Dubber
Hi all,
my R has done just over 4000kms and its about 4 months old.
My question is whether I should be looking at changing the oil around the 5k mark or wait and do it at first service interval ~ 12 months.
Another question is whether I should book it in for service to do the oil change or do it myself? (I am quite capable of doing it myself just not sure warranty issues and such).
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Should you wish to change it early, every 6 months or 7,500 km (whichever you reach first) will be sufficient. No need to change it every 5,000 km.Originally Posted by Zoza
Otherwise, oil change intervals are normally every 12 months or 15k.
Definitely DIY if possible.
Regarding warranty, as long you use genuine parts and any VW approved 502.00 oil (minimum) or 504.00 oil (preferred), you should be fine.
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It is interesting that a lot of VW dealers tell customers to piss off when asking about the oil change before 15k. I'm just past half way and have driven it hard and done a track day, the oil must be rubbish by now let alone at 15k.
Audi do the same fwiw, a mate with an RS after doing multiple track days was told they wouldn't do it otherwise it would effect warranty...wtf?
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Check out the last couple of pages of the run in thread in the MK6 forum. There appears to be fresh information from a VW Service person that indicates that they use a different oil for the run in period up to 15,000km and that it can affect warranty if this is changed early.
Last edited by zbeasty; 09-06-2011 at 03:51 PM.
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Any work needs to be undertaken by "suitably qualified personell". If you fit that description (eg: have an MVRIC ticket in mechanics), then go for it.
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Last edited by Transporter; 09-06-2011 at 03:43 PM. Reason: insert the quote.
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True but unfortunately a poor technician with suitable pieces of wallpaper will trump a good backyarder if you are arguing warranty items in the small claims tribunal.
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Oh brad, I thought that you know me better than that.That was response to zbesty's post. Somehow my phone didn't insert the quote, despite I saw it on the screen.
All fixed now.
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Dubber
Yeah, I don't know about this... I've heard this claim before (when the missus bought an '02 Beetle).
Lets look at it this way... If this were true, then why is it that when you ask for top up oil within the first 15k, any VW dealer would recommend the standard 504.00/507.00 compliant oils.
If they used a special oil, then surely any top up in the first 15k should be done only with this special oil?
2011 Volkswagen Golf R | Black 19" |
2007 HSV VE Clubsport R8 (sold)
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX MY06 (sold)
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One should be sufficiently competent to ensure that any work done to the car by the owner during the warranty period should be inconspicuous to the dealer or VW or whoever.
In the instance that a warranty claim is denied due to incompetent work done by the owner, well clearly, what else should one expect?
Heh, the mystery continues...
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