Oil for 1.2 6r

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Leeren666
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Oil for 1.2 6r

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Going to service my little 1.2 shortly, just wondering what the best oil to use ?
Anyone do their own servicing got any experience, find a particular brand better than another ?
Any help appreciated
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Re: Oil for 1.2 6r

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Castrol 5W30
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Re: Oil for 1.2 6r

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Is that synthetic or semi or other ? And why castrol in particular ?
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Re: Oil for 1.2 6r

Post by alexperkins »

Fully synthetic 5W30 long life 3 to VW specification. Doesn't have to be castrol
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