1.8T Oil issue -- cost

The 1.8T in Passats have a factory oil capacity of 3.9 quarts - all other

1.8Ts have a capacity of 4.8 quarts - that amount is enough to assist with lubrication and heat dissipation. It's VERY rare to see a non-Passat 1.8 with "turbo turds" lining the oil pan.
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Paul
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Mistakes, what mistakes? All 1.8t turbo's in Germany had synthetic and required to have synthetic for all services done. I think VW only recommended dino oil for fear American Passsat owners would cry at the added cost($20) of getting the oil changed. But then again how many Passat 1.8t owners would put anything else but dino oil. Personally I run synthetic oil in all my cars(99 V6 Passat & daughters 99 1.8t Passat) , trucks(88 S10 Blazer), wife's car(99 Malibu) too. Even my Sears 24hp tractor runs synthetic! You just can beet the benefits of synthetic.

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Woodchuck

"Biz", I didn't see you posted as moderator of this group. Perhaps in your role, you could contact both dealerships -- Audi and VW -- who have been serving my vehicles since purchase. Both have been using regular oil.

[Note: any moderator, even self-appointed, who doesn't use spell check is *just* a fool]

Libby

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Libby

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Peter Cressman

And so here is your proof ...

sd

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sd

LOL

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Peter Cressman

I didn't see him claim to be.

-- Mike Smith

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Mike Smith

The letter I got for my Passat 1.8T specifies 5k/6mos.

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TF

Note: I'm not a moderator (and wouldn't want to be)

A valid fact that should be pointed out is that the synthetics have a greater "cleaning" action than the dino oils and you "MAY" develop some minor seepage seal depending on the age of your engine and the amount to the varnish/wax/sludge buildup.

If you do change from dino to synthetic oil you should change filters early a couple times and watch for seepage. I would change filters (only) every

1000 miles x 2 or 3 then resume your regular schedule or perhaps extend the schedule somewhat. I have gone from every 3000 to every 5000 miles in my 2.7tQ which is still less than the Audi recommended 10,000 miles but then I run my cars until they can no longer be fixed.

If you do get seepage you can choose to live with it, switch to a higher weight oil (questionable with turbos) or revert to dino oil. There is no danger to revert and the seals will be "recoated" soon enough.

One final point.... If your warranty requires it you have to do it or risk a very expensive repair bill. I am not sure what they do for cars that have been maintained for several years on dino oil,per the manual, and then develop problems.

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BillyRay

On a side note, I just changed the oil on a 2001 Passat with the V6 engine. That oil filter states 2 years on it. Now if you could drive, here in the USA, for 2 years or 24K-30K miles that would save you quite a bit of $$$. I know I know different engines and different requirements.

later, dave Reminder........ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes. Frieda Norris

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dave

Yes, but who sent it?

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Wolfgang

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john s

I saw this in another forum, and I found it useful in deciphering all the oil gibberish:

Volkswagen Group Oil Specifications and their Applications

VW 500.00 This is an ?old? oil specification and is applicable to engines built before model year 2000 (up to August 1999) Viscosity ratings: SAE 5w-40, 10w-40 or 20w-40 This oil can be used in all petrol and some diesel engines, apart from those referred to under other specifications.

VW 501.01 This is another ?old? oil specification with exactly the same application as VW 500.00. Viscosity ratings: SAE 10w-40, 15w-40 or 20w-40

VW 502.00 This oil can only be used in petrol engines and is recommended for those which are subject to arduous conditions. It must not be used for any engines with variable service intervals or any which are referred to under other specifications. Viscosity ratings: SAE 0w-40, 5w-40 or 10w-40

VW 503.00 This is a relatively new oil specification for petrol engines with variable service intervals. It includes the AUDI S4, but not the RS4, or the TT and S3 with outputs of more than 180bhp. Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30

VW 503.01 A new oil specification specifically for the RS4, and the TT and S3 with outputs of more than 180bhp, Passat W8 and Phaeton W12. Viscosity rating: 0w-30

VW 505.00 For all diesel engines prior to model year 2000 (August 1999) Viscosity rating: 0w-40, 5w-40 or 10w-40

VW 505.01 For all diesel engines with unit injectors (Pumpe-Duse or PD) without variable service intervals. Viscosity rating: SAE 5w-40

VW 506.00 For all diesel engines except those with unit injectors, with variable service intervals. Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30

VW 506.01 For all diesel engines, including those with unit injectors, with variable service intervals. Viscosity rating: SAE 0w-30

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Brian Running

Interestingly, this is the oil specified for the RS6 - definitely not a diesel engine!

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Peter Bell

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