The TDI uses a speical synthic oil that doesn't break down, even under
the high heat produced by the TDI diesel engine. I have to pay a
premiem for the oil. If Sterling VW used the standard VW gasoline
engine oil, I would cause serious problems. I'll check the forum to see
if anyone can tell me if Sterling Volkswagen has a good TDI service
department.
Regards,
LelandJ
Leland Jackson wrote:
> I watched the oil change video again. The oil change seem pretty
> straight forward. I went out and took a look at my TDI engine to
> become oriented where everything was located, and I comfortable that I
> could do an oil change when the time come; although, I may let the
> Sterling Volkswagen handle it. Sterling Volkswagen is just about one
> mile from my house, so it would be very convenient. The first and
> second oil change is due at 5,000 miles intervals with oil changes at
> 10,000 miles interval there after through the warranty period. I
> would have to look at my VW manaul, but I'm thinking the oil changes
> then goes to 20,000 miles intervals.
>
> I would certainly want to take the VW in when it's time to change the
> timing belt; which occurs every 85000 to 100,000 miles interval and
> costs between $500 to $700 for that service cycle. The big question
> is how thourouh is Sterling Volkswagon in servicing the TDI.
>
> There are also videos for changing the timing belt and other things;
> although, that would be more than I would be confortable with.
>
> Regards,
>
> LelandJ
>
> Jean Laeremans wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 31 May 2005 14:46:38 -0500, you wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Whoops, here is the link with the oil change video:
>>>
>>> http://pics2.tdiclub.com/video/cincitdi/oilextraction.html
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> LelandJ
>>>
>>
>>
>> Sure doesn't look like a hobby to me...that's what are dealers for
>>
>> A+
>> jml
>>
>>
>>
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