VW OIL Question

can anyone tell me what type oil goes in beetle 1.8T engine. my car didn’t come with manual.

What happens if 10 30 oil is used?
Thanks

February 25, 2005 · Filed under Uncategorized

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  1. 297 Said,

    February 25, 2005 @ 3:36 am

    VW OIL Question – That depends on your location.

    For climates like California, 10W30 is mostly all right, though during a hot spell you’re better off with a W40.

    People who live in seasonal climates, where the temperature varies, either go with a synthetic with range (0W40), or switch out their oils twice a year, running a “cold-oriented” oil (0W30) in the winter and a “hot-oriented” oil (20W50) in the summer. Common weights that work are 5W30, 10W40, or 0W40. 10W30 is an older formula, and should run okay, but I would not recommend it in the long run.

    The best bet is to purchase an oil whose label clearly states it is VW 505.00 standard approved.

    Note: Amsoil 10W30 is actually a very good synthetic oil for a turbocharged engine; it’s just something you shouldn’t run when it’s really cold or really hot weather.

    Learn more about oil viscosity and what those numbers mean here.

  2. zoomer Said,

    March 1, 2005 @ 6:10 am

    VW OIL Question – Do yourself a favor and use synthetic. 10/30 should be fine, but if you are in a colder climate would reccomend 5/30

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