Hi. i know there is lots of threads on this subject but would just like to clarify something regarding my B.
My B now has 37500miles on, and i originaly purchased her in may 2007 with 24,000 and full service history with DTR and so the variator has also been replaced. She had never been modified prior to me owning her and never taken to the extremes i might.
I have since done some engine mods which include gsr induction, complete supersprint exhaust system, uprated fuel pump and fuel pressure regulater and use Ngk irridium sparks.
She has been remapped and now pushes 152bhp.
I must say that my driving is usually quite spirited and hence I have regulary changed the oil and filter at every 2500mile intervals and when in the uk last used castrol magnetec. I cant remeber the grade, must have been 10/40.
Since moving over to Cyprus i have changed the oil once and tried a 5/40 fully sinthetic oil.
My B has allways run quiet with no top end rattle and any signs of burning oil but the other day at another 2500mile interval, I checked the oil and it had lost approx 1ltr.
My questions are:
Was switching the oil a good or bad idea and due to the warmer climate change here in Cyprus and considering the modifications carried out to my B and my driving style,
what would you reccomend the correct grade of oil to use and at what intervals changes and would have switching grades have caused the loss of oil.
I should also mention that i will soon be adding the Turbo and so would also like to know if this would indeed change the matter again.
Would appreciate your thoughts and opinions.
My B now has 37500miles on, and i originaly purchased her in may 2007 with 24,000 and full service history with DTR and so the variator has also been replaced. She had never been modified prior to me owning her and never taken to the extremes i might.
I have since done some engine mods which include gsr induction, complete supersprint exhaust system, uprated fuel pump and fuel pressure regulater and use Ngk irridium sparks.
She has been remapped and now pushes 152bhp.
I must say that my driving is usually quite spirited and hence I have regulary changed the oil and filter at every 2500mile intervals and when in the uk last used castrol magnetec. I cant remeber the grade, must have been 10/40.
Since moving over to Cyprus i have changed the oil once and tried a 5/40 fully sinthetic oil.
My B has allways run quiet with no top end rattle and any signs of burning oil but the other day at another 2500mile interval, I checked the oil and it had lost approx 1ltr.
My questions are:
Was switching the oil a good or bad idea and due to the warmer climate change here in Cyprus and considering the modifications carried out to my B and my driving style,
what would you reccomend the correct grade of oil to use and at what intervals changes and would have switching grades have caused the loss of oil.
I should also mention that i will soon be adding the Turbo and so would also like to know if this would indeed change the matter again.
Would appreciate your thoughts and opinions.
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