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Volkswagen Passat Oil Changes & Issues

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

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#62 of 357 Re: 2006 passat oil change [prasann] by zperson1 Nov 11, 2006 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: prasann (Nov 11, 2006 11:23 am) I use Mobile 1 (o-40) cynthatic, you can also use Castrol 5-40 synhetic Replies to this message: shipo (Nov 11, 2006 10:47 pm) prasann (Nov 12, 2006 10:01 am) zperson1 (Nov 12, 2006 10:11 am) and 3 more... 02passatsw (Dec 28, 2006 10:19 am)
#63 of 357 Re: 2006 passat oil change [zperson1] by shipo Nov 11, 2006 (10:47 pm)
Replying to: zperson1 (Nov 11, 2006 7:55 pm) "I use Mobile 1 (o-40) cynthatic, you can also use Castrol 5-40 synhetic" A couple of points: - Mobil 1 0W-40 is a wonderful oil for late model VW engines as it meets the most stringent 503.01 VW oil specification. - Castrol Syntec 5W-40 is only a marginal oil for late model VW engines as it only meets the old 502.00 VW oil specification. - If you want to use a Castrol oil instead of the Mobil 1, use the German made (says "Made in Germany" right on the label) Syntec which only comes in the 0W-30 weight class as this oil also meets the 503.01 VW oil specification. Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: prasann (Nov 12, 2006 10:01 am) zperson1 (Nov 12, 2006 10:11 am) prasann (Nov 16, 2006 8:41 pm) and 2 more... 02passatsw (Dec 28, 2006 10:19 am)
#64 of 357 Re: 2006 passat oil change [shipo] by prasann Nov 12, 2006 (10:01 am)
Replying to: shipo (Nov 11, 2006 10:47 pm) And where do you get your filter from (2006 passat)? My local shops don't have it. Replies to this message: zperson1 (Nov 12, 2006 10:11 am) prasann (Nov 16, 2006 8:41 pm) shipo (Nov 17, 2006 3:18 am) altair4 (Nov 17, 2006 4:30 am)
#65 of 357 Re: 2006 passat oil change [prasann] by zperson1 Nov 12, 2006 (10:11 am)
Replying to: prasann (Nov 12, 2006 10:01 am) I buy them online from www.germanfilters.com Replies to this message: prasann (Nov 16, 2006 8:41 pm) shipo (Nov 17, 2006 3:18 am) altair4 (Nov 17, 2006 4:30 am)
#66 of 357 Re: 2006 passat oil change [zperson1] by prasann Nov 16, 2006 (8:41 pm)
Replying to: zperson1 (Nov 12, 2006 10:11 am) does quaker state have oil that meets the requirement. when i got passat back from the dealer, i noticed the reminder sticker had quaker state logo on it. Replies to this message: shipo (Nov 17, 2006 3:18 am) altair4 (Nov 17, 2006 4:30 am)
#67 of 357 Re: 2006 passat oil change [prasann] by shipo Nov 17, 2006 (3:18 am)
Replying to: prasann (Nov 16, 2006 8:41 pm) Well, not according to the Quaker State web site. Personally I'd be inclined to get that stuff out of there and replace it with either Mobil 1 0W-40 or German Castrol Syntec 0W-30. Best Regards, Shipo
#68 of 357 Re: 2006 passat oil change [prasann] by altair4 Nov 17, 2006 (4:30 am)
Replying to: prasann (Nov 16, 2006 8:41 pm) The sticker, in and of itself, doesn't mean that brand of oil is actually in the crankcase. My dealer has GTX Castrol stickers, Agip stickers, and "the VW Store" stickers. What's in the sump is Mobil 1 0w-40.
#69 of 357 ? by v_d Dec 07, 2006 (4:34 pm)
should I use Mobil 1 0w-40 in Toronto, Canada (it`s kind of cold in the winter -20 is quite usual) or should I stick to the rec 5w-40 on a '03 Passat 1.8T? What difference does it make anyways? Oh.. and how often should I make oil changes, from what I read about 5000 miles is the limit and that`s like 7000 km... that`s fine right? Replies to this message: shipo (Dec 07, 2006 7:31 pm) v_d (Dec 07, 2006 9:09 pm) ldcope (Jan 06, 2007 7:57 pm) altair4 (Dec 08, 2006 6:51 am) krzyss (Dec 08, 2006 4:36 am) shipo (Dec 08, 2006 5:37 am) altair4 (Dec 08, 2006 6:56 am)
#70 of 357 Re: ? [v_d] by shipo Dec 07, 2006 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: v_d (Dec 07, 2006 4:34 pm) Mobil 1 0W-40 is one of the best oils money can buy, especially considering the weather you are likely to encounter in Toronto. I live south of you in New Hampshire and switched all of our cars over to Mobil 1 0W-40 several years ago, with stellar UOA results from every vehicle I might add. Here in North America, the only two readily available oils that meet VWs most stringent oil specification are the aforementioned Mobil 1 0W-40 and German made Castrol Syntec 0W-30, both of which meet the 503.01 oil spec. Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: v_d (Dec 07, 2006 9:09 pm) ldcope (Jan 06, 2007 7:57 pm)

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