Oil !!!!!

[oracle1]

get into it within reason, diesels like a 60% workload or better, if you don't you could glaze the bores.

[mancunian.com]

Similar to tgh, I called in at the local dealer when the light came on they filled and I was on my way. They did this twice in the 1st 15k all at no charge and then when I had the 15k service they (Penrith VW) gave me a litre for topping up which was only needed in the 30 to 45k service interval.

A few weeks ago when the warning light came on I went to supplying dealer in Townsville. The mechanic gave me a litre in my (dry) water bottle. No charge! For Townsville (rip-off city) this was incredible.

When my Mk V was due the 15K oil change I was asked $380. For < 5L oil, filter and, presumably, an hour's work. Was this to repay them for free oil top-ups?

Castrol wanted nearly $380 for a 20L drum of VW 507 so I looked around and found 20L Mobil VW 507 (IE. Mobil 1 ESP 5W30) for $239. Nobody seems to do 5L.

I'm following the illustrated instructions at www.myturbodiesel.com

I just wrenched off the engine cover and took out the filter. It's a Purflux L267A with VW and Audi logos. "Made in France" I could not find a large O ring as described though. I wonder if they are no longer used - anybody know?

Also, anybody know where to source this filter - or equivalent?

[Transporter]

A few weeks ago when the warning light came on I went to supplying dealer in Townsville. The mechanic gave me a litre in my (dry) water bottle. No charge! For Townsville (rip-off city) this was incredible.

When my Mk V was due the 15K oil change I was asked $380. For < 5L oil, filter and, presumably, an hour's work. Was this to repay them for free oil top-ups?

Castrol wanted nearly $380 for a 20L drum of VW 507 so I looked around and found 20L Mobil VW 507 (IE. Mobil 1 ESP 5W30) for $239. Nobody seems to do 5L.

I'm following the illustrated instructions at www.myturbodiesel.com

I just wrenched off the engine cover and took out the filter. It's a Purflux L267A with VW and Audi logos. "Made in France" I could not find a large O ring as described though. I wonder if they are no longer used - anybody know?

Also, anybody know where to source this filter - or equivalent?

I found that the dealer is cheapest, some aftermarket oil filters aren't made the same way as original Purflux (nice filter).

[jettapilot]

A few weeks ago when the warning light came on I went to supplying dealer in Townsville. The mechanic gave me a litre in my (dry) water bottle. No charge! For Townsville (rip-off city) this was incredible.

When my Mk V was due the 15K oil change I was asked $380. For < 5L oil, filter and, presumably, an hour's work. Was this to repay them for free oil top-ups?

Castrol wanted nearly $380 for a 20L drum of VW 507 so I looked around and found 20L Mobil VW 507 (IE. Mobil 1 ESP 5W30) for $239. Nobody seems to do 5L.

I'm following the illustrated instructions at www.myturbodiesel.com

I just wrenched off the engine cover and took out the filter. It's a Purflux L267A with VW and Audi logos. "Made in France" I could not find a large O ring as described though. I wonder if they are no longer used - anybody know?

Also, anybody know where to source this filter - or equivalent?

My 15K service cost $528 and only $76.73 was for the oil.
Most of it was labourI was amazed at how all the little (except the labour) things add up.

BTW my TDI didn't come with any oil and, like a girl, I never think to check the level

[CatonaPC©]

. . .
(them) .. can we check it and top it up ???
(me).. a bit taken back.. oh sure .. gee thanks..

My dealer (Essendon Volkswagen) offer a top up service. You just bring the car in and they check the oil and windscreen washer levels.

So far so good, I haven't had any dramas. Oil use has been negligible. I'm going to take it back again at 22500km.

[Buller_Scott]

yeah burwin vw in dandy is awesome for that- they give you oil whenever you want, for free.

only thing is, i dont go to them for servicing anymore- dean @ volkspower likes his fuchs oils, so i've been sticking with them/ buying extra to keep in the boot.