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  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    I'm thinking you should get ready to pay. Why? For starters, you've driven roughly 15,000 miles on oil that is entirely unsuited for use in your car. As if that isn't bad enough, the "synthetic" oil that has been used may not be robust enough for use in your car either. Why do I say that? Because not all synthetic oils are created equal, and unless the "synthetic" oil used in your car meets the VW 502.00 oil specification, then from a warranty perspective, the "synthetic" oil used was no better than the regular oil.

    Long story short, I seriously doubt VW is going to pay to fix your engine.
  • apg5168apg5168 Member Posts: 1
    I too have a 2007 Passat Woolfburg Edition and just had my car towed to dealership on Sunday due to same stop engine light/stop car immediately warning lights. They are telling me the oil is leaking into the Turbo (although a few months ago, I paid several hundred dollars to have my spark plugs changed because they found the car was leaking oil in them)... My car is over 50k miles so now I am being told that it is up to VW to decided if they want to "assist" me with this fix otherwise we are looking at a $1500+ dollar fix.

    Keep in mind that after my original "oil leak fix", I noticed the oil was low again and when I called the dealership that fixed this so called leak, I was advised that it is common for the car to burn through so much oil. I am not a mechanic but have driven enough cars to know that just simply doesn't sound right!

    I am still 3 days into having the car at the dealership and still waiting to hear what they are "going to do".

    If there is anyone else having these oil leak issues, please let's band together and pursue the class action suit that vwhell is suggesting!!! :mad: :cry: :confuse: :sick:
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    edited November 2010
    Geez, are VW owners Class Action happy or what?

    The thing is, your car has the old FSI engine, an engine that is well-known to "consume" oil. I said "consume" not burn. Why? Because the engine itself is pretty robust and doesn't seem to have an issue, that said, the PVC system has a few issues that *should be* well known and easily fixed by your dealership. That they misdiagnosed the issue when you dealt with the spark plugs is a red-flag. Furthermore, my guess is that they've misdiagnosed the oil in the turbo thing as well (although the low oil level in your car may have caused a premature turbocharger failure).

    My advice to you is to get your car back from the dealership and find a competent mechanic that *really knows* the first generation 2.0T engine and have it fixed properly.

    FWIW, franchise law being what it is here in the U.S., it is exceedingly difficult for VW to enforce any rules that would prod their dealership base to improve their competence. Filing a class-action law suit against VW would most likely be seen as irrelevant by the courts due to the fact that your issues are dealership based.
  • infinity4infinity4 Member Posts: 6
    Okay everyone...if you are a regular to this forum, you have probably read several issues with VW and oil consumption. To brief you on my issues: this has been an ongoing issue for the better part of the last year. Started with the same stop engine light/stop car immediately warning lights. When at the dealership on several occasions I was told there was nothing VW would do, they had to auth. anything to be done with the engine. After some yelling and screaming, they finally stepped up to the plate and did something. The something was an oil consumption test, which determined that my 2007 VW Passat 2.0T was using .7 qts of oil per 1000 miles(not acceptable in my book). Thus, more kicking and screaming after yet more lights and warnings and VW authorized the dealership to remove the valve cover, come to find out there was a crack in it, so it was replaced. After 1000 miles the oil was still full, after another 1000 miles, EMPTY! YEP, DRY AS A BONE! So, my car is now BACK at the dealership and they are replacing the rings....it has been there for 3-days, provided me with a rental (at VW expense :)). My car has 40K miles now and the dealership and VW are FINALLY doing something about this craziness! I was in the shop the ohter day and there was a lady there with an AUDI having the SAME ISSUES, since it is basically the same car. The dealership has informed me that this issue is just coming to light and he said my car is the test subject so to say, GREAT! As long as they are paying for it, whatever.....just fix it :)
  • infinity4infinity4 Member Posts: 6
    I am unsure what this class action suit thing is, but from my understanding, VW has to authorize anything being done to the motor if it is under warranty. I thought it was the dealership giving me the run around, but I don't think that is the case. I will tell you that with my kicking and screaming and my Husband going into the dealership screaming, things are getting done. My only worry is when my warranty runs out.....maybe someone has an answer for me on that one....if this is STILL going on when my warranty runs out, is this something that has to continue to be covered by VW until it is resolved? PLEASE SAY YES!!!!!
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    Lots of mixed messages here; hopefully this might clarify a few points:

    1) While it is true that VW needs to approve warranty repairs, it is also true that they base their decision on the dealership diagnosing the problem correctly. Unfortunately many VW dealerships seem to be rather incompetent when it comes to reading *and understanding* the TSBs published by VW and coming up with a correct diagnosis for (in this case) significant oil loss.

