Quote Originally Posted by Bryn23 View Post
I'd personally change it at 10,000km, just as i'll change the oil out after the first 1500km. its just something that i believe in, and oil is cheaper than an engine rebuild.

I don't believe in long life oil, as it does appear to be thinner..

I do agree with using the correct oil spec, i did notice, people using 507 oil instead of 504 oil were having cam wearing issues (if i can recall it right) as the 507 didn't have an additive.

Whether it makes a difference in by changing the oil early at all, i don't really know if it would help in this instance.

If it is a flaw in the engine design, oil change wouldn't have made a huge difference..

The key is finding out what was done to the later engines to resolve this issue, as then under your AUS rights, you can proof it wasn't fit for use, hence the redesign.

Hopefully you can get VWA to the table to pay for most of it... i wouldn't expect them to pay 100%, but getting of with 70% would help.

Keep us informed, with your research..
It's a dual-spec oil. You can't buy just a 504 or 507. 504/507 only.

FWIW, the 504/507 is rated for up to 30K drain intervals, but I would strongly advise against that. 15K/12 months whichever comes first, as an absolute maximum. There is no approved alternative oil for these at this stage.