Oil change!

[awep]

After searching this to death - what's the general consensus on oil for an S3? I've heard good things about Castrol GTX 15W40...

Will 5 litres be enough?

Thanks,

Alex

[Griffinr]

Consensus is Valvoline VR1 Racing 20/50.
More info here, http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=140...

[phillpot]

awep said:

Will 5 litres be enough?

Yep, unless you spill a lot

[brianthesnail]

I got mine from EuroCar Parts with a 25% discount. It was special order but came really quickly. I now keep getting codes. Latest one was for 30% off.

[djzcarr]

I had 15-40 GTX in my S1 and quickly swapped it for 20-50 Millers Classic. Car is far happier and quieter. 5 lts will give you about 1/2 lt left to use as top up.

[tel595]

Don't use Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40... I learnt the hard way.. I've used Valvoline VR1 20w-50 since replacing the bearings and I've been all over Europe since with no problems...

[glenrobbo]

tel595 said:

Don't use Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40... I learnt the hard way..

Oh dear Tel,
That's almost exactly what I've just put into my newly acquired Ford Duratorq 1.8 Tdci. Well, it's Shell 5w-30 low ash, so a bit thinner. Hope it doesn't kill it!

I always use Valvoline VR-1 20w-50 in my Ssssss's, very happy with it!

[GreenV8S]

phillpot said:

Yep, unless you spill a lot

[awep]

Thanks guys. Also, what's the consensus on spark plugs? I see there's a debate on what NGK's to use...

[phillpot]

No debate, NGK BCPR6E are what you want


6 should do unless you break one