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mr_cool
04-10-2008, 01:12 AM
Hi all,
I have a 2001 Leon 1.4 16v. What is the reccomended oil for this engine? I presumed 10w-40 but a quick search turned up different oils. Also does it matter what kind of oil filter I change it for, the local motor factor has" Fram" filters. Anything I should know about when changing the oil?

Is it also worth changing plugs and air filter as I don't know the history, but it has had the cambelt done.

Cheers:beerchug:

Aldred_85
17-06-2013, 08:29 AM
Hello,

I too have the 1.4. The handbook recommends VW spec fully synthetic 5w30. 10w40 semi can be used, but cant sustain high revs apparently. These engines suffer from clogged oil separators, so i do recommend removing this and cleaning too. Air filter and plugs depend on when they were last changed, over 10k isn't essential, but no harm.

towcestervag
06-07-2013, 02:53 PM
i allways fit mann or genuine oil filters as they are correct spec
i would use vw quantum platinum 5w40 fully synthetic oil and you will have no problems