MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: numec on January 06, 2013, 01:21:02 pm

Title: Help needed
Post by: numec on January 06, 2013, 01:21:02 pm

Hi, I am abit confused with the dip stick after few times checking the engine oil level..it this considered low? because there is some oil on the max indicator level even after few times swiping it off and re-dip..

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Thanks!

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: Tortaruga on January 06, 2013, 01:28:00 pm

That's low-it's on the minimum line. Get it filled asap.

Stuff on the max line is just a bit that's been caught on the stick somehow.

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: numec on January 06, 2013, 01:37:31 pm

Thanks mate, based on your experience is that a 1L fill up required?

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: RENNTAG on January 06, 2013, 01:41:00 pm

low,

I wuld sa more like 1/2 a litre. ake sure you dont over fill it.

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: numec on January 06, 2013, 02:27:09 pm

Thanks for the help..filled 500ml up..only half way through..need to buy another 1L..any direction for best price Castrol 5W40?

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: Baz300 on January 06, 2013, 02:30:16 pm

Euro car parts or amazon.

I got 4l for £28 just before Christmas from amazon.

I also got a 1l from asda for £12 if you can't wait a few days for delivery.

Or halfords if you have more money than sense  :rolleye:

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: welikeaps on January 06, 2013, 02:33:40 pm

or costco if you have a card.

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: numec on January 06, 2013, 03:37:13 pm

Again,  :notworthy:
Appreciate the help!

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: numec on January 07, 2013, 02:17:09 pm

What about Quantum Platinum? Any direction to get best bargain?  :smiley:

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: Luka on January 07, 2013, 02:40:11 pm

TPS. Ask for GTI Club discount, they may not ask for the card if you're lucky.

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: numec on January 08, 2013, 06:10:18 pm

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12 quid for 1l at Asda for 5W40..

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: MC71 on January 08, 2013, 06:18:55 pm

Usually get mine from ASDA in 4Ltrs. Good price too.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: numec on January 08, 2013, 07:08:36 pm

Quote from: MC71 on January 08, 2013, 06:18:55 pm

Usually get mine from ASDA in 4Ltrs. Good price too.  :happy2:

With that price or lower?

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: MC71 on January 08, 2013, 07:26:52 pm

£37 for the 4Ltr IIRC the last time, about 2 months ago.

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on January 08, 2013, 07:31:43 pm

Min to max is 1 litre, that could have taken 1 litre with no trouble  :happy2:

Keep checking your oil regularly, your car (like my old gti) obviously burns some. You don't want to be letting it get that low again. Turbo cars rely on oil to keep the turbo lubricated. . .

Title: Re: Help needed
Post by: numec on January 08, 2013, 08:22:53 pm

Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on January 08, 2013, 07:31:43 pm

Min to max is 1 litre, that could have taken 1 litre with no trouble  :happy2:

Keep checking your oil regularly, your car (like my old gti) obviously burns some. You don't want to be letting it get that low again. Turbo cars rely on oil to keep the turbo lubricated. . .

Thanks for the advice mate!
Btw is it ok to mix the new FST & old Castrol Edge?