87 Golf diesel engine oil

10

Asked by Guru57522 Feb 09, 2018 at 01:06 AM about the 1987 Volkswagen Golf 2 Dr GL Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1 Answer

10

It is acceptable to use 5W-40 synghetic or 15W-40 conventional oils if the oil has a “C” rating, indicating a compression ignition engine. An “S” rating is for spark ignition (usually gasoline) engines. The “C” rating is important. There are lots of good oils out there, and I use the Shell Rotella T6 in both of my vehicles, a Dodge Cummins with 398,000 on the odometer, and an 87 Golf with more, and neither has blow-bye or uses oil between changes. I am an Alaskan, and the synthetics work well for me in winter, and summer if I go out to the lower 48 towing a trailer in summer heat.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    1,620
  • #2
    GuruV6WR5
    Reputation
    1,220
  • #3
    03GOLF
    Reputation
    780
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
171 Great Deals out of 4,399 listings starting at $2,995
Used Volkswagen Jetta
695 Great Deals out of 15,374 listings starting at $1,500
Used Honda Civic
1,196 Great Deals out of 32,466 listings starting at $1,495
Used Volkswagen Passat
337 Great Deals out of 4,230 listings starting at $31
Used Toyota Corolla
1,560 Great Deals out of 24,175 listings starting at $995
Used Toyota Camry
1,986 Great Deals out of 40,108 listings starting at $1,550
Used Volkswagen Jetta GLI
53 Great Deals out of 1,296 listings starting at $5,600

Used Cars for Sale

2021 Volkswagen Golf For Sale
7 Great Deals out of 117 listings starting at $14,495
2020 Volkswagen Golf For Sale
47 listings starting at $14,500
2019 Volkswagen Golf For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 53 listings starting at $12,995
2018 Volkswagen Golf For Sale
40 listings starting at $12,995
2017 Volkswagen Golf For Sale
13 Great Deals out of 119 listings starting at $7,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.