Subzero Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hi ALL, Its time to service my new (to me anyway) 2001 2.5 V6 Tdi passat. Its done just over 120000 miles and i think it needs a service, as it does not have a full VW history i am gonna do it my self(with help from friends + a ramp ) I have a few questions about engine oil type, what would be the best choice for this car? I tend to do only short trips most of the time. Would it be best to use a fully Synthetic type ? or semi Synthetic? I have been looking @ the durablend stuff as i read someone one here used it in a 130PD. Also and recomends on gear box oil ? should i check and top up or replace the current oil? (6 speed manual). Could anyone also recomend that i use a K&N Pannel filter insted of a paper one? , just i read quite a few good things about them, is it really worth £50 ish quid compaird to £10-£15 for a paper. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 The service you should carry out is a major, Air filter (i would stick to a normal filter) Oil (I would recommend 5w30 semi synthetic) Oil filter Diesel Filter (you must fill the diesel filter with fresh diesel before fitting due to the self bleed system being poor) Gear box oil is EP 75/90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subzero Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Thanks for the info, Could you recomend a brand of engine oil ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 benefit of a k+n is that it lasts a lifetime and can make a louder roar. i wouldnt bother with one though. I used Quantum PD oil from VW. Is the v6 a PD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subzero Posted February 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Not sure if its a PD? How much is the Quantum stuff anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Quantum is good oil and no your car is no a PD engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subzero Posted February 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 so should i try to find some 5w30 quantum oil, any idea how much this costs and where i could get some from? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Quantum is a VW brand so it would be VW you'd need to go to. Its 28 +vat for pd oil, non pd oil should be cheaper - £20 max i reckon. Dealer oil prices are usually quite good - compared to halfords anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subzero Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Great, Thanks for the info guys..... Just other thing, where is the G80 sensor ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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