ZT 1.8T +160 What oil do I need for my ZT service

mykl · 17th November 2006, 16:41

My ZT is booked in for a service at my local VW garage.

I agreed I would supply filters, plugs etc. to ensure genuine parts used (warrenty requirement). I now need to purchase engine oil as VW garage says "theirs tends to burn away"

So can any one help with best oil for the job and how much will be needed ??

Many thanks

mykl

GreyGhost · 17th November 2006, 16:55

I can't believe what you just wrote

What are they using cold pressed Olive oil. WTF.

I use Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 Semi Synthetic.
Fully synthetic would be 0W-40 (Almost any manufacturer)

Change details are here:-
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/datasheets/tid021.pdf

Are you sure you want these people to touch your car?

mykl · 17th November 2006, 17:34

[QUOTE=Grey Ghost;7389]I can't believe what you just wrote

What are they using cold pressed Olive oil. WTF.

Thanks for the info.

I owned a golf until recently and the garage I'm using is a reputable main dealer. The comment on oil burning was made to me by my son in law (service manager at the garage). To put this into perspective we are talking of a small loss but I feel any burning cannot be a good thing. Having said that I'm not a mechanic.

Again thanks for your help

mykl

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I can't believe what you just wrote What are they using cold pressed Olive oil. WTF. I use Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 Semi Synthetic. Fully synthetic would be 0W-40 (Almost any manufacturer) Change details are here:- http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/datasheets/tid021.pdf Are you sure you want these people to touch your car? Last edited by GreyGhost; 17th November 2006 at 16:59..

17th November 2006, 17:34	#3
mykl Loves to post MG ZT 1.8T + 160.... Le-Mans Green Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salisbury Wiltshire Posts: 396 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[QUOTE=Grey Ghost;7389]I can't believe what you just wrote What are they using cold pressed Olive oil. WTF. Thanks for the info. I owned a golf until recently and the garage I'm using is a reputable main dealer. The comment on oil burning was made to me by my son in law (service manager at the garage). To put this into perspective we are talking of a small loss but I feel any burning cannot be a good thing. Having said that I'm not a mechanic. Again thanks for your help mykl __________________ mykl [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]