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Oil question
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:34 pm
by Oberon
I have a little red sticker by my oil fill tube that says SAE 30 oil. Just wondering what weight some of you other guys are running?
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 3:14 pm
by Jim LaGuardia
Depending on climate, 10-40wt, to 20-50wt(I use 20-50 here in Ca.)
Just stay away from synthetics as they tend to clean the old oil seals and promote leaks .
oil question
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:35 pm
by Oberon
so I take it that 20w50 would be for the summer here in Michigan, and then maybe 10w40 the rest of the year?
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:24 pm
by mjnims
They are not swiss time pieces. Any quality oil will do the job. If you have real concerns just use what is used by the local VW people. I use 20/50 here but it seems that almost every pinz owner uses something different with no reported ill effects.
Keep it changed and use quality oils and filters.