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Offline Smythe1981

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Servicing query
« on: 30 November 2008, 22:12 »
Hello all, I need some advice / opinions!

I'm due my 2nd service (2yrs/20,000 miles) in a month or so.

I've bought 5 litres of Castrol Edge 5w30 to take care of the oil change, as last time it was changed they put Shell in. :sick:

My main worry is, i'm on t&d service, not longlife, do I have the correct oil?  I've checked the manuals I received with the car and the specification of the oil type for t&d service is different to that on longlife service plan.

I'd gladly put the Edge 5w30 in, as I am led to believe it is right & best for the car, however will the people at the garage see this the same way and just fill it up with the oil I bought, or will they say, 'you've bought the wrong oil' and 'it could screw your warranty'??

What do you guys think?
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Offline Cass

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Re: Servicing query
« Reply #1 on: 30 November 2008, 22:25 »
You've bought the right oil (it's specified for Longlife but is superior quality than specified T&D oil). No problem at all with warranty. If you doubt the dealers integrity, watch them do the oil or take it elsehwere.

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Re: Servicing query
« Reply #2 on: 30 November 2008, 22:27 »
Thanks Cass

I'll insist they put it in if they kick up a fuss, or like you say go elsewhere!
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Offline stealthwolf

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Re: Servicing query
« Reply #3 on: 30 November 2008, 22:27 »
Dammit cass beat me to it. Apparently the LL oil is better to use and that all VW cars are supposed to be serviced using LL.
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Offline Max Q

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Re: Servicing query
« Reply #4 on: 30 November 2008, 22:44 »

Was it a VW service center that put in the Shell oil?
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Offline Cass

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Re: Servicing query
« Reply #5 on: 01 December 2008, 16:55 »
Dealer put Shell oil at my first service but it was to VW spec. On Castrol Edge 5w30 LL now though  :wink:

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Re: Servicing query
« Reply #6 on: 01 December 2008, 18:31 »
Yeah, they changed me from LL to T&D, cause i wasnt doing enough miles

They put Shell in, only cost £26, so it can't have been that good, considering you pay around £13 for a litre of Castrol Edge!
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Re: Servicing query
« Reply #7 on: 01 December 2008, 18:32 »
Quote from: Max Q on 30 November 2008, 22:44

Was it a VW service center that put in the Shell oil?

Yep, Mill VW (now Pulman) in Sunderland
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