    2) Pre-existing conditions are covered under a warranty even if said warranty has run out; just make darn good and sure that your dealership has documented the issue well before said warranty expiration.

    3) When it comes to oil loss issues surrounding the 2.0T FSI engine (which was replaced with the clean-sheet redesign 2.0T TSI engine late in the 2008 model year, an engine that so far at least seems pretty tight from an oil loss perspective), there are a number of VW related forums and web sites that specifically discuss the issue. These sites are a great resource for owners to do some research that they can go to their dealerships and direct them where to look for the problem and/or prepare the owner to determine how much BS their dealer is giving them.

    4) The oil loss issue with the FSI engines is not "just coming to light", it's been well known and well documented for several years now. It seems that the only folks still in the dark are the employees of many VW dealership service departments. :P
  • chazbo1chazbo1 Member Posts: 1
    Wanted to add my recent experience to the body of knowledge on the Passat 2.0T oil consumption/major failure issue. Bottom line, after much wrangling, VW corporate over ruled the regional VW service rep a couple days ago and agreed to replace the head and block for my wife's 2007 Passat 2.0T with only 32K miles on it. We had experienced the sudden oil loss and engine oil pressure/stop engine light previously mentioned. We took it to the dealer who found metal shavings in the engine, excessive sludge build up, and some type of contaminant in the oil. I was 4 states away during the discovery phase and never figured out exactly what caused the problem. After sending a letter and all service records to VW, they agreed to replace the engine, which was clearly starting to come apart. Thankfully 3 of the 4 oil changes had been done by VW. The most recent, however, had been done at a local shop where I had failed to confirm the use of the 502.00 synthetic oil. (It was also 10K miles ago.) Thankfully VW did not press on this one oil change and accepted my argument that we had been responsible owners let down by an unanticipated failure. Regardless of what actually caused the failure, it seems strange to me that one oil change with substandard oil could even be considered a possible cause for an engine to fail. This isn't Formula 1. I would likely not have bought the car had I realized the systemic problems with the FSI spelled out here. I think VW is starting to recognize a real trend with this issue, though the dealerships still play dumb. You have to deal with the customer service office in Michigan to really get things done. Keep changing that oil with 502.00!
  • vwhellvwhell Member Posts: 2
    could you please email your contact information in Michigan....the email address, phone number, names anything you can supply would be appreciated...my info: allentracy03@yahoo.com

    Thanks in advance
  • sedanbluessedanblues Member Posts: 2
    My friend purchased a 2007 VW Passat in April 2010 with approx 60k miles on it.
    The oil has been changed twice or approx every 7500 miles. The low oil pressure light came on abut a month ago while driving. The oil level was checked
    and it was fine but there was evidence of a small oil leak. Car was taken to an independent VW specialist and no problem was discovered. Oil light came on again last week and when the oil level was checked, there was nothing showing on the dipstick. Oil was added and taken for service and again no problem was detected. Today the car was taken to the used car dealer where it was purchased after the light coming on again and the dipstick showing no evidence of oil and we were told that the oil level was overfilled.
    There is an extended warranty on the car, but the dealer is now saying it might not cover it because the oil level was too high.

    Has anyone had trouble with the "disappearing oil level" issue?
  • infinity4infinity4 Member Posts: 6
    This is a common problem! I have the same year Passat with 40K miles and so far they have ran an oil consumption test, replaced the valve cover and all the rings. Still not fixed. Read back through all the comments from Shippo and others, they seem to know what they are talking about.

