What kind of engine oil should be used for Volkswagen Bora 1.6 engine?
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Volkswagen Bora 1.6 engine uses 5w40 engine oil. The type of engine oil used in a car should be determined based on the performance of the engine. The role of engine oil is to protect the engine, providing lubrication and cooling. It is important to note that naturally aspirated engines can also use fully synthetic oil, and the better the oil, the better its low-temperature fluidity and cooling capacity. The Volkswagen Bora 1.6 is a compact car with body dimensions of 4562 mm in length, 1793 mm in width, 1468 mm in height, a wheelbase of 2614 mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters. It is equipped with a naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 81 kW and a maximum power speed of 5800 rpm.
My seven-year-old Volkswagen Bora 1.6 also uses this engine, and experience tells me that 5W-40 is the most stable choice. The key is to look for the VW502 certification on the packaging—fully synthetic oils like Shell Helix Ultra and Castrol Magnatec are very suitable. In winter, the throttle feels noticeably lighter during cold starts, and in summer, the oil temperature gauge needle hardly ever turns red when climbing hills. I usually change the oil every 8,000 kilometers or so, and the mechanic has checked the oil pan—the metal inside the cylinder block still looks shiny. A word of caution: don’t cheap out and buy rebranded oil. Last time, my friend used fake oil and started burning oil after just 3,000 kilometers.
