To all VR6 owners

[sdw1]

Hay guys just wanted to see what you all were using in your cars.

I would like to get your opinions.

What oil and oil filters are you using in your cars?

What plugs are you using?

What brake pads?

What coolant?

Any replies would be great.

[MattyT]

I am n00b, but here goes:

Oil: Fuchs Titan 10w30 synthetic
Oil filter: stock
Plugs: stock, bosch I think?
Brakes: stock
Coolant: VW G12. Have used Tectalloy P100 as well.

[BlackVr6ix]

Oil: Penrite HPR 10
Oil Filter: Ryco R2600P
Plugs: NGK BKR5EKU
Brakes: Front- EBC Green Stuff, Back- EBC Black Stuff
Coolant: Nulon Long Life Green

[Bug_racer]

Before :

Oil : Fuchs 15-40
Filter : Hengst
plugs : 101000033aa then 101000051aa
pads : ATE
coolant : G11

Once car is finished :

Oil : probably Fuchs 15-50 ???
Filter : will be running a dry sump set up with external mesh filter similar to Oberg
Plugs - Not sure of heat range yet
pads - ATE , the parachute will do most of the slowing down
coolant : Not sure if Im going to run cooling yet

[william]

Oil: mobil 1 synthetic sae 0W 40 or motul 300v power 5w 40
Oil filter: factory k&N or mann
Plugs: beru platinum four prong plugs
Brakes: ate or ebc green stuff
Coolant: they say g11 but ive changed to g12

[syncro]

I don't think that you can buy G11 or G12 now:confused:
I have heard that only G12+ is available.

[golfvr6]

Oil: Mobil 1 Synthetic
Oil Filter: Mahle
Plugs: NGK BKR5EKU
Brakes: ATE
Coolant: G11 to be replaced with G12

[gman]

wow i didn't realise ppl used such sophisticated engine oil in their vr6s!

surely that makes every service v expensive??
how much does mobil 1 cost a litre?

[sdw1]

Its about $85 for 5L

[ScienceVR6]

As far as i know, (i havn't serviced it yet)

Plugs: stock
Oil Filter: Stock
Oil: unknown (make a suggestion, im on a students wages...)
Brakes:Unknown, but no dust, so i assume some type of aftermarket pad. Stops Very well
Coolent: Untill the heater core gets replaced, its staying straight water.

[BlackVr6ix]

the new penrite everyday oil looks to be good value at about 25 bucks for 5 litres.

[gman]

methinks that $85 for 5L of oil seems ridiculous for my little hatchback!

[static1800]

I use Castrol Magnatec in my mk2, seems good, about $35 for 5L

[Golf Loon]

I use Magnatec too. Its good oil and synthetic is a bit thin for Mk2s and 3s especially if they are a little worn.

[MattyT]

Magnatec doesnt strike me as the right oil to use. Perhaps its all the marketing BS about it being able to "stick" to engine parts.

[evorobin]

Perhaps you are wrong then :D

[Draco]

As far as i know, (i havn't serviced it yet)

Plugs: stock
Oil Filter: Stock
Oil: unknown (make a suggestion, im on a students wages...)
Brakes:Unknown, but no dust, so i assume some type of aftermarket pad. Stops Very well
Coolent: Untill the heater core gets replaced, its staying straight water.

I use Shell Helix Plus for the Engine Oil, around $28. I used to be able to buy it from Big W but they appear to only sell Shell Helix Plus Eco 10 now, but K-Mart have picked it up again which is better for me as it's closer :)

If you intend on running straight water, I'd be replacing the core quickly, otherwise you'll be replacing more than the core later...

You can't mix the G11 and G12 together, but apparently you can mix the new stuff with either G11 or 12...

[MattyT]

The knob (yes, knob - only good name for him) who owned my vr6 before me ran distilled water only.

In terms of cooling, it didnt seem so bad. Temp gauge smack in the middle. I've noticed with G12 its lower.

As far as oil temps go though. 105c after 20mins on the fwy with the water, 92c on g12.
The oil however is different since it got changed when the coolant did. This may bear weight on the result.
Agip 10w60 when the water was in. Fuchs 10w30 with g12.

Got charged $70 freaking bux by the mechanic for the fuchs, found it at supercheap on the weekend for $40!!!!!! :o

[Draco]

[QUOTE=Draco;40887]I use Shell Helix Plus for the Engine Oil, around $28. I used to be able to buy it from Big W but they appear to only sell Shell Helix Plus Eco 10 now, but K-Mart have picked it up again which is better for me as it's closer :)/QUOTE]

I just got the Auto One Easter catalogue http://www.autoone.com.au/latestcatalogues/latestcatalogues.asp and They're selling 5L Shell Helix Plus 15W-50 SL/CF for $25.95 and 5L Eco 10 10W-30 SJ/CF for $29.95

[monkeysrus]

Oil: Motul 4100 10/40 Turbolight (It says turbo so is fully sik) Nah, anything thinner will make it burn oil.
Oil Filter: Mahle or Mann
Plugs: NGK BKR5EKU (Stock is best)
Brakes: Front: Hawk HP + Rear Hawk HPS (On brembo rotors - stops good)
Coolant: G12