Make sure to check your oil..

[Snoopy]

Check your oil   
Camshaft failure on mk7s

https://youtu.be/sWr0fpQVv20

[symonh2000]

I check mine every couple of weeks, it does use a bit.

[Finglonga]

Saw this a few days ago, presuming it is the Mexico built ones has not heard of any Fazer failing here in UK.

[Adam T7]

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.

[joe6]

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.

[Rudedog]

Worst thing is trying to get the dip-stick out... really doesn't want to come out easily.

[Adam T7]

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.

[Vw80]

5w-30 ??

[Adam T7]

5w-30 ??

Or 5W 40

[Rudedog]

Or Shell 0w-30 as used by my dealer at the last service.