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Club G40 => General Car Chat => Topic started by: plug_G40 on May 01, 2010, 07:58:03 PM

Title: please help me!!!
Post by: plug_G40 on May 01, 2010, 07:58:03 PM
hey peeps just got my beloved g back but wondered whats the best type of oil is best for a completely standered engine,and i am now thinking of what braided brake hoses were a good bet any help much appreciated !!! many thanks. Plug  ;)
Title: Re: please help me!!!
Post by: Jezza-7 on May 01, 2010, 08:55:08 PM
I use 10W40 Castrol magnetic

But any 10W40 semi synthethic will be ok.
Title: Re: please help me!!!
Post by: plug_G40 on May 02, 2010, 10:47:04 AM
thanks very much  ;D i was told that semi synthetic and synthetic oils were to thin  ???
Title: Re: please help me!!!
Post by: hayesey on May 02, 2010, 08:56:29 PM
no, 10w40 is correct for a g40 engine.
Title: Re: please help me!!!
Post by: plug_G40 on May 09, 2010, 01:14:16 PM
thanks  ;D
Title: Re: please help me!!!
Post by: Richg40 on May 09, 2010, 01:56:13 PM
Ditto on the magnatec.
Title: Re: please help me!!!
Post by: Haz on May 09, 2010, 09:45:21 PM
Synta silver in my G, available from VW.
Title: Re: please help me!!!
Post by: Jezza-7 on May 09, 2010, 10:02:13 PM
My VW has stopped doing synta silver, there stuff is now 5w40 and not the same.