Anyone done Mk6 oil change + filter?

Has anyone done an oil change yet on a Mark 6? I'm planning on doing mine this Saturday, but I want to know if anyone who has done this had problems sourcing the oil filter? If there was no problem, which brand filter did you purchase & what was the part number?

I'm pretty sure the oil to use is Mobil 1 0 W40 (at around $95 for 5 litres)

My car has just done 5,000km on the odo, so time for her first oil change.

Thanks!

CKtsi

I have had my 118TSI for 3 weeks and clocked up 2K. When I bought it, I had them give me 3 x Oil and Air filters (+ touch up paint) so I am good for a while yet.

TDI, or TSI?

I wouldn't stray too far away from what VW recommends for oils. The genuine 5W30 504/507 grade isn't too dear. Catalytic converters and Diesel Particulate Filters aren't cheap.

Why are you changing the oil at 5000km? Doesn't need changing until 15,000.
Wouldn't it void your warranty to change it yourself anyway unless you were a qualified mechanic.

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Originally Posted by cktsi

Has anyone done an oil change yet on a Mark 6? I'm planning on doing mine this Saturday, but I want to know if anyone who has done this had problems sourcing the oil filter? If there was no problem, which brand filter did you purchase & what was the part number?

I'm pretty sure the oil to use is Mobil 1 0 W40 (at around $95 for 5 litres)

My car has just done 5,000km on the odo, so time for her first oil change.

Thanks!

CKtsi

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Originally Posted by Mclovin

Wouldn't it void your warranty to change it yourself anyway unless you were a qualified mechanic.

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as long as you use vw parts and vw specification oil, ie vw 504/507, the warrenty cant be voided

I was told by the dealer 15,000kms service but you have an option to do a 1st service at 7,500kms. Is this a recommended service or just the dealer looking to get extra revenue???

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Originally Posted by mattyf

as long as you use vw parts and vw specification oil, ie vw 504/507, the warrenty cant be voided

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Yes it can, if you make a mistake while working on your car. The warranty covers only the faults (incl. hidden ones) from manufacture and not an incorrect servicing and faulty workmanshift after the car was purchased. :)

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Originally Posted by cktsi

Has anyone done an oil change yet on a Mark 6? I'm planning on doing mine this Saturday, but I want to know if anyone who has done this had problems sourcing the oil filter? If there was no problem, which brand filter did you purchase & what was the part number?

I'm pretty sure the oil to use is Mobil 1 0 W40 (at around $95 for 5 litres)

My car has just done 5,000km on the odo, so time for her first oil change.

Thanks!

CKtsi

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Use VW oil filter (it is cheap) and Penrite Enviro+ 5W30 engine oil or the oil from the dealer.
Penrite will be cheaper and it is VW approved.

I'm pretty sure Mobil 1 is the correct oil. I checked on the back of the 5 litre package and it matches the recommended VW part number in the VW servicing booklet. (something like vw 504 or 503... i forget).

I didn't get to change the filter and just did the oil change. I couldn't find the oil filter anywhere... but it was only after changing the oil did I think to look up an Euro parts dealer. Anyway... next time at the 10,000 km oil change.

btw Grover, is there a part number on written on the box or the filter cannister itself?

Technically, Castrol is the correct oil, given that it is the same stuff that is in the VW Genuine bottles.