• Can I use 5W30 in a 1.4?

Posted: **19 Jul 2011 10:53 am**

Will this be OK? - must I be very gentle with the engine with this "thin" oil?

It's FREE - so I want it.

If it IS too thin, can I add a bottle of STP and end up with a good-enough oil to last 5000 miles or so for the grand sum of £5?

Posted: **08 Aug 2011 09:52 pm**

Its good!

Posted: **08 Aug 2011 10:07 pm**

^startpost question; yes you can. i wouldn't reccomend it for a B14 in hot climate though (outside temp above 30degrees)

Posted: **08 Aug 2011 10:21 pm**

It seems fine, its been in there a week, the whining sound from the engine has gone and I cant help noticing the extra horse or two from the thinner oil.

If it gets REALLY hot I will chuck in some stp

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