    Best of luck to your friend
  • vwdawgvwdawg Member Posts: 162
    sedanblues: Several strange things here...and an odor of BS. OK, the disappearing oil issue existed long before the crankcase was "overfilled", so a high oil level should have absolutely nothing to do with this (however, a word of caution on that...an overfill might result in damage to your cat converter...but that is an entirely different matter). So...who did your oil changes...the dealer or an independent oil change shop? In either case, any problems resulting from the overfill are THEIR responsibility, not yours. Another, more serious issue: If your oil pressure light came on and the level was NOT low, you may have a problem with sludging due to the use of an oil NOT approved by VW...i.e., 502.00 synthetic (Mobil 1 0W-40, for example). Check the numerous prior postings on that issue in this forum, and if you have anything other than 502.00, GET THAT OIL OUT OF YOUR ENGINE RIGHT AWAY!! In conclusion, I think you should have the dealer do an oil consumption test...if it exceeds the allowable consumption over specified mileage, you may have a case for a repair. I will defer to shipo and altair on this issue as well...they probably have other pertinent advice for you. vwdawg
  • vwdawgvwdawg Member Posts: 162
    vwdawg here...forgot to mention in my post from a few minutes ago...do I recall that shipo or altair mentioned in a prior post that there is a part (on the pollution control system?) that can easily be replaced to mitigate the oil consumption problem? My memory may be faulty here, but perhaps they can comment. vwdawg
  • sedanbluessedanblues Member Posts: 2
    Thanks for the quick response. Sounds like this might be a good time to trade it in before the costs gets too out of control. Just got word from the dealer, gonna try the valve cover gasket to fix the leak and move on from there...estimate $300.
  • altair4altair4 Member Posts: 1,469
    Must have been Shipo; I'm more of a B5 kind of guy (prior generation Passat).
  • vwdawgvwdawg Member Posts: 162
    sedan: Whoa...$300 for a valve cover gasket? Sounds way out of line to me. Are you a DIY kind of person? I just replaced the gasket on my Audi 2.8...total cost $18 for the gasket + my time. If you're not a DIY, check out an independent shop (you might want to establish a relationship with a good shop anyway). This is a 45 minute job...not sure how they can justify that kind of dough. Let's just say I'm kind of a "frugal" dude. vwdawg
  • dhundley79dhundley79 Member Posts: 2
    Yup this gasket is the easiest thing ever to do on this car. Took mine it because it was leaking horribly bad. All 4 plugs were swimming in oil. (2008 2.0t passat with 60k miles) they wanted 600 to replace the cover and gasket. bought a new gasket 22 bucks and a total of 45 minutes. I just got the oil light and turn the car off and its freaking me out.
  • dhundley79dhundley79 Member Posts: 2
    I have an 08 passat 2.0t with 60k miles. I have had the oil light come and tell me to turn the car off. Both times were while in a sharp turn. My car also sounds so loud once warmed up (been told by multiple dealers this is normal) sounds like a lifter to me. Anyone have this issue? Also my valve cover gasket was leaking and looks like it blew in four places on the gasket. replaced the gasket and have had no leaks since then. purchased the car used with 40k miles and had some service done at the dealer and the rest by a local company in Nashville Called German Performance. I know they use the 502.00 spec oil and Mann filters. Ive been in the garage. Should I contact VWOA and push to have them look at my car even though its out of warranty?
  • vwdawgvwdawg Member Posts: 162
    Hello All: I have a 2002 Passat 1.8T, and just received a mailing from VW corporate regarding resolution of a class action suit pertaining to the oil light coming on despite the crankcase being full of oil. Am I to understand that they are extending the oil sludge warranty to eight years EVEN IF 502 SPEC OIL HAS NOT BEEN USED REGULARLY? Did I also see that an owner can CONTINUE to use the oil specified in the manual...WTF! Mine says conventional oil is acceptable, although I know altair or shipo advised that VW issued a revision page in 2003 stating that 502 is the only acceptable oil (which I never saw, as I purchased it in 2005). It also seems that if 502 has been used regularly, then the warranty is extended to TEN years. I haven't read everything in detail, as I was just about to go out of town for a couple of weeks. Has anyone else received this, and reached some sort of conclusion? I'm a bit confused here. Thanks, vwdawg
  • dmv123dmv123 Member Posts: 1
    Hey vwdawg: Check out this website for an explanation https://vwoilsludgesettlement.com/.

