GOOD BRAND OILS to service VW GOLF MK3 =)

[MrJohn]

hey guys, so i just bought myself a vw golf mk3. since i never dealed with an vw car before in my life and wondered. WHICH BRAND OILS should i use to service it.
i have no clue what so ever with brands for VW CARS.
example
what engine oil should i use? 15w/40??
what oil filter should i use?
gearbox oil?

[GoLfMan]

Fuch's is what I use. Cant remember the specs.

Hengst Oil filters

Redline Gearbox oil

[MrJohn]

cheers bro? anything else? like mobile? castrol edge? **** like that? LOL

[GoLfMan]

cheers bro? anything else? like mobile? castrol edge? **** like that? LOL

Mobil is quality aswell.

I personally dont like Castrol, but thats a personal opinion. VW Australia recommends it so it can't be all that bad

I only use Fuch's cos its what Volkspower uses and its close to me.

[MrJohn]

oh ok ok thanks.. mean any other ttype of oil filters? any clue where i can get my hands on Hengst Oil filters

Redline Gearbox oil??

and what engine oil i should use 15w/40??? or 0w/30??

[Jmac]

Hengst happpen to be OEM for the win. When you buy them from dub you get the nice box . If you even get the chance to look at a Polo match 1.6 the actual filter housing is stamped hengst, thus OEM.
Just make sure you know hwta engine you have as it will be VERY important. The new diesels use Castrol and Penrite envio+ 5w30, both endorsed by VW.
Oils are VERy important guys, affects VV timing and in some applications not specifically Vw the engines dont start
Jmac

[MrJohn]

Hengst happpen to be OEM for the win. When you buy them from dub you get the nice box . If you even get the chance to look at a Polo match 1.6 the actual filter housing is stamped hengst, thus OEM.
Just make sure you know hwta engine you have as it will be VERY important. The new diesels use Castrol and Penrite envio+ 5w30, both endorsed by VW.
Oils are VERy important guys, affects VV timing and in some applications not specifically Vw the engines dont start
Jmac

HECTIC im guessing DUB is the man for everything on this site aye? answered all my questions and needs here! loving it

[Peter Jones]

[Stephy]

??? Not real - so can't be real....

I prefer Fuchs in my VWs - including the VR6.

[Bora Sport]

I have used Shell Helix Ultra fully synthetic 5W40 in the Vento for the last 10 years or so. I change the oil and filter (I have always used genuine as they are only about $15.00) every 15,000k's. So far the original (untouched) engine has over 440,000k's so it must be resonably effective.

I usually wait until Supercheap or Repco or even Kmart have their 20% off sales and buy a couple of the 5 litre packs. The one 5 litre still does me for the 15,000k's.

[Diesel_vert]

Definitely can't go wrong with German-made Fuchs. And in keeping with the Deutsche theme, Liqui-Moly have finally started selling their oils in Australia, which are also made in Germany (woot!). They have a free shipping promotion as well if you spend over $50.

If the engine (1.8 L if I'm not mistaken) is in good condition, then you'd do well with either a 10W-40 or a 5W-40. Only go down to 15W-40 if it's burning lots of oil.

[noone]

For your filter, just get it from VW dealership or if you know someone who can get their parts a little cheaper, should only be $20.

Don't stress too much about the oil mate, its not a supercar. Stick with Fuchs, Mobil, Castrol, etc and you'll be fine. Make sure the viscosity is correct, thats a big one.

For gearbox oil, check the last time it was changed. No need to change it after 10,000 kms.

[MrJohn]

I have used Shell Helix Ultra fully synthetic 5W40 in the Vento for the last 10 years or so. I change the oil and filter (I have always used genuine as they are only about $15.00) every 15,000k's. So far the original (untouched) engine has over 440,000k's so it must be resonably effective.

I usually wait until Supercheap or Repco or even Kmart have their 20% off sales and buy a couple of the 5 litre packs. The one 5 litre still does me for the 15,000k's.

cheers bro.thanks

[GoLfMan]

Hengst happpen to be OEM for the win. When you buy them from dub you get the nice box . If you even get the chance to look at a Polo match 1.6 the actual filter housing is stamped hengst, thus OEM.
Just make sure you know hwta engine you have as it will be VERY important. The new diesels use Castrol and Penrite envio+ 5w30, both endorsed by VW.
Oils are VERy important guys, affects VV timing and in some applications not specifically Vw the engines dont start
Jmac

Listen to Jmac fellas, this guy is a crazy good service tech

experience over anything

[Diesel_vert]

With respect, he has a mid-90's Golf. I know 504/507 supersedes every oil spec, but I wouldn't really recommend a 5W-30 504/507 oil (as good as they are) in an engine this old, nor does it warrant such an oil. This isn't a direct-injection EGR soot monster that's burdened with expensive after-treatment devices and extended service intervals. Not to mention it'd be a waste changing such an oil regularly - I doubt this car was designed for extended oil drains.

Horses for courses.


And yes, always use OEM filters, don't bother with anything else.