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Coupe_20v
Bandwidth Buster
Joined: Feb 20, 2003
Posts: 738
Location: Never far away...
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Thu Feb 27, 2003 8:55 am |
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My 2.3 20v has 120,000 on the clock and still drives like new. However, although I always use genuine oil filters, i'm never too sure which oil to use.
I used to use Synta (silver) in my previous 2.0 8v 80's but I heard that Synta (gold) was better for my engine. I rang my local dealer who told me that... "Audi are trying to distance themselves from the Quantum range and hence they no longer stock it. I'd have to go to the VW dealer down the road"
So what's it to be...
Synta (silver)
Synta (gold)
Mobil 1
Magnatec
Or something else...!
Cheers all |
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Pilgrim
Camped on the site
Joined: Jan 21, 2003
Posts: 438
Location: Glenlivet
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Thu Feb 27, 2003 9:02 am |
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You can't go wrong with Synta Gold. Stay away from Magnatec, as I've found that my 20v eats the stuff.
Nice to see another 20v in Cheshire |
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Glide
Inexperienced
Joined: Jan 30, 2003
Posts: 29
Location: United Kingdom
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Thu Feb 27, 2003 8:15 pm |
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I asked this question about a week ago and everybody suggested Synta Gold, so that's what I bought.
Haven't changed it yet though, 20v engine still sounds sweet even though the oil is due for a change.
Everyone pointed me in this direction so it must be good!!
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cq20v
Site ADMIN
Joined: Jan 20, 2003
Posts: 13250
Location: West Midlands
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Thu Feb 27, 2003 8:28 pm |
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I use nothing but Syntha gold now. GSFCarParts also do it. Check their website to see if they are near you too. £19 for 5 litres and £2.50 for a genuine filter. |
_________________ 2007 Skoda Fabia vRS SE
1995 80 quattro Sold, died, sold
1994 80 \"Project Titan\" - Now deceased
1993 S2 Coupe - Sold (gutted)
1989 CQ20V - Sold
1986 Coupe GT - Deceased
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Locomotion
UltraUser
Joined: Jan 21, 2003
Posts: 4230
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Fri Feb 28, 2003 10:10 am |
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Audi are selling Synta oil quite cheaply, must be the cheapest thing they sell. Shame the filters aren`t as cheap. |
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Pembo
Needs to get out more
Joined: Jan 24, 2003
Posts: 127
Location: Stockport
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Fri Feb 28, 2003 10:33 am |
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Have always used Synta Gold since a bad experience of Synta Silver. Rally car has Mobil 1 but not sure which one as they do two. A 0-40 and a 15-50. Everything is OK with whatever is in it. Might be tempted to try Castrol RS 10-60 as it will protect to 'ultra high' temperatures which is ideal for streesed engine such as rally cars! |
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cq20v
Site ADMIN
Joined: Jan 20, 2003
Posts: 13250
Location: West Midlands
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Fri Feb 28, 2003 3:50 pm |
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10-40 should be Ok here in Scotland as it never warms up enough to need a higher grade oil (v.cold today) |
_________________ 2007 Skoda Fabia vRS SE
1995 80 quattro Sold, died, sold
1994 80 \"Project Titan\" - Now deceased
1993 S2 Coupe - Sold (gutted)
1989 CQ20V - Sold
1986 Coupe GT - Deceased
1985 Coupe GT - Deceased |
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