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Offline plug_G40

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please help me!!!
« 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  ;)
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Offline Jezza-7

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Re: please help me!!!
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2010, 08:55:08 pm »
I use 10W40 Castrol magnetic

But any 10W40 semi synthethic will be ok.
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Offline plug_G40

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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2010, 10:47:04 am »
thanks very much  ;D i was told that semi synthetic and synthetic oils were to thin  ???
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Offline hayesey

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Re: please help me!!!
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2010, 08:56:29 pm »
no, 10w40 is correct for a g40 engine.
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Offline plug_G40

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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010, 01:14:16 pm »
thanks  ;D
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Offline Richg40

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« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2010, 01:56:13 pm »
Ditto on the magnatec.
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Offline Haz

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Re: please help me!!!
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2010, 09:45:21 pm »
Synta silver in my G, available from VW.
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Offline Jezza-7

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« Reply #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.
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