Newcastle
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
So I am almost at 1000 miles. I know the manual says to change the oil at 5000 miles, but I feel this is excessive for the particles from breakin to be roaming about in my engine.
This is my first german car. What are your recommendations for oil? I understand that the GTI ships with synthetic motor oil, and I would not consider running anything but synthetic, but, should I stick with the VW oil? I have had good experience with Mobil 1, but I am also considering AMSOIL as I have heard some pretty phenomenal experiences with it. What are your thoughts on either of these as well?
The oil filter: I understand that the VW GTI uses a element that is seperate from the outer housing. I know that availability may be an issue from aftermarket sources, but what is the recommendation for a new oil filter?
Many thanks for your recommendations and info. I hope to keep this car running perfectly for many years.
Newcastle
This is my first german car. What are your recommendations for oil? I understand that the GTI ships with synthetic motor oil, and I would not consider running anything but synthetic, but, should I stick with the VW oil? I have had good experience with Mobil 1, but I am also considering AMSOIL as I have heard some pretty phenomenal experiences with it. What are your thoughts on either of these as well?
The oil filter: I understand that the VW GTI uses a element that is seperate from the outer housing. I know that availability may be an issue from aftermarket sources, but what is the recommendation for a new oil filter?
Many thanks for your recommendations and info. I hope to keep this car running perfectly for many years.
Newcastle