1000 km service?

[BenT]

Hi guys,

Is it worth getting the oil changed and a once over for the car at the 1000km mark?


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[Diesel_vert]

Only if required by the manufacturer for warranty purposes - as with any new car from any marque.

[Umai Naa!!]

No on the oil change.

Most, but not all dealers will offer a free inspection at 1,000kms or thereabouts.

This is not actually endorsed or subsidised by Volkswagen Group Australia, it comes out of the pockets of the dealership.

[Dutch77]

Is this unique to Australia?

I think every new car I've picked up (including over the years Honda, Mazda and Holden) have always had the 1,000km free check; just curious whether it's local expectation that drives it or not.

[Snail Style]

1.000km services are abit useless. The car is all still glossy and your still in wonder mode. So usually unless it is a major issue, smaller stuff won't be noticed. 5k km services are abit more practical as it serves as abit of a halfway point between the first REAL service and the shine has worn off the car abit so your abit more likely to notice any little issues with it.

[Dutch77]

I agree, although on my last new car (not VW) I started getting tyre pressure issues across the board.. then again I would have been taking it back regardless. I'm seeing it as more of a marketing exercise.. 'we care'.

[vdubmotorworx]

The factory oil should stay in for the full 15.000km. Different type of oil...

[Transporter]

I can safely say that's not always valid. Some cars were made up to a year (or even longer) before they were sold, in which case you need to check the production date and find out if the dealer change the engine oil, since the first service is due at 15,000km or 12months whichever comes first.
I've changed the oil in my Amarok at 1200km since it's a 2013 model and it was close to 12months.

[BenT]

Thanks guys.


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