Make sure to check your oil..

[Yusee]

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.

[Adam T7]

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

[Vw80]

65€ for 4 litres of castrol 5w-30 🙈

[Ceefeesh]

£35 - £40 on Amazon.

[symonh2000]

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.

[Adam T7]

I’m on Millers Nanodrive 5W40, about £50 for 5 litres