synta oil

[hairyscary]

Merry Christmas one and all. Washed the car recently and checked the oil, and noticed it was down, so I went to the handbook to see what to top it up with. Bad mistake, as it led on a wild goose (better than turkey!) chase full of 500 numbers and various unfinished arguments about the merits of different viscosities

So I have a simple question and am hoping for a simple answer: the dealer put in 4 litres of Synta oil in August, and the dipstick is just below the low point. Which brand/code oil should I buy to top it up with? A list of precise names would be nice in case the garage doesn't have one or the other...

2001 Cupra (180) (Right foot 1/2lb heavier than normal )

tia

 

[jase750]

Qantum Synta will do nicely or any thing that is to VW 500.00/505.00

 

[cupra fan]

Depends if it was the premium gold bottle 5-40 or the silver semi- 10-40
just match the viscosity with VW 500.00/505.00 markings on the back!

 

[hairyscary]

well that's the thing, I have no idea what type it was. All I know is that it was 'Synta' 4 litres.

Does it have to be BOTH 500.00 and 505.00. Which *w-** numbers?

Grumble mumble

 

[WeeJase]

i'd geuss at synta gold.

 

[edc]

Better to top up with better quality oil rather than a lesser one. Quantum Synta oils are made by Castrol 5L Synta Gold is only about £27

 

[hairyscary]

ok... where can Quantum oil be bought? From what I can see, it's only available at the dealers?

 

[WeeJase]

its not too badly priced though mate.theres also a guy on here called oilman that sells it iirc

 

[Pabs]

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm


Thats oilman's company (I believe).
Ordered my oil and brake fluid from there - very good service and top notch prices too

 

[edc]

That was a dealer price ... Windrush Slough VW