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Golf R oil weight

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The owners manual states that 5W-30 or 5W-40 can be used but the sticker in engine compartment states 5W-30. I’m a new owner of a 2019 R so I found that to be interesting. I’m planning on using 5W-30 since two places note 5W-30. Does anyone use 5W-40?
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Id go with the 5w 40...small hot 4 banger with a turbo..driving hard hopefully more than often..my s3 engine cap says 5w 40 and same engine..
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