205 1.9 Gti - Oil Question

[Mikey G]

I would say it is probably a little thin if your car has a few miles on the clock. Peugeots are known for using a decent amount of the slippery stuff if it is a bit worn.

[_dobbo_]

My car has done about 60,000 miles and I've been told the following:

opieoilman said:

I would use a 5w-40 or a 10w-40. The better option being the 5w-40

It's somewhere in the depths of this thread

Oil advice and recommendations

Edited by _dobbo_ on Tuesday 2nd January 20:39

[simes205]

Magnetec 10w40 or Shell Helix 10w40 as recommended by Skip Brown

Don't bother with fully synthetic it will piss out everywhere.
Make sure you use the Purflex filter.

[pdd144c]

I have always found mineral oil a lot better, although it tends to need changing on a more regular basis. I use Valvoline VR1 Racing 20w 50.