I'm changing the oil (new GTI)

[kryten2001]

FWIW I changed the oil on our GTI after about 6000kms. Here's what was left in the catch tray...

Man that is one big socket (65mm right?) needed to open the filter housing....

but hey, what are those jack stands resting on ?

[mark4323]

I bought some Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 recently. Is this still on the recommended list?

[brad]

I bought some Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 recently. Is this still on the recommended list?

Yep

TDS here

[anthony_VWJET]

I bought some Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 recently. Is this still on the recommended list?

Castrol Edge Sport 0W-40?

This is Castrol’s best , full synthetic, low viscosity technology. Castrol EDGE Sport 0W-40 is recommended for modern and high revving technology engines in performance sports cars, luxury sedans and turbo-diesels.

e.g. VW Golf, Porsche post '94, BMW, FPV...

[mrx]

Here we go again!

Here are the latest VW specs:

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/19/2009688/step_50200_50500.pdf

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/19/2009688/step_50400_50700.pdf

In short, either Castrol Edge 5-30 or 0-40 can be used. In Australia, you can use any oil on either of these lists in the 2.0TFSI engine, as we have timed service intervals (502.00) with the option to use the long life oils (504.00).

Man that is one big socket (65mm right?) needed to open the filter housing....

36 or 38mm I believe.

[VW Convert]

36 or 38mm I believe.

Looking closely at the pic, it looks like he has used a 1 1/2" socket, close enough to 38mm (actually 38.1 mm)


Cheers

George

[mrx]

Some say they have 36mm while others say 38mm. Seems there may be two different sizes.

[mrx]

Just checked under my car (2007 GTI). I have a 36mm socket which fits perfectly. This leads to one of two conclusions. Either there are two sizes, or the 1 1/2" (38mm) socket is a fairly loose fit?

To pre-empt the next question, I don't remember where I got the 36mm socket from, I've had it for years. It's sidchrome & not part of a set. Maybe it came from Coventry's?

[kryten2001]

Just checked under my car (2007 GTI). I have a 36mm socket which fits perfectly. This leads to one of two conclusions. Either there are two sizes, or the 1 1/2" (38mm) socket is a fairly loose fit?

To pre-empt the next question, I don't remember where I got the 36mm socket from, I've had it for years. It's sidchrome & not part of a set. Maybe it came from Coventry's?

Yeah I've been trying to hunt one down. Not easy eh, they're huge.

And I'm not paying what snap-on are asking either.

[Tim]

Its 36mm.
Kincrome do one. Should be able to get it or order it from most auto parts stores for around $30

http://www.kincrome.com.au/web/catalogue/search/product_display.php?partnumber=K080013

[brad]

Try VEK Tools

This might work

KC Tools do a 36mm & 38mm socket for about $30

Sears have the Craftsman brand (excellant product - poor mans snap-On) for about USD7

This site might help

[Transporter]

Interesting article for DIY.
Warning! Extremly boring. It's all about maintenance.

http://www.machinerylubrication.com/article_detail.asp?articleid=1005

[shashora]

hi guys,
just reading the thread and wondering where you guys would recommend in sydney to buy the oil and oil filter??

[MrGadget]

For those interested the price of the oil was $109 from VW.

[Blitzen]

hi guys,
just reading the thread and wondering where you guys would recommend in sydney to buy the oil and oil filter??

Any VW daeler...if you are still under warranty, you have to use genuine parts.