approved oil
Post by: Eighteen88 on October 13, 2020, 09:08:37 pm
I use Castrol 5w-30 and have a mk6 edition 35 running on stage 1 apr & dsg remap, i top my oil up every 1000 miles and change the oil & filter every 6 months (my choice).

After speaking to APR they told me I could be expected to use a little more oil than usual with a car being mapped, VW mechanic also said similar.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI remapped approved oil
Post by: titchy on October 17, 2020, 07:38:23 pm
I always use quantum in my last s4 my last mk5 gti now in my mk7.5 gti lots on e bay well priced
Title: Re: MK6 GTI remapped approved oil
Post by: mjmallia on October 19, 2020, 06:47:50 am
They usually say 5w30 for a standard engine.........but for a stage 1 onwards to use 5w40, which also help with oil lose