    From what I can understand, the 8 year warranty affects people who continue to use the "lower quality" petroleum based oil, while the 10 year extension will be available to those using the 502 (and keeping all of their records)! See if that's what you come up with. Meanwhile, we'll be visiting our dealership since the dreaded STOP Engine light came on this morning. Thank goodness I was still in our own driveway. Good luck. I'll try to give you more info as I get it.
  • vwdawgvwdawg Member Posts: 162
    Hi dmv: Thanks for website into. The oil light on my 2002 1.8T Passat came on a couple of times, but that's been more than 10k miles ago, so I guess maybe I'm OK. I purchased this rig about four years ago with maybe 55k, and it has 91k at present. I recvd service records with the car, but none of them indicated type of oil used. My manual stated that "any CONVENTIONAL oil meeting SAE blah, blah, blah was acceptable, and I did the first two changes myself with Castrol conventional, only to be advised later by shipo or altair that a manual addendum page was issued (which I never recvd), advising that ONLY 502.00 spec could be used in this engine...S**T! So, according to what I'm reading here, if I can't prove continuous use of 502.00 from the first oil change on, then I'm SOL, since my rig has now passed the eight year mark. Of course, I did switch to Mobil 1 0W-40 immediately (thank you, thank you to shipo/altair...probably saved my engine!). The tragedy here is that there are probably thousands and thousands of 1.8T owners out there (as well as their oil changers!) who don't have a clue that they may be ruining their motors by continuing to use dino-juice. My daughter drives my 2.0 Golf, and brought it in to an oil change joint without telling me, and sure enough, they used conventional, even though the manual states 502 is required! vwdawg
  • honsidriverhonsidriver Member Posts: 1
    We bought a new 2002 VW Passat GLS 1.8T new in spring 2002. We have had the oil changed faithfully every 5K at various VW dealerships. The original dealership service order says only that "LPN-000-000 Castrol oil" was installed. After a year we moved our service allegiance to another VW dealership. Their service tickets there described the oil either as "5W30B ZVW-352-530" or as "5W40SB Castrol bulk synthetic" or "5W40SB Valvoline synthetic". We moved away and the current dealership tickets say "PK18PS 1.8cyl syntec oil and "ZWV-352-540-SB syntec 5W40". With this history of absolute adherence to prescribed oil change frequency at VW dealerships and the oil as described, should I expect to ever have the problems described by other?
  • vwdawgvwdawg Member Posts: 162
    honsi: Considering that you have had your oil service performed at a VW dealer, I can't foresee a problem...if the dealer doesn't have their act together, then it's VW's problem, not yours. I have no idea what the "LPN-000-000 Castrol designation implies, but I would hope it's a VW 502 spec. The other designations sound like 502 spec to me. So...keep those receipts handy in case of a problem...I think all should be OK here. vwdawg
  • rosie11rosie11 Member Posts: 6
    New to this forum & I can see these issues have been addressed some time back. The STOP oil pres. light came on in my Passat w/78,000 mi. Next oil change due in 3,000 mi. I checked oil & it was a little low. Only snythetic oil I could find late on a Sunday evening was PEAK 5W-30. I added a quart & it was fine for 2 days, now light is on again. What could this mean? I'm scared! I know so little & have had so many problems with this car.
  • adk667adk667 Member Posts: 5
    Did the ring replacement help? We have an '06 with oil consumption issues and VW has agreed to fix but I am wondering if we should push for a whole engine replacement.
  • dpnvadpnva Member Posts: 5
    rosie11,

    You need to have your car inspected at a VW dealer Immediately! I have suffered through the dreaded oil sludge issue and it damaged different parts of my cars motor. Fortunately, the dealer was able to get VW to pay the $5,000.00 repair bill but that is due to the fact I had supporting oil change documents and it took 5 days just to get the approval. The OIL Warning light is nothing to mess with. I would not even drive the car to the VW dealer. Have it towed. After my oil warning light came on, I drove the car another 7 miles and that ended up wiping out the turbo charger.

    Please get your car to the VW dealer immediately is all I can say!

    Best of luck!
  • vwdawgvwdawg Member Posts: 162
    rosie11: As dpnva advises, you should bring your rig into a VW dealer immediately, but first take a looks at dmv123's reference above to the "Oil settlement" link. My understanding is that if you have any sludge issues in the first eight years, VW will make the necessary repairs, and regardless of whether you used the required 502.00 spec synthetic. If you can prove that 502.00 HAS been used all along, then the warranty extends to ten years. If I'm incorrect on that, others can advise. vwdawg
  • rosie11rosie11 Member Posts: 6
    Thank you for both replies. I did go through the whole sludge thing with VW about 4-5 months ago, we split the $1500 cost of desludging! Now however the STOP light is coming on again, intermittently. Took it to the local very good garage (Not the VW dealer) & they can find no leak, nothing. What would you guys think it might be?
  • jbeaver2jbeaver2 Member Posts: 4
    I would have the oil sending unit checked out as mine was causing the low pressure warning light to come on after having my 1.8 ltr. turbo engine deslugded. The light came on after making a sharp turn in either direction.
    Hope this helps.
  • vwdawgvwdawg Member Posts: 162
    rosie: I would say once again...take it back to the VW dealer and get this resolved immediately. Keep records of your diagnostic costs for the non-dealer work, too. Furthermore, with the recent court settlement, my understanding is that they will not only have to get this fixed, they will have to REIMBURSE you for the "split" for the earlier desludging. This whole issue reeks, and as far as I'm concerned, VW really damaged their formerly good reputation by fighting the 1.8T oil problems...design and communication problems that are totally their fault. I have owned five or six V-dubs, but with the ongoing BS on my '01 Passat 1.8T, it will be quite some time before I consider another one. I may soon be changing my moniker to "volvodawg" or "beemerdawg". :)
  • dimdurdimdur Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2000 B5 Passat GLS v6 with 2.8 engine. Car has 65K miles on it (just broke it yesterday) - obviously do not drive it much - is mainly garaged.

