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I've a 2.0TDi C6A6, according to the service manual the the intervals are 19k or two years. When I bought the car it had 53k on and was service 12/6/15 it was serviced 10/5/16 at 63k then 4/2/17 at 74k and is not telling me it needs doing again at 81k. Is this right or is someone having my pants down and not properly resetting the service counter?
Surely a car that runs 95% of it's mileage in 6th gear on a motorway shouldn't need servicing THAT often and with such low mileage intervals.
2 years / 19K is awful , 10k / 1 year is good , oil and filter is cheap diy , engines are expensive .
The oil goes sluggy if left in the engine too long (after the 2 year period thats if you know if its got VW 507 oil in it).Quote:
Originally Posted by Twoflags
The oil pump and the turo need to be running in good oil to prolong their life.
The 10k once a year is the best option.
A £40-50 oil change is alot cheaper than replacing a balancer oil pump or a turbo.
Do nothing and you will find out how expensive this car can be to fix.
£40 - £50 oil change ?
The oil pump drive needs re-enginnering if 77mm .
This is just the retail price of a 5l of VW507 spec oil.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazwould
Ebay maybe cheaper and you can get 20l drums for around £80 if you want to store it.
every 9500miles no exception, just for piece of mind, as said oil filters etc cheep compared to new or recon engine !!! its obviously set on variable service--get it changed to fixed-then it not be telling you ya need to be waisting hard earned coin !!!