Car maintenance

[Midlife_crisis]

Hi all,
I drive a lc which as far as I know is not modified and would like to service the car but have a few questions. Which oil to use ( brand of oil, semi/ full synthetic and viscosity, car has done 108k) , I have always flushed previous motors when changing oil but have no idea if the engine flush could damage the turbo or other engine components. Which spark plugs to use and if I were to change the air filter for a performance filter which one do I go for. Is eurocarparts ok for parts as I have noticed gsf being mentioned in other threads.
If there is anything that I have forgot or need to look out for please let me know.
Thanks

 

[Bigjohn84]

You will get loads of answers on hear mate, I use 5w30c3 Castrol Magnitex fully synthetic, others will use 5w40 fully synthetic, NGK spark plugs I use, exspensive at £45 for 4, don't use engine flush as the pick up pipe will get full of gunk, maybe take the sump of and clean it out, and for filter most of us have induction kits so totally up to you in that one.

 

[ZRZ]

I used 5w40 Shell Helix in mine, and spark plugs id use NGK as John has mentioned.

If you want to change the air filter, look around and research some panel filters but again, as John said, most of us have induction kits.

If you get any parts from eurocarparts, use discount code 'holiday25'. Only valid until midnight tonight so be quick and order for click and collect!


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[Alexis27]

'Official' VAG/Seat oil is Quantum 5W30 507 spec, fully synth. It's rebranded Castrol Edge apparently

 

[Midlife_crisis]

Thanks for the replies, will do some research on the air filter. Any particular reason for going down the induction route other than performance?

 

[Bigjohn84]

Performance and more air

 

[seatturbopower]

Thanks for the replies, will do some research on the air filter. Any particular reason for going down the induction route other than performance?

green cotton air filter £50 I think I run no introduction kit

 

[andycupra]

stick with 5w40. particularly given mileage. semi synthetic is good to for a high mileage LC.

plugs should be platinum tipped as its a turbo car, expensive but good news if they dont need regular replacement.
5 years is fine in a well maintained car thats not treated badly.

engine flush is ok if done regularly from fairly new. the issue with older high mileage is you dont know how much crap will be cleared, which will then potentially clog the oil pick up pipe which is an issue some have seen.
its a sump off job to clean /replace this, if you are handy and prepared to do this then you could flush run a bit, take it easy then sump off and replace the pipe up. otherwise id say either dont do it, or a mild flush./

'Official' VAG/Seat oil is Quantum 5W30 507 spec, fully synth. It's rebranded Castrol Edge apparently

where did you get this info from? no dealer ive interacted with use that

 

[Alexis27]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42656.0.html?PHPSESSID=4c37rr675jk48creeisi5i9qk1

Maybe in the NW? It's what's on my invoice for the service I had last week as well.

 

[andycupra]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42656.0.html?PHPSESSID=4c37rr675jk48creeisi5i9qk1

Maybe in the NW? It's what's on my invoice for the service I had last week as well.

thanks for the link - although that shows some dealers use 5w40 and some 5w30.

as far as i am aware 5w40 is viscosity spec to use. also for a higher mileage older car of the 2 independent of specs od go 5w40.

 

[Bigjohn84]

I don't wanna change to 5w40 incase something happens lol

 

[Midlife_crisis]

I don't wanna change to 5w40 incase something happens lol

I had my mind set and then
I'm getting the green cotton filter, won't flush, might take the sump off to clean and change pick up regardless.
Thanks.

 

[Bigjohn84]

Just clean the pick up, 10nm on the oil pipe, sump bolts 15nm, when you put sump back on, had tighten the bolts, leave sealent to set for 30/60 min, I left min an hour, then torque All the bolts to 15nm, the side ones in the gearbox are 45nm