You are here: Forums Sedans Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat Oil Changes & Issues

Volkswagen Passat Oil Changes & Issues

357 messages,  Last post on Oct 05, 2009 at 9:27 AM

You are in the Volkswagen Passat Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Volkswagen Passat, Oil, Sedan, Wagon

Messages Page 6 of 36 1 ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 36 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#51 of 357 Re: Oil Filter Recommendation [600kgolfgt] by altair4 Sep 28, 2006 (8:52 am)
Replying to: 600kgolfgt (Sep 28, 2006 5:21 am) I am under the impression that the new 2.0T engine takes a cartridge type filter, on a screw-on type like the older 1.8T did.   As evidence, I offer: http://runithard.com/HOWTO-2006PASSATOIL/core.html   Look at the filter element in the pictures.
#52 of 357 Re: $95.00 Oil Change on 2006 Passat [shipo] by pat HOST Sep 28, 2006 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Sep 28, 2006 6:41 am) It's good that the information keeps reappearing, though. People who weren't interested earlier may be interested now.   Thanks, 600golfgt. It's a helpful addition to this discussion. Replies to this message: 600kgolfgt (Sep 29, 2006 11:43 am) wai (Oct 03, 2006 5:34 am)
#53 of 357 Re: $95.00 Oil Change on 2006 Passat [shipo] by krzyss Sep 29, 2006 (5:23 am)
Replying to: shipo (Sep 28, 2006 6:41 am) Did you notice that the article is dated November 2000?   Krzys Replies to this message: shipo (Sep 29, 2006 5:38 am)
#54 of 357 Re: $95.00 Oil Change on 2006 Passat [krzyss] by shipo Sep 29, 2006 (5:38 am)
Replying to: krzyss (Sep 29, 2006 5:23 am) Actually no. I saw the date at the top of the screen and incorrectly thought that the article was recent. Mea-Culpa. That said, some of the information in that article was still very stale by the time he wrote it.   Best Regards, Shipo
#55 of 357 Re: $95.00 Oil Change on 2006 Passat [pat] by 600kgolfgt Sep 29, 2006 (11:43 am)
Replying to: pat (Sep 28, 2006 12:56 pm) > Thanks, 600golfgt. It's a helpful addition to this discussion.   No problem. Hopefully there will be updated information on the sites that conduct the oil/oil filter comparison tests. The more we can educate ourselves (and others) about these issues, the better chance we (car owners) will have in enhancing the longevity of our vehicles.   Thanks to the many good people who post in these forums, I learn new things everyday. The day we stop learning is the day we are placed in a horizontal position (six feet under)... Replies to this message: wai (Oct 03, 2006 5:34 am)
#56 of 357 Re: manual said 5w-30 but I put in 10w-40 by mistake [shipo] by miamivw Oct 02, 2006 (7:42 am)
Replying to: shipo (Sep 25, 2006 6:32 am) Update   As a quick fix I added 2.5qts of 5w-20 to try and dilute the the 4qts of 10w-40 to more acceptable levels. Same company and brand.   8 days and 200 miles later I haven't noticed anything.   I'll probably give it another oil change before the end of the month, and use the Mobile 1 you recommended, Shipo.   I'm curios to see how dirty the oil will be after 1 month. And if I notice a big difference between the oils. Replies to this message: shipo (Oct 02, 2006 9:36 am)
#57 of 357 Re: manual said 5w-30 but I put in 10w-40 by mistake [miamivw] by shipo Oct 02, 2006 (9:36 am)
Replying to: miamivw (Oct 02, 2006 7:42 am) "I'm curios to see how dirty the oil will be after 1 month."   I seriously doubt that you'll see much dirt in the oil after a single month in service. That said, the color of oil is a very poor indicator of how well it is protecting your engine. Said another way, I'd rather have a fairly dark fully synthetic oil that has seen 5,000 miles of service in my engine than a new conventional oil that is completely translucent.   "And if I notice a big difference between the oils."   What kind of differences are you talking about here? In reality you probably won't notice any differences at all unless you live in a polar region that is currently experiencing sub-zero temperatures. That said, your engine will be happier with an oil that is designed to withstand the beating that your engine applies to its oil.   Best Regards, Shipo
#58 of 357 Re: $95.00 Oil Change on 2006 Passat [600kgolfgt] by wai Oct 03, 2006 (5:34 am)
Replying to: 600kgolfgt (Sep 29, 2006 11:43 am) What kind of airfilter is suitable for 04 Jetta VR6? Is it very easy to replace?
#59 of 357 Mobil 1 and VW Oil Specs by altair4 Oct 06, 2006 (11:14 am)
Anyone hear a rumor that Mobil 1, Castrol and Valvoline are reformulating their oils (0w-40 for M1 and 5w-40 for Castrol and Valvoline) and that the new formulations will not meet VW's 502.00 spec? I read this on another forum, but haven't been able to develop any information on it. If true, this ought to make servicing the 1.8T just a little more difficult and expensive...
#60 of 357 2006 passat oil change by prasann Nov 11, 2006 (11:23 am)
Does anyone know what the recommended synthetic oil for 2006 passat is? I'm tired of paying the dealer $55 for oil changes. I can buy a filter online; just need to know what oil I need to put in. Thanks. Replies to this message: zperson1 (Nov 11, 2006 7:55 pm) shipo (Nov 11, 2006 10:47 pm) prasann (Nov 12, 2006 10:01 am) and 4 more... 02passatsw (Dec 28, 2006 10:19 am)

Messages Page 6 of 36 1 ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 36 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Sedans Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat Oil Changes & Issues