oil

Hi, driving home tonight and as I gave it some around a roundabout the oil light came on for around 5 seconds with a few beeps! Never done this before and I put half a liter of oil in two weeks ago. Anyone else had this?! Cheers

Just wondering what engine oil people are using for their modifed engines? I know VAG recommend 5W30 for 504.507 but I am looking at Millers CFS 5W40 or Silkolene Pro S 5W40 right now which have been mentioned for high performance/higher heat applications.

I have a 2007 fr tdi which has been over filled with engine oil by approx 15-20mm above the MAX indicator on the dipstick. Since it was over filled the m.p.g. has dropped from 45-47 to 36-38 and the power has dropped. At first it had a major dead spot at 2000 rpm, that was VERY...

While chaning th rear discs I had the brake fluid cap off. Dropped the cap down the back and took off the intercooler pipe join to get to it. Once I broke the join I notice traces of oil in the intercooler pipe, I presume this isnt normal or is a slight trace of oil ok? Car is an Ibiza FR...

I found a dollop of the dreaded tan coloured gunk under my oil filler cap today! So naturally I'm thinking is there a head gasket issue? This obviously indicates moisture is getting in somewhere. After looking into it a bit more it seems that this can be quite normal when a car is used for...

Still learing what feeds the performance Seats the best- is there a particular brand/type of oil I should consider to top up the Cupra with? Thanks, iain

hi, ive had a new oil pump, filter, oil, gasket, and soon an oil switch to try and rectify a fault where the top of the engine was not getting oil, understandably the engine taps slightly due to wear when no oil their when i bought it. intermittantly the light goes out and beeps stop, but it is...

Hi, just put a deposit on my cupra today. cant wait, what the best but not real expensive sparks plugs for my cupra. Also what oil do people use. cheers

Well I finally got the oil change done this Saturday, and I dont know if its me, but the car just drives so much better Unfortunately it has been a case of topping her up every once in a while (just couldnt afford a decent service last year due to my job and having no money:() Now I only...

Wheres the best place to fit the temp sensor other then needing to drill and weld a nut to the sump. Thanks Rab

hi i just bought a 2001 leon 1.6 16v, on startup the oil indication light illuminates and the car beeps 3 times, once the beeps have stopped the ligh continues to flash constantly. i have read in the manual that this car should not be driven, their appears to be plenty of oil and the car drives...

Was bored tonight so an hour ago I decided to go out service the car. As I always do I run a can of Wynns Engine Flush through the system, idling the car at 2000rpm for about 10 - 15 mins, dropped the oil, changed the spark plugs and put everything back together again, fine... then last of all...

Can someone clarify which oil I need for my car? It's midway between services and needs topping up. The manual isn't too clear on if it needs 5w30 or 5w40. Is the 505.01 spec what I need? I had a search online with 1 site saying I need 5w30 but the 505.01 spec only seems to be 5w40. :confused:

Some advice on how to fit an oil catch tank, best place to mount and if it's worth it please Thanks Dan

Apologies if this has been covered before, I've done a few searches in the archives but been unable to find anything - I had a similar thread running in TDi's, but assume the box is common to the petrol cars so hoping to get a bit more exposure in this forum..... Basically, my box is a bit...

need top up my oil on 57 plate fr tdi dpf can anone recommend please.

my oil light flashes and it beeps 3 times , im prety sure its low oil presure . what causes low oil presure ?? do i need to get a new oil pump , or should i try servicing it first oil and filter ect . ?? :confused:

Can anyone tell me where the oilf ilter is located on my MK1 Leon FR TDI. Is it to the right of the black engine cover at the front ? if so how do i remove the engine cover ?

Ok doing my first ever oil change on my MK1 Leon FR TDI. Ive removed the undertray and located the sum plug, just wondered if you could tell me where the oil filter is located or have any pics....thanks

hey guys,is the lcr and the lc the same oil filter? Thanks