Been out of action for a while so thought it time for another post.

Was wondering if there are any particular engine oils & filters out there that people are using on their T3 2.1 wasserboxers?

This is in case i take it to a non VW mechanic for a minor service (i.e. oil & filter change) and rather leave it up to them to put any old oil in it, i can specify what i wanted.

Don't mind paying extra for say a synthetic oil if this is seen as beneficial.

Thanks

[ Edited on 30-10-2006 by kombi kountry ]

T3's live well on a good grade mineral oil..use a german filter p/n 070115561 cheers steve

Anything good i run 15/40 mix penrite and common oil filter, Vw australia reccomend 10/40 i thought it may be kinda thin so added 5 points to compensate for age. It all depends on what nick the motor is in, high k's good condition go higher than the reccomended sj? rating. Valvoline make a good oil filter if it has been a while in between changes 1 filter and do a double dump of oil with the valvoline filter.