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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Snoopy on 23 January 2023, 22:00

Title: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Snoopy on 23 January 2023, 22:00: Check your oil :grin:
Camshaft failure on mk7s

https://youtu.be/sWr0fpQVv20
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: symonh2000 on 24 January 2023, 07:08: I check mine every couple of weeks, it does use a bit.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Finglonga on 24 January 2023, 08:00: Saw this a few days ago, presuming it is the Mexico built ones has not heard of any Fazer failing here in UK.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Adam T7 on 24 January 2023, 08:49: I have a deep level of paranoia about oil (and all other fluid levels) - check mine weekly and change the oil at every 6 months, even if I’m only doing 4k pa.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: joe6 on 24 January 2023, 09:57: Quote from: Adam T7 on 24 January 2023, 08:49
I have a deep level of paranoia about oil (and all other fluid levels) - check mine weekly and change the oil at every 6 months, even if I’m only doing 4k pa.
Same with me even though the 0w20 oil is expensive! This has paid dividends for the mk6 still running well with good oil pressure at 95k.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Rudedog on 24 January 2023, 21:43: Worst thing is trying to get the dip-stick out... really doesn't want to come out easily.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Adam T7 on 24 January 2023, 22:00: Quote from: Rudedog on 24 January 2023, 21:43
Worst thing is trying to get the dip-stick out... really doesn't want to come out easily.

A clockwise quarter(ish) turn seems to help but it is very stiff.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Vw80 on 24 January 2023, 22:19: 5w-30 ??
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Adam T7 on 25 January 2023, 05:15: Quote from: Vw80 on 24 January 2023, 22:19
5w-30 ??

Or 5W 40
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Rudedog on 25 January 2023, 09:50: Or Shell 0w-30 as used by my dealer at the last service.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Yusee on 25 January 2023, 16:26: Though many people scoff at the idea of running a car in according to manufacturer recommendations, I have a feeling this makes a difference to oil consumption and failures like this.

I ran mine in properly. I haven’t needed a drop of oil in 26k miles. Over the course of a year my dipstick level will drop from maximum to halfway between maximum and minimum.

I would bet none of these cars with camshaft failures are one owner from new.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Adam T7 on 25 January 2023, 18:14: Quote from: Yusee on 25 January 2023, 16:26
Though many people scoff at the idea of running a car in according to manufacturer recommendations, I have a feeling this makes a difference to oil consumption and failures like this.

I ran mine in properly. I haven’t needed a drop of oil in 26k miles. Over the course of a year my dipstick level will drop from maximum to halfway between maximum and minimum.

I would bet none of these cars with camshaft failures are one owner from new.

I suspect you are right
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Vw80 on 27 January 2023, 19:56: 65€ for 4 litres of castrol 5w-30 🙈
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Ceefeesh on 27 January 2023, 20:33: £35 - £40 on Amazon.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: symonh2000 on 28 January 2023, 15:25: Quote from: Vw80 on 27 January 2023, 19:56
65€ for 4 litres of castrol 5w-30 🙈

The Shell Garage around the corner from me are trying to sell 5 litres of Shell Helix HX8 5w30 in 504/507 spec for £92 a bottle.

Mine is Currently running on Fuchs Titan GTI 504/507 which cost me £30 for 5 litres.
Title: Re: Make sure to check your oil..
Post by: Adam T7 on 28 January 2023, 15:50: I’m on Millers Nanodrive 5W40, about £50 for 5 litres