Engine Oil

[JCH]

I run a 2003 .t2 2.7tdi.

Is diesel Oil 5W 40 an option or do I need to go up.

Thanks
Jon

 

[AlexD333]

A lot of us use 5w30 but often people like 10w40 on here :thumb2

I'm a 5w30 guy. :thumb2

 

[Paff]

...I'm a 5w30 guy. :thumb2

Nough said :naughty

 

[JCH]

Oil

Thanks but still need an answer to my original question.
Can I use 5 X40 without causing a problem.

 

[AlexD333]

Thanks but still need an answer to my original question.
Can I use 5 X40 without causing a problem.

Ah right, never heard of that being used myself, I cant imagine why it would cause an issue but I wouldn't want to put money on it either. At the end of the day oil is oil and I believe that is thicker than 5w30 so should be ok but double check that is thicker, if so, I'd say yes ok. :thumb2

 

[rustic]

Thanks but still need an answer to my original question.
Can I use 5 X40 without causing a problem.

Can't say if 5w40 won't harm your engine but If it's synthetic Avoid it.
5w** does tend to increase oil consumption for some on the forum.

I use Castrol GTX 10w40 or 15w40 mineral or semi synthetic oil which ever is cheapest at the Supermarket.
Mine is the older 2.7 td engine. I doesn't use any oil between changes:thumb2

Rustic

 

[firebobby]

I use 10w40 in my 3.0

 

[elty001]

10w40 mineral or semi synthetic for me.
Got castrol magnatec in at the moment as it was on offer in local cheapo warehouse shop.

 

[terrano bob]

hi 5w30 mate :thumbs

 

[AlexD333]

Either of the 2 above is fine, just avoid fully synthetic, unnecessary and causes quicker wear :thumbs