Best oil for 16v?

need to change the oil, and am not sure what to get?

10-40
15-40
15-50

etc

 

15-40 usually quantum silver most people recommend

 

cheers

where do you get quantum silver from and how much is it?

 

Quantum Synta Silver.

Made by VW for your engine.

You can get it from your dealer (for less than you think) or GSF.

Simon.

 

what about stuff from hellfrauds?

 

I have used this and it seems ok - gets black quick though

Rob

 

Quantum Synta is 10W-40 tho, not 15-40

I've always run all my cars on this with no probs.

Joe

 

Ditto. Quantum Silver, about 14 quid for 5 litres from main dealer and make sure you get a genuine filter (about 3 quid - main dealer) as well.

 

I've just changed oil and filter (absolute pain in the rectum to remove filter). I used valvoline 10-40 max life. Apperantly mixed with additives for high miler's(75k+).

Seems ok.

 

Quantum Silver.......recommended choice from Main dealers and all of the Old Skool tuners.

It's made by Esso actually

Ianb

 

Made by Esso ! You learn something new every day !

 

I got Delphi 5/40 running in mine now.

mind you its about 30 5ltrs although i get a discount. I love working at a parts shop.

 

5/40? isn't that a bit runny for a valver?

 

I'd think 5W40 might be inviting trouble with the pump not priming after a change - but if it's in there and running, then it shouldn't do too much harm. At least it's a 40 weight.....

 

My 2L 16v has run 0W40 for the past 2/3 years.

 

Had Mobil 1 in ours for about 8 years without a problem.

Thought it was the mutts, but some of these posts are giving me cause for doubt!

Gaz

 

Not for mine due to me getting the bottom end rebuilt. With the new oil pump in it after the previous owner managed to get it to expload from overheating.

5/40 fully synth. Engine purrs like a dream.