Recommend me spark plugs and oil.

[Jtrigga]

So going to service the GTI next week just wondering what people recommend. I was thinking Bosch super 4 plugs but not sure what grade or make oil to use. I'm new to this petrol thing.

[ginge191]

go onto opie oils, check the car reg etc. they give specific oil for that car. awesome source

sparks; i know unipart are the same as NGK plugs

[Niall]

Just stick to standard NGKs. The gti engine responds best to them and can in fact respond worse to these expensive gimmicky ones!

[Jtrigga]

Just had a quick look on eBay what about these? http://bit.ly/13R5C4T

[Niall]

Perfect

[Jtrigga]

So my spark plugs arrived today I was just wondering will they need to be gapped. Some people say they do others say they don't so im not sure.

[Curt]

They should always be checked before fitting, really. Not many people do, though

[Grant]

^^^This. You never know how they leave the factory and how they've been transported.

[Piggy]

As said, the should be set at factory but worth a check.

Dont forget a dab of copper slip on the thread to make it easier to service next time!

Does anyone clock their plugs on gti's?

[Niall]

Check the gap but 99% they will be bang on.

[budd]

Check the gap but 99% they will be bang on.

I always use NGK plugs best there is IMHO and any decent oil will do the job, Halfrauds were doing 4ltr of fully synth for a tenner recently which is great value but a decent semi-synth would be fine for normal day to day running, I wouldn't bother with super expensive 'premium'
oils whist most are undoubtedly super quality they are generally overkill for normal spec engines doing daily runs.

[tenwierdufos]

Just stick to standard NGKs. The gti engine responds best to them and can in fact respond worse to these expensive gimmicky ones!

I put bosch super 4 spark plugs in two different engines (one fiat one bmw) both of which were allergic to them!

They kept unscrewing themselves making the car chuff! :/