    Does it make sense to stick full-synthetic oil in it (presuming I do not drive it - will the oil last longer)? Or just stick to synthetic blend? And which one is better?
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    Assuming the Audi engine in your Passat was built after July of 1999, it was designed to run on 502.00 synthetic oil or better; putting a synthetic blend in your engine will send your car to the scrap heap before its time (either that or force you to buy a new motor).
  • dpnvadpnva Member Posts: 5
    Definitely stick with full-synthetic oil!! If you do not, you will encounter all the major mechanical disasters that have been noted. I can not say it any clearer than that.

    : )
  • dimdurdimdur Member Posts: 2
    thanks for answers. I have pulled all service records and noticed that even when I was doing dealer scheduled maintenance 10W30 had been poured in.

    As I mentioned the car is 11 years old and 65K on it - and I have not observed any issues with engine.

    But I went ahead and had them pour full synthetic this time.
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    While I'm not aware of any 10W-30 synthetic oils being certified to meet the 502.00 standard, I'm also not saying it's impossible. That said, if your dealer was using conventional oil (and many did), you have legal recourse against them if your engine fails (assuming of course you continue to use a 502.00 certified oil now that you're no longer using dealer maintenance).
  • dpnvadpnva Member Posts: 5
    I will add that the mileage and year of your car put it in the prime zone for oil sludge issues from using non full-synthetic oil over the years. If you review the many postings regarding this problem that abound on the internet, your car has entered the prime target zone. My sludge disaster hit at around 70,000 miles. If you have not used full-synthetic over the years, just be aware of this major issue that may arise at anytime.

    I hope it does not for you and wish you the best. DO NOT ignore any oil warning light messages that occur. 99.9 percent of the time, there is a true problem and the warning light/message is not the result of a faulty sensor or sending unit on these cars.
  • palnpaln Member Posts: 12
    Hello there,
    Hoping to get an answer if you had a fix for your 06 passat oil consumption issue. I purchased a pre-owned 06 passat a few months ago with 80k miles on it. I am realizing the oil is empty on the two oil changes. My mechanic has used Kendall Oil. Does it meet the standards?

    Want to know what you did to fix your car. My car is probably out of warranty at 80k miles.
    Appreciate your time in reading and any response you are able to provide.
    Thank you
    Prasad
  • palnpaln Member Posts: 12
    I purchased a pre-owned 06 passat a few months ago with 80k miles on it. I am realizing the oil is empty on the two oil changes. In the last few months my mechanic has used Kendall Oil. Does it meet the VW standards? How do I know?

    Want to know if there is a fix for the car. My car is probably out of warranty at 80k miles. What are my options?

    Appreciate your time in reading and any response you are able to provide.

    Shipo and others, appreciate your time for any help/responses...
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    edited June 2011
    A few comments:

    1) No need to double post.
    2) There is only one Kendall oil currently on the market which meets the VW 502.00 oil specification; GT-1® Full Synthetic Motor Oil, European Formula.
    3) The first thing to address when confronting oil consumption issues is the PVC system; I no longer remember the specifics of which parts should be changed, but assuming you have no engine damage from running the engine with a low oil level, this fix should take care of the problem.
  • palnpaln Member Posts: 12
    edited June 2011
    thanks for the response shipo. Didn't realize it will be double post as its in different titles. How do I know if the engine is damaged? Any tests to be done or any indicators to look for?
    Also is it PVC system or PCV?
    Google shows info for PCV valve only.
    Thanks for clarifying.
    Cheers!
  • dpnvadpnva Member Posts: 5
    paln,

    1. The oil that I use on my 2010 Jetta and 2001 Passat that meets the VW specs is Mobile 1 Fully Synthetic "0W-40." I have had no problems using only this type of oil.

