Correct and best oil for Cupra R?

[FinCupra]

Hi!

The manual says that Cupra R uses VW 502 certified oil if not using the LongLife variable service intervals.. the question is: What is the viscosity of it? 5w-40? 5w-30?

I'm thinking of starting using Motul oils, they have a good reputation in high performance cars, here's a link to few which I thought of using:

8100 Ester E-Tech 0W-40

Motul 300V

What do you think?

 

[BenS1]

If you intend to really thash the life out of your car on trackdays etc then Mobil 1 15W50 may be best, but the high low temp viscosity means that you must take it VERY gently until the car warms up, in fact they advise that you let the engine idle for 2 minute before you even set off and then drive gently until it fully warms up... I guess thats why they say its for motorsport use.

0W40 should be fine though, providing you change it fairly regularly.

Cheers
ben

 

[FinCupra]

Originally posted by BenS1

0W40 should be fine though, providing you change it fairly regularly.

Cheers
ben

My change intervals will be 15000km MAX, the problem is that during wintertime in Finland it can get very cold.. -29'C yesterday :eyepop: and even >+30'C during summer..

 

[Snoopy]

I was always told my mecanics and different manufacturers that its a real bad idea to use fully synth in turbo cars especially mobil one.
I know Subaru & fiat say not to on there turbo models as its too thin and does not cool the engine or give enough lubrication especially for cooling the turbo itself. I know loads of people that have had real wair problems with fiat turbos because the oil was too thin.

 

[vibrio]

the 0w40 is far too thin for turbos they will just burn it. the 15w50 is what most of the PuntoGT owners use or castrol RS10w60. if your in a cold country then the 0w40 would be ok because of the cold temps making the oil thicker. impreza's use 5w30 I think.

 

[FinCupra]

Originally posted by vibrio
the 0w40 is far too thin for turbos they will just burn it. the 15w50 is what most of the PuntoGT owners use or castrol RS10w60. if your in a cold country then the 0w40 would be ok because of the cold temps making the oil thicker. impreza's use 5w30 I think.

Manual suggests 5W-40..

 

[vibrio]

use 5w40 then. you get comma, shell, valvoline, millers etc etc

 

[FinCupra]

I get a big discount on Motul oils.. so I think I'll stick to them, they also have 100% Synthetic & Ester based oils also available in case I want to do track Motul has always been usually used in Racing

 

[LEO LION R]

Surely the thinner oils would help reduce engine wear - like Castrol GTX Magnatec 5W40 fully synthetic ?

 

[Marc]

Ive just been told that for my 1000 mile oil change I should get 10W40 semi synthetic oil.

Apparently the oil that is in when it is built is called Quantum

I have never heard of it, has anyone else???

Does anyone know a decent 10W40 semi synthetic oil?

Ta in advance



Marc

 

[Robby]

Originally posted by Marc
Ive just been told that for my 1000 mile oil change I should get 10W40 semi synthetic oil.

1000 mile oil change? Does this apply to Cupra's aswell as Cupra R's? Did not see any reference to it in the manual, and was told 10,000 is the next service.

 

[LEO LION R]

sure Quantum is for real - i searched and got this http://www.tecprod.com/cat/im158.htm and this http://www.hawaiiannoni.com/quantum/efa.html

maybe he means 10k service and not 1k ?




edited cos the only other thing found on it is, old golfs and jettas seem to like this stuff 'VW Quantum Synta Gold oil'

 

[Stubill]

Apparently the oil that is in when it is built is called Quantum

I have never heard of it, has anyone else??

Quantum Synta Silver = Semi Synthetic
Quantum Synta Gold = Fully Synthetic

It's the VAG group official oil, as sold in your dealership.

 

[LEO LION R]

Well my dealers just told me they use Castrol GTX 10W40 semi synthetic, and i can quite safely bet now that it isn't Magnatex.

 

[FinCupra]

Originally posted by LEO LION R
Well my dealers just told me they use Castrol GTX 10W40 semi synthetic, and i can quite safely bet now that it isn't Magnatex.

And same engined Audi S3 uses Castrol RS 0W-40 :lol2: which is Synthetic

 

[Marc]

Originally posted by LEO LION R


maybe he means 10k service and not 1k ?

No I did mean 1k service.

I am paranoid about my R and have heard that having an oil change after 1000 (1k) miles is a good idea to get rid of the inital cr4p that is in the engine.

Alot of manafacturers recommend it, and after talking to my dealer he agreed and said it is a good idea.



Marc

 

[prc]

Originally posted by FinCupra
I get a big discount on Motul oils.. so I think I'll stick to them, they also have 100% Synthetic & Ester based oils also available in case I want to do track Motul has always been usually used in Racing

I'm not sure what weight you should use, but the Motul oils are very good. I've used/am using Motul. The golf & ibiza both did over 220000km on Motul (6100). My toledo is also using it, but its only got 95000 on the odo

 

[LEO LION R]

Originally posted by Marc
No I did mean 1k service.

I am paranoid about my R and have heard that having an oil change after 1000 (1k) miles is a good idea to get rid of the inital cr4p that is in the engine.

Alot of manafacturers recommend it, and after talking to my dealer he agreed and said it is a good idea.



Marc

Maybe cos your paying them for it, if it was supposed to be done then there would be advise on it in the handbook. Others (experienced in this stuff on here) say it has more chance of damaging the engine if changed early on the first lot, as the engine hasn't fully bedded in, and the cr4p helps do this.

If it was to be changed then they would also have put in a really thin mineral oil for that purpose.

What are they going to put in it ?

I'm paranoid too about mine (still no whirry noise - been told it doesn't need replaced according to chasis number, but as others have it and i don't i think something may still be wrong.)

 

[FinCupra]

Originally posted by Marc
No I did mean 1k service.

I am paranoid about my R and have heard that having an oil change after 1000 (1k) miles is a good idea to get rid of the inital cr4p that is in the engine.

Alot of manafacturers recommend it, and after talking to my dealer he agreed and said it is a good idea.



Marc

I will run in my engine sweetly until 2000km, at that point new Motul's in.

 

[Marc]

Originally posted by LEO LION R


What are they going to put in it ?

I have been told to get 10W40 semi synthetic oil (I get free oil from my company) for them to put in.

I would have done the oil change myself but has anybody seen where the oil filter is !!!!!!!

Would need babys hands to get in there

Anyway I am having second thoughts now you mention about the engine needing to bed in with the same oil

Is this the general consensis ???



Marc