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2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan GL 4dr Sedan Manual

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sdn, Compact
24 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
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June 26, 2012, 9:38 am

Thomas K
 

Question: oil type for 2007 vw jetta wolfsburg

Hi, Do you know what type (viscosity) of oil to use for 2007 vw jetta wolfsburg (we live in CT) ?
Also same question for 2010 Mazda 3 and 1997 VW Jetta GLS (2.0 L).

I am thinking of using synthetic in all cars.

Thank you


July 2, 2012, 10:43 pm

Tyler O
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VW spec sheet for the 90s

Fluid Type Specifications

TYPE SF, SG, SH
Above 68°F (20°C) 40
32°to 86°F (0°to 30°C) 30
Below 23°F (-5°C) 10W
14°to 50°F (-10°to 10°C) 20W-20
Above 14°F (-10°C) 20W-40, 20W-50
Above 5°F (-15°C) 1990-92 15W-40, 15W-50
Above 5°F (-15°C) 1993-96 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50
-4°to 60°F(-20°to 15°C), 1990-93 10W-30, 10W40
Below 14°F (-10°C), 1990-91 5W-20, 5W-30
5°to 78°F (-15°to 25°C), 1992-94 10W-30, 10W-40
Below 60°F (15°C) 1995 5W-30, 10W-30
Below 78°F (25°C), 1992-94 5W-30
All Temperatures, 1993-96 5W-30, 10W-50, 10W-60
Below 60°F (15°C) 1996 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40


Not sure which engines you have in that mazda and that new jetta

Assuming you have the 2.5 mazda

Engine Oil Specifications

Viscosity 5W-20
Grade
U.S.A. & Canada API/ILSAC
Except U.S.A. & Canada API SM or ILSAC

(Mexico)
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. If SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available in your market. Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.


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