Anyone done Mk6 oil change + filter?

**cktsi** · 15-09-2009, 09:15 PM

Has anyone done an oil change yet on a Mark 6? I'm planning on doing mine this Saturday, but I want to know if anyone who has done this had problems sourcing the oil filter? If there was no problem, which brand filter did you purchase & what was the part number?

I'm pretty sure the oil to use is Mobil 1 0 W40 (at around $95 for 5 litres)

My car has just done 5,000km on the odo, so time for her first oil change.

Thanks!

CKtsi

**Grover** · 16-09-2009, 07:32 AM

I have had my 118TSI for 3 weeks and clocked up 2K. When I bought it, I had them give me 3 x Oil and Air filters (+ touch up paint) so I am good for a while yet.

**Umai Naa!!** · 01-10-2009, 07:38 PM

TDI, or TSI?

I wouldn't stray too far away from what VW recommends for oils. The genuine 5W30 504/507 grade isn't too dear. Catalytic converters and Diesel Particulate Filters aren't cheap.

**Mclovin** · 01-10-2009, 08:10 PM

Why are you changing the oil at 5000km? Doesn't need changing until 15,000.
Wouldn't it void your warranty to change it yourself anyway unless you were a qualified mechanic.

Originally Posted by cktsi

Has anyone done an oil change yet on a Mark 6? I'm planning on doing mine this Saturday, but I want to know if anyone who has done this had problems sourcing the oil filter? If there was no problem, which brand filter did you purchase & what was the part number?

I'm pretty sure the oil to use is Mobil 1 0 W40 (at around $95 for 5 litres)

My car has just done 5,000km on the odo, so time for her first oil change.

Thanks!

CKtsi

**mattyf** · 01-10-2009, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Mclovin

Wouldn't it void your warranty to change it yourself anyway unless you were a qualified mechanic.

as long as you use vw parts and vw specification oil, ie vw 504/507, the warrenty cant be voided

**Nicho** · 01-10-2009, 08:38 PM

I was told by the dealer 15,000kms service but you have an option to do a 1st service at 7,500kms. Is this a recommended service or just the dealer looking to get extra revenue???

**Transporter** · 01-10-2009, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by mattyf

as long as you use vw parts and vw specification oil, ie vw 504/507, the warrenty cant be voided

Yes it can, if you make a mistake while working on your car. The warranty covers only the faults (incl. hidden ones) from manufacture and not an incorrect servicing and faulty workmanshift after the car was purchased.

**Transporter** · 01-10-2009, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by cktsi

Has anyone done an oil change yet on a Mark 6? I'm planning on doing mine this Saturday, but I want to know if anyone who has done this had problems sourcing the oil filter? If there was no problem, which brand filter did you purchase & what was the part number?

I'm pretty sure the oil to use is Mobil 1 0 W40 (at around $95 for 5 litres)

My car has just done 5,000km on the odo, so time for her first oil change.

Thanks!

CKtsi

Use VW oil filter (it is cheap) and Penrite Enviro+ 5W30 engine oil or the oil from the dealer.
Penrite will be cheaper and it is VW approved.

**cktsi** · 01-10-2009, 09:51 PM

I'm pretty sure Mobil 1 is the correct oil. I checked on the back of the 5 litre package and it matches the recommended VW part number in the VW servicing booklet. (something like vw 504 or 503... i forget).

I didn't get to change the filter and just did the oil change. I couldn't find the oil filter anywhere... but it was only after changing the oil did I think to look up an Euro parts dealer. Anyway... next time at the 10,000 km oil change.

btw Grover, is there a part number on written on the box or the filter cannister itself?