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#39 of 45 Re: Oil change [jbaustian] by jeffyscott Nov 28, 2007 (5:13 am)
Replying to: jbaustian (Nov 27, 2007 5:14 pm) If you do the job yourself, then you know absolutely that the proper oil was used.   Perhaps, but VW does not know that you did it right or on time. If you have the dealer do it you know you should have no worries with regard to warranty coverage, should there be a problem. Replies to this message: jbaustian (Nov 28, 2007 7:27 am) jeffyscott (Nov 28, 2007 8:27 am) colloquor (Dec 01, 2007 4:34 pm) bbrown1 (Feb 28, 2008 10:07 pm)
#40 of 45 Re: Oil change [jeffyscott] by jbaustian Nov 28, 2007 (7:27 am)
Replying to: jeffyscott (Nov 28, 2007 5:13 am) Just keep good records. Make photocopies of your oil and filter receipts. Document dates and mileage. If you are really nervous, buy the oil and filter from your VW dealership.   If you have an engine problem and the dealer wants to challenge your maintenance record, draw an oil sample and have it tested. A used-oil test costs about $20-25. If the used-oil test shows the oil is good, then it didn't contribute to engine damage.   I can understand why owners get nervous, they hear horror stories. But here's another horror story: a 20k-mile service performed at a dealership is $300-400. You can do it yourself for less than $100. And you can do everything is around 60-90 minutes. How much is your time worth? More than $200/hour? Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Nov 28, 2007 8:27 am) colloquor (Dec 01, 2007 4:34 pm) bbrown1 (Feb 28, 2008 10:07 pm)
#41 of 45 Re: Oil change [jbaustian] by jeffyscott Nov 28, 2007 (8:27 am)
Replying to: jbaustian (Nov 28, 2007 7:27 am) a 20k-mile service performed at a dealership is $300-400.   Excluding the brake fluid change that is time related, ours (on Jetta) was about $200 and would have been less if I'd have said "do X, Y, Z" (which is my normal habit), instead of taking the 20K package. IIRC, 20K requires only an oil change, tire rotation, and cabin filter, plus some "inspect and/or check" items.   The only 20K things that might affect vehicle warranty would be oil change and perhaps the inspections.
#42 of 45 Re: Oil change [jbaustian] by colloquor Dec 01, 2007 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: jbaustian (Nov 28, 2007 7:27 am) I concur with jbaustian . . . just keep excellent records. I would be willing to bet that an owner with mechanical aptitude will do the job better than the dealership. How many times have all us returned from a dealership with oil everywhere in the engine compartment, loose nuts, et. al. Frankly, I do all of the work on my car, unless it's absolutely something the dealer must do. I stay clear of them, as they've created more problems for me. Remember, dealerships generally don't used certified techs for oil changes . . . most often, it's a part-time high school co-op employee, or some other non-tech employee. Replies to this message: bbrown1 (Feb 28, 2008 10:07 pm)
#43 of 45 Re: Oil change [colloquor] by bbrown1 Feb 28, 2008 (10:07 pm)
Replying to: colloquor (Dec 01, 2007 4:34 pm) I agree as well. I have always done my own oil changes (I'm looking into a top side extractor) The dealer is a rip-off using fear to charge whatever they want, Jiffy Lube is IMO one of the top 3 most horrible companies in the U.S., an indie mech. is fine but to find a good one with time is a hassle.. I have only been commended on how well my car was maintained when it has been in for warranty work. Keep good records and motor on!
#44 of 45 How much oil for the 2.5 liter rabbit? by rabbitdriver May 19, 2008 (4:49 pm)
I've had my oil changed at a dealer, more than one dealer, and both give me an invoice for 7 liters of oil. Is that right? Once, I checked the oil right after and it was over the full mark, so I got the dealer to take some out (even after they said that is was no problemo, contradicting the owner's manual, which states that too much oil can damage the engine). Replies to this message: jeffyscott (May 19, 2008 6:48 pm)
#45 of 45 Re: How much oil for the 2.5 liter rabbit? [rabbitdriver] by jeffyscott May 19, 2008 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: rabbitdriver (May 19, 2008 4:49 pm) It takes about 6 quarts/liters, not 7.

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