To all VR6 owners

[sdw1]

Hay guys just wanted to see what you all were using in your cars.

I would like to get your opinions.

What oil and oil filters are you using in your cars?

What plugs are you using?

What brake pads?

What coolant?

Any replies would be great.

[MattyT]

I am n00b, but here goes:

Oil: Fuchs Titan 10w30 synthetic
Oil filter: stock
Plugs: stock, bosch I think?
Brakes: stock
Coolant: VW G12. Have used Tectalloy P100 as well.

[BlackVr6ix]

Oil: Penrite HPR 10
Oil Filter: Ryco R2600P
Plugs: NGK BKR5EKU
Brakes: Front- EBC Green Stuff, Back- EBC Black Stuff
Coolant: Nulon Long Life Green

[Bug_racer]

Before :

Oil : Fuchs 15-40
Filter : Hengst
plugs : 101000033aa then 101000051aa
pads : ATE
coolant : G11

Once car is finished :

Oil : probably Fuchs 15-50 ???
Filter : will be running a dry sump set up with external mesh filter similar to Oberg
Plugs - Not sure of heat range yet
pads - ATE , the parachute will do most of the slowing down
coolant : Not sure if Im going to run cooling yet

[william]

Oil: mobil 1 synthetic sae 0W 40 or motul 300v power 5w 40
Oil filter: factory k&N or mann
Plugs: beru platinum four prong plugs
Brakes: ate or ebc green stuff
Coolant: they say g11 but ive changed to g12

[syncro]

I don't think that you can buy G11 or G12 now
I have heard that only G12+ is available.

[golfvr6]

Oil: Mobil 1 Synthetic
Oil Filter: Mahle
Plugs: NGK BKR5EKU
Brakes: ATE
Coolant: G11 to be replaced with G12

[gman]

wow i didn't realise ppl used such sophisticated engine oil in their vr6s!

surely that makes every service v expensive??
how much does mobil 1 cost a litre?

[sdw1]

Its about $85 for 5L

[ScienceVR6]

As far as i know, (i havn't serviced it yet)

Plugs: stock
Oil Filter: Stock
Oil: unknown (make a suggestion, im on a students wages...)
Brakes:Unknown, but no dust, so i assume some type of aftermarket pad. Stops Very well
Coolent: Untill the heater core gets replaced, its staying straight water.

[BlackVr6ix]

the new penrite everyday oil looks to be good value at about 25 bucks for 5 litres.

[gman]

methinks that $85 for 5L of oil seems ridiculous for my little hatchback!

[static1800]

I use Castrol Magnatec in my mk2, seems good, about $35 for 5L

[Golf Loon]

I use Magnatec too. Its good oil and synthetic is a bit thin for Mk2s and 3s especially if they are a little worn.

[MattyT]

Magnatec doesnt strike me as the right oil to use. Perhaps its all the marketing BS about it being able to "stick" to engine parts.