It has been too expensive..it costs me a little over $80 every 5,000 miles to get my oil changed.
2007-11-14 01:43:45 · 9 answers · asked by Brittany 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
That price seems high even if they use the recommended VW 502.000 oil which is nearly $10.00 per quart, however, if its a V8 model, then it isn't that bad and if its the V10 or V12 engined models, that's downright cheap!
I would contact VW 800-822-8987 (during normal business hours, Monday to Friday east coast time) to ask about approved oils for your vehicle; usage of the incorrect oil could void the powertrain warranty for the motor. Most VW engines (save the old 2.0 non turbo four) require the usage of oil that meets VW requirement 502.000, except for diesels that must meet the requirement of VW 504.000.
There is a service circular issued a few years ago about which oils VW allows usage for. The Castrol that is used in the dealership for requirement 502.000 is especially blended to meet the requirements of VW, Audi, Porsche and BMW and the oil container is labeled as such. I'm not sure about the Mercedes requirement.
Always use a high quality filter with a anti drain back valve; most name brand filters are built this way, I'm not so sure about the "bargain brands" that are out there.
You can check with VW "gearheads" at wvvortez.com to ask questions and technical issues that VW may or may not want to answer.
Hope this helps, a car nut.
2007-11-14 04:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by a car nut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dealership is greater high priced yet they comprehend what form of oil your vehicle desires, and in the event that they shrink to rubble it comes back on them in spite of in case you utilize your dealership save all receipts,yet as others talked approximately i'd stay faraway from the fast lube places they generally use severe college save classification teenagers extremely of mechanics and that they positioned any oil it somewhat is on the shelf in,that would desire to void your guarantee, only keep in mind all oil differences are only as substantial through fact the 1st.
2016-10-02 08:21:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of the requirement of the dealer doing the oil changes to keep the warranty.
Check your warranty paperwork closely.
If it were a used car out of the factory warranty, the dealer could put almost anything in the warranty agreement they want. But it would have to be in writing.
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2007-11-14 01:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If you have the extended warrenty that covers oil changes and basic maintainence, then yes. If not, then you are free to have it changed by anyone you like.
2007-11-14 01:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just keep the receipts and make sure they use the right oil.
2007-11-14 03:55:21 · answer #5 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, save your receipts. $80 is BS.
2007-11-14 01:51:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just call them?
2007-11-14 01:51:32 · answer #7 · answered by fantagirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it won't void your warranty.
2007-11-14 01:51:33 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-11-14 01:47:19 · answer #9 · answered by Old School 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