[ExSHO]

Hello everyone,
I'm a brand new owner of a lightly used Beetle whose owner's manual was missing. What weight of oil is recommended for 1.8T? I live in Southeast US.
Y'all bear with me while I am on the steep part of the VW learning curve...
Thanks

 

[dhk]

Re: Proper engine oil weight?? (ExSHO)

Welcome. The owner's manual specifies 5W-40 or 5W-30 weight, either synthetic or conventional oil. Changes are spec'd at 5000 miles or 6 months on the 1.8T.
I don't understand how people lose their owner's manuals on a new car....mine stays in the glovebox. It's a very detailed set of booklets in a 3-ring notebook, covering the maintenance schedules, warranty, operating features and tips. You might want to buy one from the dealer.
Dan 00nbglx

 

[keycom]

Re: Proper engine oil weight?? (ExSHO)

Most here run with Mobil1 5W30 ior 10W30 I think. I bleieve manual states 10W30, but does not specify dino or synthetic.
Synthetic is probably better because of the heat generated in the turbo.

 

[deadguy]

Re: Proper engine oil weight?? (keycom)

quote:[HR][/HR]Most here run with Mobil1 5W30 ior 10W30 I think. I bleieve manual states 10W30, but does not specify dino or synthetic.
Synthetic is probably better because of the heat generated in the turbo.[HR][/HR]​

Wrong info, the manual states 5w40, but most use 5w30 because of availability

 

[reflexgti]

Re: Proper engine oil weight?? (gintaras)

Would a 5w-30 synthetic be okay for a chipped car seening lots of open track time?

 

[TyrolSport]

Re: Proper engine oil weight?? (reflexgti)

quote:[HR][/HR]Would a 5w-30 synthetic be okay for a chipped car seening lots of open track time?[HR][/HR]​

Go Valvoline 5w-40 if you're hitting the track.....better protection at high temps....
-Mike P

 

[reflexgti]

Re: Proper engine oil weight?? (tyrolkid)

That's what I use right now but 5w-40 isn't commonly found.

 

[dbrowne1]

Re: Proper engine oil weight?? (reflexgti)

Synthetic 5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-40 are all fine. Use the search function here.