What oil and filter for 2006 polo gti

[nomodlowkmgti]

Im thinking of doing an oil and filter change what oil and filter is good to use i have repco and autopro nearby .

[h100vw]

VW or German made filters only mate. Your choice of oil as long as it meets VWs specifications.

Gavin

[nomodlowkmgti]

I was thinking mobil 1 0w-40 and not sure about filter maybe i can get a vw one .I only do about 3000km a year so would it be ok to do say 6000km in 2 years and do oil change and filter change on a 2 year 6000km interval.I only think ill keep it for another 3 years at this stage i have done 7500km

[h100vw]

Are you going to be tight on a possibly $20 filter?? You then say the same thing, is it worth changing the oil after only 1500Ks??

Going OT

Personally I'd be doing enough Ks to warrant the running costs. I know you have your reasons but it just seems nuts to me to use a car so little.

My S3 has been parked up for 10 days and it's killing me not to use it. I do 500ks a week in my Ibiza, the concept of leaving them sat is bizarre.

Back OT.

Imparts do filters by Hengst. Good quality German and cheaper than the dealers.

Gavin

[nomodlowkmgti]

I think i go visit the nearest vw parts place and buy 2 oil filters and sump plug gaskets and wait for a local auto parts sale and buy 2 bottles of mobile 1 0w-40
and i should have enough to service my car for 4 years.I will save the money i would have given the dealer and will have more to go towards my nxt car.I dont think the engine will blow up if i did say 8000km in 2 years with out a oil and filter change.I will have total about 20000km in 4 years time so i dont think the lack of a few service stamps in the log book will save me anything in resale
my low km and car condition will sell it i hope if i got $9000 in 4 years i would not be worried.

[Catfish]

I think i go visit the nearest vw parts place and buy 2 oil filters and sump plug gaskets and wait for a local auto parts sale and buy 2 bottles of mobile 1 0w-40
and i should have enough to service my car for 4 years.I will save the money i would have given the dealer and will have more to go towards my nxt car.I dont think the engine will blow up if i did say 8000km in 2 years with out a oil and filter change.I will have total about 20000km in 4 years time so i dont think the lack of a few service stamps in the log book will save me anything in resale
my low km and car condition will sell it i hope if i got $9000 in 4 years i would not be worried.

Here's my advice, for what it's worth. Like you, I do under 3k a year - and so have learned to ignore the comments of the forum hotshots about rusting in place etc. I consulted the tech advice depts of castrol and mobil on this and what I learned/do is:
Change the oil at least once a year however low the mileage. If doing under 5k any more frequently is a waste.
Use a full synthetic that meets vw spec 504.00 (petrol) or 507.00 (diesel). I use castrol edge 5w-30 but mobil 1 is also ok.
Don't buy too much oil at once - these have a recommended shelf life of only about two years.
Use a genuine vw oil filter (part no 06A 115 561 B) - 18 bucks from the dealer.
You don't really have to replace the sump plug gasket - it's permanently attached to the plug and can be reused a few times. However, my local parts guy gives me a free plug every time I buy a filter. Ask and you may receive.
Good luck.

[Jarred]

if you do lots of short trips, i'd defiantly be inclinded to change oil and filter every 5000kms.

For the sake of about $50 bucks, do it once a year., if you put away $1 per week you'll have enough to do oil and filter, once a year, regardless of kms.

[NickZ]

I was thinking mobil 1 0w-40 and not sure about filter maybe i can get a vw one .I only do about 3000km a year so would it be ok to do say 6000km in 2 years and do oil change and filter change on a 2 year 6000km interval.I only think ill keep it for another 3 years at this stage i have done 7500km

I use Mobil 1 0w-40 and find it works very well. Others prefer to use Castrol Edge 5w-30, either way make sure it is VW 502/505 approved (and not just compliant, there is a difference)

Filters - seriously, they are $18 from the dealer, which I think for dealer pricing is reasonable. You might save $5 going elsewhere, but is it worth it? Whatever you use, it must be german!

And if you want the best way to ruin your engine, service every 2 years. Even if you do 50km a year, you don't want to leave it any longer than a year, as despite the low kms, every time you do a cold start you wear out the oil. There is a thread right now in the general section which is pretty handy if you want to get an idea how important oil changes in your car is.

[nomodlowkmgti]

Good info i go pick up some vw oil filters nxt week and sump plug gasket.I will go the mobile 1 oil i think.I will do an oil change once a year and keep the receipts i may even drive it a bit more after giving it some attention i think its the best original 2006 in sydney still has new car smell .I wont sell yet because there nothing worth buying yet .

[Blitzen]

Although this topic has been done a few times about what oil to use in the Polo, I'll add this.

Last time I was in Supercheap, Castrol Edge 0W40 was $56 for 5 liters. As others have said, a genuine oil filter from VW Parts is $18, and you won't need a new sump plug w/gasket washer.

Threads about what oil to use and change intevals...

This was in the DIY and Facts area for Polo.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=2506

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=9739&highlight=oil+polo+gti

[Kai]

I havent changed my sump plug in the whole time ive had the car. Ive done 130000k's and i do an oil change every 5000km's.