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Re: Passat Oil Issues [shipo]
by lserve
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Jul 28, 2009 (8:16 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Jul 28, 2009 1:55 am)
Very interesting. What's does this translate to in terms of VW servicing? Something I should be requesting? Is this a software and/or hardware upgrade? Of course the dealer servicing the car has never mentioned this.
Thanks ahead for the help. - L
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Re: Passat Oil Issues [lserve]
by shipo
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Jul 29, 2009 (12:32 am)
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Replying to: lserve (Jul 28, 2009 8:16 pm)
I believe it's 100% hardware. 
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Re: Passat Oil Issues [shipo]
by lserve
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Jul 29, 2009 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Jul 29, 2009 12:32 am)
OK, will discuss with service next check up. As I read that dealers are claiming this is "normal" for the engine - I would assume that VW will not offer to do this work without $$.
thx L
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1.8T "de-sludging"
by vwdawg
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Aug 03, 2009 (7:33 am)
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Hello Everyone: I have noted a couple of posts in which the writers refer to a "de-sludging" procedure for the 1.8. I don't have service records from the first owner of my 2002 Passat, and based on the manual for my car, put conventional oil in at two oil changes. I THEN was advised by shipo and altair4 that dyno-juice is an absolute NO-NO. So...my 1.8 seems to be OK, but is there actually a de-sludging procedure that I can use as a preventative measure in case there is some sludge already present? Thanks, vwdawg
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Re: Passat Oil Issues [shipo]
by pass_the_oil
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Aug 06, 2009 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Jul 28, 2009 1:55 am)
Shipo, thanks for your feedback. They tried the PVC replacement service and it did reduce the consumption. However that was before I wrote the article and it is still consuming .5 qts per 1000 miles. Thank you for your input.
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Re: Passat Oil Issues [lserve]
by pass_the_oil
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Aug 06, 2009 (1:43 pm)
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Replying to: lserve (Jul 27, 2009 8:34 pm)
I agree that it is wise to keep a faithful eye on the oil. However, when talking to the so called customer service representatives about this they say "It is normal for oil consumption to occur." I said "In all VW's?" they said no. So I remarked " So all 2.0T consume this much oil, they again said no. And so I stated "Then most must consume this much oil" Again their answer was no. So I had to ask, " how do you define most?" "If this is a common issue to which they say most have this "non" problem" then how can they say it is normal? Ford, Chevy, Dodge? It dumbfounds me that they can make engines that do not consume oil but the 2.0T does, not all of them, but its normal. 
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Re: 2002 Passat 1.8T, oil recommendations [altair4]
by charly77
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Aug 19, 2009 (10:51 am)
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Replying to: altair4 (May 11, 2009 10:35 am)
I have a 99' passat and it goes through 5 quarts a month  105,000 miles. Any suggestions for fixing this problem? I don't see oil under the car when it sits? I have no idea why I'm loosing so much. Most of my driving is in Nashville city limits, could that be it?
And what about bringing this to a garage that says they have parts to fix my vw? Can I trust them if I don't see the parts put in? I'm a retired single woman and need you boys to help me on this please. Honest replies appreciated.
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Pennzoil synthetic 5W40 in V6 2.8l
by frank_c
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Aug 21, 2009 (4:12 am)
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I have a '05 GLX 4motion with the V6 2.8l engine. Low mileage car, I just hit 25,000 miles. Engine has been prone to burn oil, but not dramatically so (about .5 quarts/1000 miles).
Oil was changed at dealership during warranty period.
Recent oil change: I opted for synthetic 5W40 at Jiffy Lube. I think this is the Pennzoil fully synthetic euro norm (Platinum) which is on the VW list fulfilling 502 and 505 specs. Should be fine thus.
Any thoughts on switching to synthetic after 25,000 miles? I am not interested in ultra performance nor does the V6 need 504/507 spec oil.
Thanks,
Frank
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Re: Pennzoil synthetic 5W40 in V6 2.8l [frank_c]
by vwdawg
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Aug 21, 2009 (7:23 am)
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Replying to: frank_c (Aug 21, 2009 4:12 am)
Hi Frank C: A couple of questions...you advised that "Oil was changed at dealership during warranty period", but what type of oil did THEY use? Are you stating that the dealer used conventional? I'm not sure what the spec is for the '05 2.8 (perhaps altair4 or shipo could clarify that), but with all the oil sludging horror stories I have read (mostly on the 1.8T), I don't think I would hesitate to use an approved synthetic in your car, and I have never heard of a problem with switching from conv to synth. I DO have one concern regarding your situation...that's the statement that you "...THINK this is the Pennzoil fully synthetic euro...". If it IS the case that the VW spec for your Passat is 5W-40 synth, then I would be sure to request frm J-Lube that they confirm in WRITING that IT IS an approved 5W-40 or 0W-40 on EVERY work order from them and any other shop that does your oil changes. My understanding is that you want to have your documentation ducks all in a row if you end up with a sludge problem. I would assume that others could provide additional comments. vwdawg
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Re: Pennzoil synthetic 5W40 in V6 2.8l [vwdawg]
by frank_c
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Aug 21, 2009 (4:30 pm)
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Replying to: vwdawg (Aug 21, 2009 7:23 am)
The Pennzoil synthetic 5W40 oil is 502 spec compliant (retails under Platinum), I checked with Jiffy Lube and VW. V6 engines do not tend to have sludge issues. It is more of an issue of the wrong oil breaking down etc. and damaging the engine.
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