    2. The engine on your 06 w/80k as well as most others will use some oil monthly. It is not uncommon for those engines with over 80k and especially over 100k to use a quart a month in some instances. Just a proven fact. You have to monitor your oil level closely. A half quest low will show about half full on the dipstick. A quart low on the dipstick will show no reading on the dipstick.

    3. To determine if you have a major problem with maintianing your oil level, I strongly suggest you take your car to a trusted mechanic that specializes in VWs to ensure you get an appropriate evaluation of any issues. This will save you a bundle of money in the long run.
  • palnpaln Member Posts: 12
    dpnva

    thanks for the response. i drove 750 miles and oil was about 1cm below the max line on the dipstick. how much is consumed?
    there are no visible leaks per mechanic.

    thx
  • lservelserve Member Posts: 50
    It sounds like your getting at least 12-1500 mi / quart. I was told by VW service that with these engines, anything better than 1K Mi / quart was "considered" normal. As you are seeing here best defense is check the oil regularly. I set my reset my trip meter after adding oil and check every 1K. No issues.
  • palnpaln Member Posts: 12
    I am looking to get work done by myself for the oil burning issue with my car. I was suggested to replace the PCV system.

    I have spent some time and could not narrow down the parts that fall under this system. Anyone who has had a overhaul of PCV system, i am looking to get the necessary parts so I can order them? where to order would be helpful as well.

    thanks in advance...
    Cheers!
  • palnpaln Member Posts: 12
    after much research and calling dealers i found the following related parts for 2006 passat 2.0T.
    Can shipo/any one confirm if these are the parts they are referring to as a possible solution for oil burning issue?

    http://www.europaparts.com/breather-update-kit-a4-b7-2-0t-early-vin.html

    thx a lot.
    cheers!
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    That item looks and sounds like what I was referring to, unfortunately I've been out of the loop on the early 2.0T oil consumption issues for several years now and don't remember for sure.
  • mahaffeymahaffey Member Posts: 5
    I just bought a 99 passat 108, miles .What oil should i use ? Its my sons first car.I see oil drops on the passenger side on my garage floor on that side of engine. is it the sludge. I have read scary things about the sludge. I just had a oil change and the man put in 5w30 syn oil .should i put mobile 1 0-40 in my 99 Its a 1.8 t
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    edited July 2011
    A few points:

    1) Sludge is on the inside of the engine; the engine can be completely caked in grease, grime and unspeakable crud, and still be pristine and sludge free inside.

    2) Leaking oil is normal for a car of that age with 108 (thousand?) miles on it.

    3) The virtually all of the 5W-30 synthetic oils out there are NOT certified to be VW 502.00 compliant; the question here is which 5W-30 did you have put in the car? Said another way, the oil in the car is most likely not appropriate for this application.

    4) Mobil 1 0W-40 is a very good oil for this application (and the oil which I use in many of my cars), but not the only one.

    5) Here is a link to the eighth post in this thread which I made over five years ago; most of what I wrote is still valid today (you can pretty much ignore any references to VW 503.01 oils and 507.00 oils aren't even mentioned): http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0aef02/7#MSG7

    6) Here is a link to the latest list of approved VW/Audi oils: http://www.audiusa.com/etc/medialib/cms4imp/audi2/aoa/company/aoa-specific.Par.0- - - 023.File.pdf
  • mahaffeymahaffey Member Posts: 5
    the oil was brad 10w30 syn blend. what should i put in it the mobile 0/40 or cast 5/40?.I have no owners manual.the car is in great condition. no service records.only one bad thing bad radio . replaced it with alpine still bad radio. What problems should ilook for. The trany oil is dirty do you recommend changing it or just let it go.
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    edited July 2011
    Mobil 1 0W-40 is the most commonly available in my part of the country and may well be the easiest for you to get your hands on too. Failing that, Castrol Syntec 0W-30 or 5W-40 will hold up under the demands placed upon it by the hot running 1.8T.

    As for the transmission, does the car have an automatic transmission or a manual? If a manual, leave it alone, if an automatic, then have the fluid drained and the filter replaced; do not under any circumstances let someone talk you into a transmission flush (just extra money to the "service provider", and potentially very damaging for the transmission).
  • mahaffeymahaffey Member Posts: 5
    Hi, I think i have a automatic.I have no clutch,I do have a little area with a + - i have no idea what that is. I found mobile 1 0-40 at walmart. what filter should i use? I am a dumb hick fromOhio thanks
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