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Asked: Mar 09, 2008 - 08:35 PM

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scrtype1

Can I switch my VW GTI to full synthetic oil after 68k miles?

I have a 03' VW gti w/ 68k miles. Was thinking of switching to full synthetic . Are there any do's or dont's. Please help. Thx all.

In Maintenance & Repair > Oil
In Makes & Models > Volkswagen > GTI
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dirkwork

Date: Mar 09, 2008
Time: 11:53 PM

It will be fine. Use same viscosity. you can typically extend your oil changes to 5k or more depending on how you drive.

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dirkwork

Date: Mar 09, 2008
Time: 11:53 PM

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It will be fine. Use same viscosity. you can typically extend your oil changes to 5k or more depending on how you drive.

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scrtype1

Date: Mar 10, 2008
Time: 12:20 AM

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thx d-work!

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