Hi,
I have a 2008 VW Polo GTI with 42,000 KM on the clock. Currently on a 6 month oil change schedule with Castrol Edge 5W 30 when it's serviced by VW.
I'm looking to get a bit more hands on and change the oil myself every 6 months, and only have VW give it a service every 12 months.
Being a complete novice in choosing oil I'm looking for some help.
Hopefully the below info is OK for a few recommendations;
1. Car: VW Polo GTI
2. Owners Manual Recomendations; VW 501 01, VW 502 00, 504 00
3. Location; Sydney, Australia
4. Drive Style; Easy
5. Daily Drive: Short 10 KM trips, average around 7,000 KM annually.
6. Issues; No known issues.
Based on my research because I'm in Australia and it never goes below freezing and is hot in summer, I should be looking for a 5W 40 oil?
Hopefully the oil experts around here can help me out....
I have a 2008 VW Polo GTI with 42,000 KM on the clock. Currently on a 6 month oil change schedule with Castrol Edge 5W 30 when it's serviced by VW.
I'm looking to get a bit more hands on and change the oil myself every 6 months, and only have VW give it a service every 12 months.
Being a complete novice in choosing oil I'm looking for some help.
Hopefully the below info is OK for a few recommendations;
1. Car: VW Polo GTI
2. Owners Manual Recomendations; VW 501 01, VW 502 00, 504 00
3. Location; Sydney, Australia
4. Drive Style; Easy
5. Daily Drive: Short 10 KM trips, average around 7,000 KM annually.
6. Issues; No known issues.
Based on my research because I'm in Australia and it never goes below freezing and is hot in summer, I should be looking for a 5W 40 oil?
Hopefully the oil experts around here can help me out....