Hello,
This weekend I shall be servicing a Polo 1.4 1996 N-Reg and this involves changing the oil/oil filter.
Because of the age of the engine should I be using a thinner/thicker viscosity oil than the one recommended in Haynes or is the same viscosity fine for an engine of this type regardless of its age?
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If the Polo was mine I would use Castrol Magnatec 10W/40. If you want to spend less you can always use a cheaper brand. If the engine is using oil you could try 15W/40.
What grade does the Haynes manual recommend?
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8v or 16v
High mileage or not? Using oil or not?
Probably 15/40 be best option if so. 10/40 is listed as an alternative (moderate to hot climate) but could be bit thin if much wear in engine.
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... 10/40 ..... but could be bit thin if much wear in engine. ...
eh? a bit thin? can you please explain what you mean. ( are you a tribologist ? )
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No, but obviously you are?
I just speak from hands on experience and proper training courses from several large oil companies.
Your experience comes from?
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