Which Oil & filter to use on a 1.8T B6 ?

[Carl1965]

Hi,

Looking to do an oil & filter change next weekend and after having a good look around there seems to be a varied opinion as to what's best so in the end I was looking to go with Audi/VW Quantum PLATINUM / PD Oil - 5 Litres 5 40 - 5w/40 and a Mann FILTER now there seems to be two types of filter that will fit either a W719/30 or a W940/25 which I understand is bigger could someone please confirm that the oil would be ok and which filter they'd choose or point be in the direction of a better alternative.

thanks in advance :thumbsup:

 

[S4_dan]

On my 2.8 V6 B5 Audi, I atcually used an 'Oversized' filter. Initially a lot of 1.8t B5 owners used the bigger filters I just wanted to use it on the 2.8 because I could. The extra oil capacity was 'supposed' help with relieving any sludging issues.

There are plenty of threads about it with part numbers. Do a quick search.

Dan

 

[Pabs]

On my 1.8T 190 i use 5w30 oil and always use the larger filter. I change mine every 5-6k

 

[Carl1965]

Thanks for that information do you have a part number for the filter you use please? I've just been on the MANN website and they say the B6 can use a W940/66 filter which is apparently larger

 

[Ian2012]

I have always used genuine audi oil filters, the last one i fitted to our old 1.8t was the bigger type cost nearly double the smaller type! as for oil 5w40 millers fully synth is my choice

 

[T0m]

Ive got a1.8t I always use an Audi Filter (they are not that expensive) the right size one and the Audi Quantum oil 5w40 never had an issue!

 

[minimadmotorman]

Does anyone have part numbers for the filters?

 

[MILF]

Changed the oil in my 1.8T cabriolet. £19.99 Quantum PLATINUM 5W40 and a oil filter for £5.99 from TPS

 

[Carl1965]

Apparently in the MANN filter range there are three to choose from for the 1.8T the part numbers are either W719/30 (standard size) or W940/25 (Larger size) or W940/66 (larger size)

Hope this helps

 

[minimadmotorman]

Gone for a gen Audi filter (larger one) and Castrol edge 5w30 for £35 all in.

 

[MILF]

What's the advantages of going for a larger oil filter? I'm guessing something to do with sludge issues?

 

[T0m]

What's the advantages of going for a larger oil filter? I'm guessing something to do with sludge issues?

More oil more cleaning power is the theory keeps the sludge at bay fella!

 

[mojocvh]

Ive got a1.8t I always use an Audi Filter (they are not that expensive) the right size one and the Audi Quantum oil 5w40 never had an issue!

Mann W950/4 on my 1.8tq.

Be warned, it's big, don't run out of fresh oil if you purchase it [oil] in 1ltr bottles, <hehe>

FYI Fuchs Race Pro S 5w-30 this time around [5-40 last time].

Less than 5k and oil is streaking on the dipstick [not much but it's starting] these longitudinal turboed engines are HARD on their oil for sure.

On another oil thread I started I talked about ASDA SJ rated 5w-40 synth, I have decided to use that as an intermediate flushing agent before draining after 20 minutes running before filling with the ester based Titan.

I had the same done when I bought the car but also used a propriety flushing agent, have decided to just use oil for a clean out from now on as I feel it COULD be a hazard if you don't know the full history of the engine.....

my10pworth anyway.

Mo.