GOOD BRAND OILS to service VW GOLF MK3 =)

[MrJohn]

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.

so what would u recommend using for my 1996 GL golf? i dont wanna be paying expensive oil for a daily like this. as u mention it aint no highly modded car

[The_Hawk]

so what would u recommend using for my 1996 GL golf? i dont wanna be paying expensive oil for a daily like this. as u mention it aint no highly modded car

If your doing it yourself is it really that expensive to spend $50 on oil once or twice a year?

Personally I used to use Fuch's but found the VR6 engine just ate it up since it runs so hot. I have since switched to Castrol GTX2 which seems to work a treat. Magnatec was also recommended but the GTX2 has been good to me so it will remain my oil of choice.

[Diesel_vert]

i dont wanna be paying expensive oil for a daily like this. as u mention it aint no highly modded car

Not so much the expense (cost effective 504.00/507.00 oils can be found), but more to do with using a 30-weight oil in a 10+ year old motor that's probably used a 40-weight oil all its life (speculating here).

so what would u recommend using for my 1996 GL golf?

Again, depends on the state on the engine. It'd be nice to know what's in there now, what's been used previously and whether or not it burns oil.

Going out on a limb here without knowing its service history, but if the engine is in excellent condition then a 5W-40 would be nice, or a 10W-40 if it uses a lot of oil.

As for brands, Fuchs and Liqui Moly are two stalwart German brands if you like the genuine article, but the regulars will also be fine.

Make sure that whatever oil you buy, as an absolute minimum, it meets ACEA A3. 40-weight oils are preferable. If it meets any Volkswagen oil spec 50x.xx that's a bonus but not strictly necessary I would think, at this stage of the motor's life.

[MrJohn]

Not so much the expense (cost effective 504.00/507.00 oils can be found), but more to do with using a 30-weight oil in a 10+ year old motor that's probably used a 40-weight oil all its life (speculating here).



Again, depends on the state on the engine. It'd be nice to know what's in there now, what's been used previously and whether or not it burns oil.

Going out on a limb here without knowing its service history, but if the engine is in excellent condition then a 5W-40 would be nice, or a 10W-40 if it uses a lot of oil.

As for brands, Fuchs and Liqui Moly are two stalwart German brands if you like the genuine article, but the regulars will also be fine.

Make sure that whatever oil you buy, as an absolute minimum, it meets ACEA A3. 40-weight oils are preferable. If it meets any Volkswagen oil spec 50x.xx that's a bonus but not strictly necessary I would think, at this stage of the motor's life.

i probably go for 5w-40. this car only ran 131,000km. i got the engine checked and the mechanic stated that it was running smooth.
yea i dont have a clue what oil the old owner used and also he told me he hasnt service it since the day he got it =s.

[Diesel_vert]

Not optimal, but if the mechanic said it's fine, then I suppose all you can do is keep an eye on the oil level. As long as the consumption rate isn't excessive, it should be fine.