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First oil change - Castrol Edge with SPT 5-w40?

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AGolfR

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Getting ready to have my first oil change (5500 mi). Do you guys use Castrol Edge with SPT SAE 5W-40 for your R? I got 5 quarts and a Fram filter for a little over $30 at Autozone. Not sure about using this filter but it came in a package - is it any good or go with OE? Thanks.

PS. Coming from BMW camp where the dealer was the only source for rebranded 'BMW Castrol synthetic' so need advice here.
 
tamz273

tamz273

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I jus take mine to the dealer.. Quick, clean, and pretty damn cheap when you think about it..
 
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AGolfR

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Is there anything else a dealer does at this mileage? I know its not a 'scheduled' service visit. I was planning to use the dealer too - my passenger side window regulator went crazy (won't close the window all the way). Otherwise I would just use my indie.
 
gyaeger

gyaeger

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I went to the dealer and told them to do the 10k service at 5k and I would just pay for it this time... $69 wasn't too bad. They use synthetic, rotate the tires, do some quick checks, fill the wiper fluid, give it a wash, I think it's a fair deal.

Plus it takes less than an hour and they have free coffee.
 
HSTuning

HSTuning

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If any of you decide to DIY it:

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49544

This is the new oil VW is using, but we've also used Pentosin 5W40 and Motul 5W40 for the in-between changes for Golf R customers.

Oil:

http://www.hstuning.com/product_info.php?cPath=114_115&products_id=3629&vpath=30_31

or:

http://www.hstuning.com/product_info.php?cPath=114_115&products_id=64&vpath=30_31

Filter:

http://www.hstuning.com/product_info.php?products_id=3319

Also, it's a little bit more of a mess but we don't recommend using the factory tool to drain the oil filter housing as the internal o-ring can be torn by the tool over time and can cause complete oil pressure loss after start up. That requires a filter housing change if you catch the problem fast enough, engine replacement if you don't.
 
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Jason3D

Jason3D

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gyaeger said:
I went to the dealer and told them to do the 10k service at 5k and I would just pay for it this time... $69 wasn't too bad. They use synthetic, rotate the tires, do some quick checks, fill the wiper fluid, give it a wash, I think it's a fair deal.

Plus it takes less than an hour and they have free coffee.
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I always tell the dealer NOT to wash my car when they do the services. Dealers are notorious for leaving swirl marks in the clear coat from improper techniques. I saw a car getting dried at my dealer with rags covered in dirt. :thumbdown:
 
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Chef_R_Gamie

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AGolfR said:
Is there anything else a dealer does at this mileage? I know its not a 'scheduled' service visit. I was planning to use the dealer too - my passenger side window regulator went crazy (won't close the window all the way). Otherwise I would just use my indie.
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Dealer will not do anything extra at this mileage if
It's not a scheduled change ... I just did my first one.... They can't legally give you a scheduled oil change earlier unless you have 5500 + miles on the car .... So
Asked them nicely an they might do it
 
SuPeR GTi

SuPeR GTi

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i did mine myself. it would have been alot easier going to the dealer, due to the fact that i ran into a couple of issue like filter removal tool not fitting, not being able to put the car on ramps because of my height, and a few other issues that delayed me. you will save a bit of money by doing it yourself tho. you may need to buy the tools, but you will have them for future changes.
 
gyaeger

gyaeger

Passed Driver's Ed
Jason3d said:
I always tell the dealer NOT to wash my car when they do the services. Dealers are notorious for leaving swirl marks in the clear coat from improper techniques. I saw a car getting dried at my dealer with rags covered in dirt. :thumbdown:
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Yeah, they gave me a voucher for the detailing place around the corner. He said they don't like to touch the R's, as the owners are usually quite a bit more particular haha. Even the detailing place doesn't do as good a job as I would myself, but it's better than nothing... especially in the winter hah.
 
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