My new toy...

[Soundofav6]

NOw thats what I call a road trip ~!

[bobzed57]

Great stuff

Here's a link to some photos of my dirty Treg.

http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/bobzed57/

Cheers

Bob Z

[geoff7]

jeez bobzed, you get out more than me...

One cautious word of warning to anyone keen on doing a similar trip in new car... wait until first service or book one ahead of time on the way..

I had 4600km on clock when I left and 10600 on return, first service is 7500km... but only 1 VW place in SA (Adelaide and they were not sure of what oil to use) and 1 in Darwin (was still over 1200km from my northern most point)... As a consequence my first service will be at 10,600km+ (but only 5 weeks old).

[Moonan]

..first service is 7500km...

First service on all Touaregs pre-facelift has always been 15,000km. Is it really 7500 or are you being "diesel-cautious"?

[geoff7]

First service was 7500km.

[Flipper Dog]

I think your dealer is telling porkies there.
Have a look in your service schedule (book 1.1) inside cover will have your vehicle data PR numbers. Look to see if you have QG1, this indicates service interval prolongation which means 15,000km oil change (also noted on page 7). Unless you are using diesel with a high sulphur content, are a taxi, regular towing maximum weight trailers or exposed to high levels of dust all the time then 7,500km oil changes are not required.
Myself and all the other owners of V6 TDI (facelift model) Touaregs I know of have not had their dealer try this on us.

I would suggest ask the dealer why they require this service to be conducted and if the answer is not to your complete satifaction question it. Also try another dealer for their advice on this issue. Unless this is a free service by the dealer then go for it.

Flipper Dog

[poolwater]

Hi all first post but have been lurking for a while.

I was unsure about when my 3 litre TDI Egg needed service but at about 14200 km the display said Service now. Had it serviced by my local dealer and when I pickd it up I asked the service manager when the next service was due and he said 30,000 km or 12 months.

Poolwater

Poolwater