MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: xxx_mojo_xxx on July 09, 2012, 12:49:07 pm

Title: 5-40 oils
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on July 09, 2012, 12:49:07 pm

Are there any 5-40w oils that anyone can recommend? This has to be vw spec for a gti.

Title: Re: 5-40 oils
Post by: vRSAlex on July 09, 2012, 12:54:44 pm

Doesnt have to be VW spec if its not in warranty.  Millers CFS 5w40 NT out specs VW by a long way.  Use this in loads of TFSi engines now and really minimises cam follower wear.

Title: Re: 5-40 oils
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on July 09, 2012, 03:18:59 pm

Thanks vRSAlex.

What do you folks think about Fuchs TITAN GT1 XTL 5W-40 synthetic engine oil?

I had my oil service done a couple of months ago.  So would it be ok to top-up with this oil - or is it best to flush the previous oil and change the oil filter?