obi_waynne Administrator Staff member Moderator Points 1,157 Location Deal, Kent UK Car A3 1.4 TFSI 150 COD 17 July 2009 #1 On older high mileage engines do we stick with the "book grade recomendation" or does it make sense to get a slightly more viscous oil? Last edited: 17 July 2009
On older high mileage engines do we stick with the "book grade recomendation" or does it make sense to get a slightly more viscous oil?
oilman Approved trader Points 262 Location Redruth/ Sunny Cornwall Car Porsche 17 July 2009 #2 waynne said: On older high mileage engines do we stick with the "book grade recomendation" or does it make sense to get a slightly more viscous oil? Click to expand... If the engine is in good shape and not using too much oil then no need to go to a thicker oil. If the engine has a heavy thirst for oil then a thicker oil can used to try and slow down usage. Cheers Guy Last edited by a moderator: 17 July 2009
waynne said: On older high mileage engines do we stick with the "book grade recomendation" or does it make sense to get a slightly more viscous oil? Click to expand... If the engine is in good shape and not using too much oil then no need to go to a thicker oil. If the engine has a heavy thirst for oil then a thicker oil can used to try and slow down usage. Cheers Guy